In My Humble Opinion
Is Christianity under attack in the US? In short, absolutely yes! If you listen to the pundits in the mainstream media, there is no organized assault on Christianity. Hmm, we must first remember that over 87% of journalist today identify themselves as liberal and many tend to identify as being more secular. So much for an unbiased attitude or viewpoint.
If Christianity is not under attack then what in the world did we just see happen during Christmas? I seem to remember seeing and hearing about everything from school systems banning Christmas Carols and calling trees "Friendship Trees" to merchants banning employees from even wishing someone Merry Christmas in lieu of the more generic greeting, Happy Holidays. Lawsuits galore filled the courtrooms with regard to public displays of anything resembling Christian while crescents and menorrahs were prominently displayed. And now, Easter is being attacked. How is that not attacking Christianity? I don't see Valentines day, or Arbor day, or Martin Luther King day being attacked, why is it only those that are associated with Christianity that are under attack?
Phrases such as "One Nation Under God" and "In God We Trust" are being assaulted. The Pledge Of Allegiance is being threatened. We have seen uproar over public displays of the ten Commandments resonate throughout this country in the court systems and media. Christians are never referred to as just Christians but are labeled as fanatic, right wing extremists, religious zealots whenever referenced in the media. Symbols such as the cross are being banned and removed from public view as evidenced by certain California cities battling with political correctness over County Crests which have small crosses on them.
Do you think it is going to stop at simply removing references from public view? Do you really think that the secular humanist will be satisfied with the success that has been realized thus far? Not if we leave it up to the secular humanists, history revistionists, and politically correct movements in this country. These groups will not stop with just removing Christianity from public view but would rather see Christians back in the catacombs. So did homosexuality come out of the closet only to put Christ into the closet?
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Melting pot meltdown
In My Humble Opinion
As immigration policy and demonstrations take center stage in current events many thoughts occur. Immigrants have always played a role in this country as evidenced throughout our history as a nation. Today though the issue is legal immigration or how to deal with the issue of illegal immigration. At present statistics indicate a population of over 12 million illegal immigrants living and working in the US.
So what is wrong with those who abide by the rules, laws, and policies of the US? The answer is absolutely nothing. Those who follow the rules and immigrate to the US legally, work and pay taxes, and generally assimilate into our society are welcome additions. On the reverse side of the coin however we have those who enter illegally, do not work or pay taxes, and demand special privileges and rights.
If the many illegals who are currently residing in the US refuse the basic premise of entering the country legally, then why should we think that they will abide by any other laws of our land or society? In fact, how often are crime rates higher in communities with high percentages of illegals? Often times we hear stories of overcrowding and Multiple families residing in small dwellings designed for far fewer occupants. These situations create many problems not excluding unsanitary, or unhealthy situations.
We are constantly told that our social system is over burdened and can not support the many who are waiting to take advantage of the social services. In many cases, illegals enter the system in large numbers and begin receiving benefits without even being US citizens. There are even attempts to give illegals drivers licenses and voting rights.
If we can not or will not enforce some of the most basic laws and tenets of this nation, then what is the point in having them to begin with? It certainly appears that our melting pot is in serious meltdown and getting worse with each passing day.
As immigration policy and demonstrations take center stage in current events many thoughts occur. Immigrants have always played a role in this country as evidenced throughout our history as a nation. Today though the issue is legal immigration or how to deal with the issue of illegal immigration. At present statistics indicate a population of over 12 million illegal immigrants living and working in the US.
So what is wrong with those who abide by the rules, laws, and policies of the US? The answer is absolutely nothing. Those who follow the rules and immigrate to the US legally, work and pay taxes, and generally assimilate into our society are welcome additions. On the reverse side of the coin however we have those who enter illegally, do not work or pay taxes, and demand special privileges and rights.
If the many illegals who are currently residing in the US refuse the basic premise of entering the country legally, then why should we think that they will abide by any other laws of our land or society? In fact, how often are crime rates higher in communities with high percentages of illegals? Often times we hear stories of overcrowding and Multiple families residing in small dwellings designed for far fewer occupants. These situations create many problems not excluding unsanitary, or unhealthy situations.
We are constantly told that our social system is over burdened and can not support the many who are waiting to take advantage of the social services. In many cases, illegals enter the system in large numbers and begin receiving benefits without even being US citizens. There are even attempts to give illegals drivers licenses and voting rights.
If we can not or will not enforce some of the most basic laws and tenets of this nation, then what is the point in having them to begin with? It certainly appears that our melting pot is in serious meltdown and getting worse with each passing day.
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