Signs of the times

> One of our readers sent the following:
>
>
> “THINK ABOUT THIS – Since the Pledge of Allegiance and The Lord’s
> Prayer are not allowed in most public schools anymore because the word
> “God” is mentioned….a kid in Arizona wrote the attached NEW School
> prayer. I liked it….”
>
> Now I sit me down in school
> Where praying is against the rule
> For this great nation under God
> Finds mention of Him very odd.
>
> If Scripture now the class recites,
> It violates the Bill of Rights.
> And anytime my head I bow
> Becomes a Federal matter now.
>
> Our hair can be purple, orange or green, That’s no offense; it’s a
> freedom scene.
> The law is specific, the law is precise.
> Prayers spoken aloud are a serious vice.
>
> For praying in a public hall
> Might offend someone with no faith at all.
> in silence alone we must meditate,
> God’s name is prohibited by the state.
>
> We’re allowed to cuss and dress like freaks, And pierce our noses,
> tongues and cheeks.
> they’ve outlawed guns, but FIRST the Bible.
> To quote the Good Book makes me liable.
>
> We can elect a pregnant Senior Queen,
> And the ‘unwed daddy,’ our Senior King.
> It’s “inappropriate” to teach right from wrong, We’re taught that such
> “judgments” do not belong.
>
> We can get our condoms and birth controls, Study witchcraft, vampires
> and totem poles.
> But the Ten Commandments are not allowed, No word of God must reach
> this crowd.
>
> It’s scary here I must confess,
> When chaos reigns the school’s a mess.
> So, Lord, this silent plea I make:
> Should I be shot; My soul please take!
>
> Amen
>
>
> Jesus said, ” If you are ashamed of me,” I will be ashamed of you
> before my Father.”
>
> ____________________
>
> Romans 1:16
> For I am not ashamed of the
> gospel of Christ, for it is the power
> of God to salvation for everyone who
> believes…

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