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Go well Senator John Lewis
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Pretty much everyone he dined with and socialized with was a racist.
Not if the ineptitude I witnessed in his committee meetings was normal...and I believe it was.
Did he know Jesus as Lord? If not, he is in really bad shape right now!This tribute by President Obama moved me to tears
America is a constant work in progress. What gives each new generation purpose is to take up the unfinished work of the last and carry it further - to speak out for what's right, to challenge an unjust status quo, and to imagine a better world. John Lewis - one of the original Freedom Riders, chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, the youngest speaker at the March on Washington, leader of the march from Selma to Montgomery, Member of Congress representing the people of Georgia for 33 years - not only assumed that responsibility, he made it his life's work. He loved this country so much that he risked his life and his blood so that it might live up to its promise. And through the decades, he not only gave all of himself to the cause of freedom and justice, but inspired generations that followed to try to live up to his example. Considering his enormous impact on the history of this country, what always struck those who met John was his gentleness and humility. Born into modest means in the heart of the Jim Crow South, he understood that he was just one of a long line of heroes in the struggle for racial justice. Early on, he embraced the principles of nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience as the means to bring about real change in this country, understanding that such tactics had the power not only to change laws, but to change hearts and minds as well. In so many ways, John's life was exceptional. But he never believed that what he did was more than any citizen of this country might do. He believed that in all of us, there exists the capacity for great courage, a longing to do what's right, a willingness to love all people, and to extend to them their God-given rights to dignity and respect. And it's because he saw the best in all of us that he will continue, even in his passing, to serve as a beacon in that long journey towards a more perfect union. I first met John when I was in law school, and I told him then that he was one of my heroes. Years later, when I was elected a U.S. Senator, I told him that I stood on his shoulders. When I was elected President of the United States, I hugged him on the inauguration stand before I was sworn in and told him I was only there because of the sacrifices he made. And through all those years, he never stopped providing wisdom and encouragement to me and Michelle and our family. We will miss him dearly. It's fitting that the last time John and I shared a public forum was at a virtual town hall with a gathering of young activists who were helping to lead this summer's demonstrations in the wake of George Floyd's death. Afterwards, I spoke to him privately, and he could not have been prouder of their efforts - of a new generation standing up for freedom and equality, a new generation intent on voting and protecting the right to vote, a new generation running for political office. I told him that all those young people - of every race, from every background and gender and sexual orientation - they were his children. They had learned from his example, even if they didn't know it. They had understood through him what American citizenship requires, even if they had heard of his courage only through history books. Not many of us get to live to see our own legacy play out in such a meaningful, remarkable way. John Lewis did. And thanks to him, we now all have our marching orders - to keep believing in the possibility of remaking this country we love until it lives up to its full promise.View attachment 4042
Aw come on Sarge! I just mentioned his support of a certain liberal agenda. The liberals on this discussion board would consider it a complimentary mention, a star in Mr. Lewis's crown, if you please.
BTW, how much longer must I be on this latrine detail?
Mr. Lewis didn't see fit to attend Mr. Trump's inauguration and Mr. Trump didn't see any need in going to Mr. Lewis' funeral. Fair
enough.
John Lewis’s Record in Congress Is Less Than Heroic.
Liberalism doesn't encourage generosity, it kills it. Conservatism fosters direct generous giving to good causes. More money in the hands of the citizen. Leftism is compelled giving to the state which funds things like abortion.
You are missing my point! Liberalism is giving freely. The problem with political liberalism is that the govt wants to give away MY money freely.
As Christians, we should give freely to our missionaries, our church, our friends in need, ect.
You mentioned abortion -
on the other hand, I suppose many atheists do not like the military spending money on Chaplains - esp Bible Believing Chaplains.
Hmmm - Should the Denomination be paying for those Chaplains???
It seems like we spend a lot of time and effort pandering to fools. It might be a good idea to have Military Chaplains funded by their own denominations, like missionaries. It would seem then that they would be at liberty to preach more freely without concern for political correctness.
Psalm 14
1.The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Within the chapel - chaplains are free to preach and preform as they see fit.
For example - I talked to one Chaplain who believed in closed communion
Well, since their chapel was out in the boonies - and he was the only Chaplain assigned,
He thought it would be nice to have a guest speaker once a month- which always happened
on Communion Sunday and he would have that guest speaker, observe communion!
(normally the first Sunday of the month) He told me no one ever
caught one.
Now, I know some have heard that Chaplains have gotten chewed out for praying in the name
of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Within the chapel- and any chapel sponsored service - the Chaplain may pray as he sees fit.
Now, lets take a different situation. Lets suppose there is a graduation for the NCO academy.
Within this class there are Christians, Jews, Muslims and even an atheist. So the commander
asks the Chaplain to pray - but tells him NOT to pray in the name of the Trinity. (In spite of the fact
that the Chaplain will only pray in the name of the Trinity) At this point, the Chaplain is NOT obligated
to pray at that graduation. HE can not be ordered to do so against his beliefs. The Commanders
does have the right to have someone pray as he requested. So if the Chaplain steps out - he can reccomend
someone else or allow the Commander to find another chaplain.
Don't hold back, Mr. Reynolds. Tell us what you really think.
Most likely in hell