Religion & Politics -- the Landmark Ruling of Justice Moore vs. the United StatesWritten by Lady Camelot
What is definition of “Religion?” According to Merriam Webster dictionary, “Religion” is a literal Pandora’s box of multiple and complicated characterizations of English language. After extensive research, word “Religion” dates back to 13th century. In one instance, religion means: service and worship of God or supernatural (coincidentally – Merriam Webster dictionary capitalizes name “God.”). A second, more refined definition assigns religion to a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs and practices. Of course, word “religion” becomes much more expansive as we scroll down pages of countless terms in relation to this broad word. In a third definition, religion translates into scrupulous (moral integrity or what is upright and proper) conformity – otherwise, known as state of conscientiousness (having moral integrity). And finally, as can of worms is opened by “religion,” we find that it is directly linked to word “Uprightness.” The web of ideologies then takes on a whole new fundamental implication. Upright, as defined as being scrupulous – which is defined by moral integrity – then parochially, religion, in fact means honesty, to be just, conscientiousness, scrupulous and honorable. Recent, social events are indicative of decline of human consciousness, freedom, liberties, morality and evident growth of perverse political corruption. Chief Justice Roy S. Moore, a graduate of West Pointe Military Academy, a former Captain in Military Police Corps of US Army, holder of an extensive National service record in Kansas, Germany and in Vietnam, was elected by popular vote as Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Alabama in November 2000. Chief Justice Moore also has received 15 National Honors, including 1997 Bill of Rights Award, 1995 George Washington Honor Medal from National Freedom Foundation in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, and 1998 Andrew Jackson Champion of Liberty Award by US Taxpayers Party. Beside his meritorious service to his country, Justice Moore has made appearance on several, television news and family shows, authored multiple articles and is even notated for his poetic literature. (For more information on Chief Justice Roy S. Moore, go to The Foundation of Moral Law, Inc. located at http://www.morallaw.org/) So how does an American Chief Justice tie into word “religion?” In a landmark decision, Chief Justice Roy Moore was ejected from office in mid-November for his stance relating to his commission of “Ten Commandments” monument on Alabama Statehouse. According to several organizations and groups, exhibition of “Ten Commandments’” Monument was an offensive display of “Religion.” In addition, monument depicts quotes from American Declaration of Independence – “…Laws of nature and of Nature’s God,” US National Motto – “…In God We Trust,” US Pledge of Allegiance - “…One Nation Under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for All” And US Judiciary Act of 1789 - “…So Help Me God.” Suddenly, word “Religion” takes on a vast assumption of forced religious status. Throughout course of history, religion has been taboo word that has cost countless lives, and has led to demise and radical behavior of human civilization as a whole. The word itself is not underlying root cause, however individuals and groups who oppose and misconstrue its basic meaning are in fact responsible. Does ejection of Chief Justice Moore grossly alter foundation on which United States of America is founded? Let’s take a brief look at US history. The original US Constitution was signed by deputies of then, 12 United States. It’s final decree stated: “…done in Convention by Unanimous Consent of States present Seventeenth Day of September in Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Eighty seven and of Independence of United States of America Twelfth In witness whereof We have hereunto subscribed our Names…” According US Amendments – “…Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting free exercise thereof; or abridging freedom of speech, or of press; or right of people peaceably to assemble, and to petition Government for a redress of grievances…”
| | If it is The Lord's Will I Will LiveWritten by Pastor Ray Stark
My thoughts can get a little edgy at night. Possibly even deep. Reflecting on almost a half century of life. Some of it better than I would have imagined in my youth. Some not. All in all I am glad that this present life is not all I have been given from hand of God. At night I tend to wonder what it will be like to be on other side of death's door. According to Reverend Gary Davis "Death don't have no mercy in this land." Thank God, Jesus does. Two or three mild strokes and a minor heart attack over last 6 years could well have something to do with way stream of my consciousness flows. Not melancholy thoughts. Thoughts of a hope and future God has prepared for me beyond valley of shadow of death. Makes me want to do right and be appreciative of what He has given me on this side of valley and yet not to pin all my hopes and dreams on family and friends and things that make life enjoyable in present. There is a day of reckoning and a day of rewards coming which will fit all of us out for eternal life. James, brother of Jesus says it much better than I could hope to. James 4:13-15 Weymouth NT Jam 4:13 Come, you who say, "To-day or to-morrow we will go to this or that city, and spend a year there and carry on a successful business," Jam 4:14 when, all while, you do not even know what will happen to-morrow. For what is nature of your life? Why, it is but a mist, which appears for a short time and then is seen no more.
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