| Topic: |
Religions > Atheism |
| User: |
"¥ UltraMan ¥" |
| Date: |
11 Oct 2007 12:44:28 AM |
| Object: |
~~ 'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates ~~ |
'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates
By Jo Bonner
In September, the Architect of the Capitol determined the word "God" should not
appear on certificates included with flags flown over the United States Capitol.
Many constituents, through their congressional representative, request a flag to be
flown to commemorate an important date or event.
Last month, a 17-year old from Ohio requested a flag for his grandfather with the
certificate to read, "for his dedication and love of God, Country, and family."
However, the Architect of the Capitol would not allow the word "God" to be included.
The certificate was returned with the word "God" removed, reading "for the love of
family and Country."
The Architect cited his own rules for Flag Office Services, rule number eight which
states, "...religious expressions are not permitted on flag certificates." He ruled
that the use of the word "God" in the phrase, "for the love of God, family, and
Country" constituted a religious expression.
I have written to both the Architect and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calling for an
immediate repeal of this policy. Our nation was founded on a belief in God. The word
"God" is carved into the walls of both chambers of Congress; the acknowledgment of
God is also found in our Constitution.
For the Architect of the Capitol to prohibit "God" from appearing on certificates for
flags flown over the U.S. Capitol puts at risk our religious freedoms and our
national heritage; our founders recognized the importance of religion as the
foundation of good government, a principle that has been carried by proud tradition
into the present day. My hope is this decision will be reconsidered and reversed.
America's Junior Miss visits D.C.
America's 50th Junior Miss, Nora Ali, was in our nation's capital last week. She had
a whirlwind visit - meeting with the president at the White House and returning for a
State Dinner, visiting with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and meeting with
members of the Minnesota delegation; I also was honored to host Nora and AJM
Executive Director, Becky Jo Peterson, with a small lunch in the Capitol.
Nora, a freshman at Harvard University, was named America's Junior Miss (AJM) 2007 in
Mobile this past June, becoming the first AJM of the Muslim faith and only the second
Junior Miss from Minnesota to win the title.
AJM's scholarship program has been vital to young women across the United States.
Founded in Mobile, Alabama, in 1958, by the city's Junior Chamber of Commerce, the
program held its first national program with fifteen states represented.
The program aims to promote self-esteem through its "Be Your Best Self" program. This
program, adopted in 1987, is a way for Junior Miss participants to share a positive,
personal approach with young people and help them lead successful and productive
lives.
AJM encourages making a commitment to self-improvement with a focus on education,
community service, proper nutrition, staying fit, living by moral principles, setting
goals, and striving to reach those goals.
Since its founding, over $87.7 million has been awarded to over 700,000 contestants.
Last year, more than $2 million was awarded in cash scholarships with almost 200
universities and colleges offering college-granted scholarships to participants.
Former participants in the program include Diane Sawyer, Deborah Norville, E.D. Hill,
Kim Basinger, Dr. Linda Rutledge Delbridge, and Debra Messing.
It is my sincere hope that AJM will continue to be a source of inspiration to young
women across the United States for another 50 years.
Academy Night reminder
As a reminder, I will be hosting my fifth annual Academy Night for high school
juniors and seniors interested in attending one of our nation's service academies.
This year's Academy Night will be Monday, October 8, 2007, from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00
p.m. in the auditorium of St. Paul's Episcopal School in Mobile.
Academy night emphasizes the educational opportunities available at the distinguished
United States Service Academies and provides information on the requirements and
procedures for seeking a congressional nomination. Representatives from each of the
academies will give a short presentation on their respective institutions.
Our office looks forward to working with any interested students and their families
toward a nomination to one of the five academies. For more information, please
contact Brooks Chew in my Baldwin County office at 251-943-2073.
Congressman Everett to Retire
Late last month, Terry Everett, who has represented Alabama's Second District for the
past 15 years, announced he will be retiring at the end of this term.
Terry has been a passionate advocate in the House not only for southeast Alabama but
for the entire state of Alabama. I have had the privilege of serving with him on the
House Agriculture Committee, where he is the nation's foremost advocate for peanut
farmers.
He has worked tirelessly on behalf of our nation's military, her veterans, and the
intelligence community, where his experience has been invaluable.
I am honored to serve with Terry, and I wish him the very best in this next phase of
his life.
My staff and I work for you. If we can ever be of service, do not hesitate to call my
office toll free at 1-800-288-8721 or visit my website http://bonner.house.gov.
Jo Bonner is a U.S. congressman. His column appears weekly.
'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates
In September, the Architect of the Capitol determined the word "God" should not
appear on certificates included with flags flown over the United States Capitol.
.
|
|
| User: "Lars Eighner" |
|
| Title: Re: ~~ 'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates ~~ |
12 Oct 2007 04:08:55 AM |
|
|
In our last episode, <5n5rhrFgap3iU1@mid.individual.net>, the lovely and
talented ¥ UltraMan ¥ broadcast on alt.true-crime:
'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates
Good. Americans just need to be *perfected* by converting to atheism.
--
Lars Eighner <http://larseighner.com/> <http://myspace.com/larseighner>
Countdown: 466 days to go.
What do you do when you're debranded?
.
|
|
|
| User: "_ Prof. Jonez _" |
|
| Title: Re: ~~ 'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates ~~ |
12 Oct 2007 02:24:15 PM |
|
|
"Lars Eighner" <usenet@larseighner.com> wrote in message
news:slrnfgueb8.66a.usenet@debranded.larseighner.com...
In our last episode, <5n5rhrFgap3iU1@mid.individual.net>, the lovely and
talented ¥ UltraMan ¥ broadcast on alt.true-crime:
'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates
Good. Americans just need to be *perfected* by converting to atheism.
God willing.
.
|
|
|
|
|
| User: "suneejan" |
|
| Title: Re: ~~ 'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates ~~ |
11 Oct 2007 07:44:02 AM |
|
|
On Oct 10, 10:44 pm, "=A5 UltraMan =A5" <ul...@man.jp> wrote:
'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates
By Jo Bonner
In September, the Architect of the Capitol determined the word "God" shou=
ld not
appear on certificates included with flags flown over the United States C=
apitol.
Many constituents, through their congressional representative, request a =
flag to be
flown to commemorate an important date or event.
Last month, a 17-year old from Ohio requested a flag for his grandfather =
with the
certificate to read, "for his dedication and love of God, Country, and fa=
mily."
However, the Architect of the Capitol would not allow the word "God" to b=
e included.
The certificate was returned with the word "God" removed, reading "for th=
e love of
family and Country."
The Architect cited his own rules for Flag Office Services, rule number e=
ight which
states, "...religious expressions are not permitted on flag certificates.=
" He ruled
that the use of the word "God" in the phrase, "for the love of God, famil=
y, and
Country" constituted a religious expression.
I have written to both the Architect and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calli=
ng for an
immediate repeal of this policy. Our nation was founded on a belief in Go=
d=2E The word
"God" is carved into the walls of both chambers of Congress; the acknowle=
dgment of
God is also found in our Constitution.
For the Architect of the Capitol to prohibit "God" from appearing on cert=
ificates for
flags flown over the U.S. Capitol puts at risk our religious freedoms and=
our
national heritage; our founders recognized the importance of religion as =
the
foundation of good government, a principle that has been carried by proud=
tradition
into the present day. My hope is this decision will be reconsidered and r=
eversed.
America's Junior Miss visits D.C.
America's 50th Junior Miss, Nora Ali, was in our nation's capital last we=
ek. She had
a whirlwind visit - meeting with the president at the White House and ret=
urning for a
State Dinner, visiting with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and meeting=
with
members of the Minnesota delegation; I also was honored to host Nora and =
AJM
Executive Director, Becky Jo Peterson, with a small lunch in the Capitol.
Nora, a freshman at Harvard University, was named America's Junior Miss (=
AJM) 2007 in
Mobile this past June, becoming the first AJM of the Muslim faith and onl=
y the second
Junior Miss from Minnesota to win the title.
AJM's scholarship program has been vital to young women across the United=
States.
Founded in Mobile, Alabama, in 1958, by the city's Junior Chamber of Comm=
erce, the
program held its first national program with fifteen states represented.
The program aims to promote self-esteem through its "Be Your Best Self" p=
rogram. This
program, adopted in 1987, is a way for Junior Miss participants to share =
a positive,
personal approach with young people and help them lead successful and pro=
ductive
lives.
AJM encourages making a commitment to self-improvement with a focus on ed=
ucation,
community service, proper nutrition, staying fit, living by moral princip=
les, setting
goals, and striving to reach those goals.
Since its founding, over $87.7 million has been awarded to over 700,000 c=
ontestants.
Last year, more than $2 million was awarded in cash scholarships with alm=
ost 200
universities and colleges offering college-granted scholarships to partic=
ipants.
Former participants in the program include Diane Sawyer, Deborah Norville=
, E.D. Hill,
Kim Basinger, Dr. Linda Rutledge Delbridge, and Debra Messing.
It is my sincere hope that AJM will continue to be a source of inspiratio=
n to young
women across the United States for another 50 years.
Academy Night reminder
As a reminder, I will be hosting my fifth annual Academy Night for high s=
chool
juniors and seniors interested in attending one of our nation's service a=
cademies.
This year's Academy Night will be Monday, October 8, 2007, from 7:00 p.m.=
until 9:00
p.m. in the auditorium of St. Paul's Episcopal School in Mobile.
Academy night emphasizes the educational opportunities available at the d=
istinguished
United States Service Academies and provides information on the requireme=
nts and
procedures for seeking a congressional nomination. Representatives from e=
ach of the
academies will give a short presentation on their respective institutions.
Our office looks forward to working with any interested students and thei=
r families
toward a nomination to one of the five academies. For more information, p=
lease
contact Brooks Chew in my Baldwin County office at 251-943-2073.
Congressman Everett to Retire
Late last month, Terry Everett, who has represented Alabama's Second Dist=
rict for the
past 15 years, announced he will be retiring at the end of this term.
Terry has been a passionate advocate in the House not only for southeast =
Alabama but
for the entire state of Alabama. I have had the privilege of serving with=
him on the
House Agriculture Committee, where he is the nation's foremost advocate f=
or peanut
farmers.
He has worked tirelessly on behalf of our nation's military, her veterans=
, and the
intelligence community, where his experience has been invaluable.
I am honored to serve with Terry, and I wish him the very best in this ne=
xt phase of
his life.
My staff and I work for you. If we can ever be of service, do not hesitat=
e to call my
office toll free at 1-800-288-8721 or visit my websitehttp://bonner.house=
..gov.
Jo Bonner is a U.S. congressman. His column appears weekly.
'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates
In September, the Architect of the Capitol determined the word "God" sh=
ould not
appear on certificates included with flags flown over the United States C=
apitol.
I felt sadden when I heard about the banning of the word God in this
person's tribute to his grandfather. I do not know how long God's
patience is. We as a nation is going furthur and furthur away from
God and I believe this country is going to feel God's wrath because of
this soon.
.
|
|
|
| User: "_ Prof. Jonez _" |
|
| Title: Re: ~~ 'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates ~~ |
11 Oct 2007 02:50:00 PM |
|
|
"suneejan" <suneejan2@gmail.com> wrote in message
On Oct 10, 10:44 pm, "¥ UltraMan ¥" <ul...@man.jp> wrote:
'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates
By Jo Bonner
In September, the Architect of the Capitol determined the word "God" should
not
appear on certificates included with flags flown over the United States
Capitol.
Many constituents, through their congressional representative, request a flag
to be
flown to commemorate an important date or event.
Last month, a 17-year old from Ohio requested a flag for his grandfather with
the
certificate to read, "for his dedication and love of God, Country, and
family."
However, the Architect of the Capitol would not allow the word "God" to be
included.
The certificate was returned with the word "God" removed, reading "for the
love of
family and Country."
The Architect cited his own rules for Flag Office Services, rule number eight
which
states, "...religious expressions are not permitted on flag certificates." He
ruled
that the use of the word "God" in the phrase, "for the love of God, family,
and
Country" constituted a religious expression.
I have written to both the Architect and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calling
for an
immediate repeal of this policy. Our nation was founded on a belief in God.
The word
"God" is carved into the walls of both chambers of Congress; the
acknowledgment of
God is also found in our Constitution.
For the Architect of the Capitol to prohibit "God" from appearing on
certificates for
flags flown over the U.S. Capitol puts at risk our religious freedoms and our
national heritage; our founders recognized the importance of religion as the
foundation of good government, a principle that has been carried by proud
tradition
into the present day. My hope is this decision will be reconsidered and
reversed.
America's Junior Miss visits D.C.
America's 50th Junior Miss, Nora Ali, was in our nation's capital last week.
She had
a whirlwind visit - meeting with the president at the White House and
returning for a
State Dinner, visiting with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and meeting with
members of the Minnesota delegation; I also was honored to host Nora and AJM
Executive Director, Becky Jo Peterson, with a small lunch in the Capitol.
Nora, a freshman at Harvard University, was named America's Junior Miss (AJM)
2007 in
Mobile this past June, becoming the first AJM of the Muslim faith and only the
second
Junior Miss from Minnesota to win the title.
AJM's scholarship program has been vital to young women across the United
States.
Founded in Mobile, Alabama, in 1958, by the city's Junior Chamber of Commerce,
the
program held its first national program with fifteen states represented.
The program aims to promote self-esteem through its "Be Your Best Self"
program. This
program, adopted in 1987, is a way for Junior Miss participants to share a
positive,
personal approach with young people and help them lead successful and
productive
lives.
AJM encourages making a commitment to self-improvement with a focus on
education,
community service, proper nutrition, staying fit, living by moral principles,
setting
goals, and striving to reach those goals.
Since its founding, over $87.7 million has been awarded to over 700,000
contestants.
Last year, more than $2 million was awarded in cash scholarships with almost
200
universities and colleges offering college-granted scholarships to
participants.
Former participants in the program include Diane Sawyer, Deborah Norville,
E.D. Hill,
Kim Basinger, Dr. Linda Rutledge Delbridge, and Debra Messing.
It is my sincere hope that AJM will continue to be a source of inspiration to
young
women across the United States for another 50 years.
Academy Night reminder
As a reminder, I will be hosting my fifth annual Academy Night for high school
juniors and seniors interested in attending one of our nation's service
academies.
This year's Academy Night will be Monday, October 8, 2007, from 7:00 p.m.
until 9:00
p.m. in the auditorium of St. Paul's Episcopal School in Mobile.
Academy night emphasizes the educational opportunities available at the
distinguished
United States Service Academies and provides information on the requirements
and
procedures for seeking a congressional nomination. Representatives from each
of the
academies will give a short presentation on their respective institutions.
Our office looks forward to working with any interested students and their
families
toward a nomination to one of the five academies. For more information, please
contact Brooks Chew in my Baldwin County office at 251-943-2073.
Congressman Everett to Retire
Late last month, Terry Everett, who has represented Alabama's Second District
for the
past 15 years, announced he will be retiring at the end of this term.
Terry has been a passionate advocate in the House not only for southeast
Alabama but
for the entire state of Alabama. I have had the privilege of serving with him
on the
House Agriculture Committee, where he is the nation's foremost advocate for
peanut
farmers.
He has worked tirelessly on behalf of our nation's military, her veterans, and
the
intelligence community, where his experience has been invaluable.
I am honored to serve with Terry, and I wish him the very best in this next
phase of
his life.
My staff and I work for you. If we can ever be of service, do not hesitate to
call my
office toll free at 1-800-288-8721 or visit my websitehttp://bonner.house.gov.
Jo Bonner is a U.S. congressman. His column appears weekly.
'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates
In September, the Architect of the Capitol determined the word "God" should
not
appear on certificates included with flags flown over the United States
Capitol.
: I felt sadden when I heard about the banning of the word God in this
: person's tribute to his grandfather. I do not know how long God's
: patience is.
Well, we know that it's at least 2000 years ...
:We as a nation is going furthur and furthur away from God
Which "god" are you referring to?
: and I believe this country is going to feel God's wrath because of
: this soon.
Like it did on 9-11 ?
God willing!
.
|
|
|
|
| User: "skyeyes" |
|
| Title: Re: ~~ 'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates ~~ |
11 Oct 2007 01:03:20 PM |
|
|
On Oct 11, 5:44 am, suneejan <suneej...@gmail.com> wrote:
On Oct 10, 10:44 pm, "=A5 UltraMan =A5" <ul...@man.jp> wrote:
'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates
By Jo Bonner
In September, the Architect of the Capitol determined the word "God" sh=
ould not
appear on certificates included with flags flown over the United States=
Capitol.
Many constituents, through their congressional representative, request =
a flag to be
flown to commemorate an important date or event.
Last month, a 17-year old from Ohio requested a flag for his grandfathe=
r with the
certificate to read, "for his dedication and love of God, Country, and =
family."
However, the Architect of the Capitol would not allow the word "God" to=
be included.
The certificate was returned with the word "God" removed, reading "for =
the love of
family and Country."
The Architect cited his own rules for Flag Office Services, rule number=
eight which
states, "...religious expressions are not permitted on flag certificate=
s=2E" He ruled
that the use of the word "God" in the phrase, "for the love of God, fam=
ily, and
Country" constituted a religious expression.
I have written to both the Architect and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi cal=
ling for an
immediate repeal of this policy. Our nation was founded on a belief in =
God. The word
"God" is carved into the walls of both chambers of Congress; the acknow=
ledgment of
God is also found in our Constitution.
For the Architect of the Capitol to prohibit "God" from appearing on ce=
rtificates for
flags flown over the U.S. Capitol puts at risk our religious freedoms a=
nd our
national heritage; our founders recognized the importance of religion a=
s the
foundation of good government, a principle that has been carried by pro=
ud tradition
into the present day. My hope is this decision will be reconsidered and=
reversed.
America's Junior Miss visits D.C.
America's 50th Junior Miss, Nora Ali, was in our nation's capital last =
week. She had
a whirlwind visit - meeting with the president at the White House and r=
eturning for a
State Dinner, visiting with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and meeti=
ng with
members of the Minnesota delegation; I also was honored to host Nora an=
d AJM
Executive Director, Becky Jo Peterson, with a small lunch in the Capito=
l=2E
Nora, a freshman at Harvard University, was named America's Junior Miss=
(AJM) 2007 in
Mobile this past June, becoming the first AJM of the Muslim faith and o=
nly the second
Junior Miss from Minnesota to win the title.
AJM's scholarship program has been vital to young women across the Unit=
ed States.
Founded in Mobile, Alabama, in 1958, by the city's Junior Chamber of Co=
mmerce, the
program held its first national program with fifteen states represented.
The program aims to promote self-esteem through its "Be Your Best Self"=
program. This
program, adopted in 1987, is a way for Junior Miss participants to shar=
e a positive,
personal approach with young people and help them lead successful and p=
roductive
lives.
AJM encourages making a commitment to self-improvement with a focus on =
education,
community service, proper nutrition, staying fit, living by moral princ=
iples, setting
goals, and striving to reach those goals.
Since its founding, over $87.7 million has been awarded to over 700,000=
contestants.
Last year, more than $2 million was awarded in cash scholarships with a=
lmost 200
universities and colleges offering college-granted scholarships to part=
icipants.
Former participants in the program include Diane Sawyer, Deborah Norvil=
le, E.D. Hill,
Kim Basinger, Dr. Linda Rutledge Delbridge, and Debra Messing.
It is my sincere hope that AJM will continue to be a source of inspirat=
ion to young
women across the United States for another 50 years.
Academy Night reminder
As a reminder, I will be hosting my fifth annual Academy Night for high=
school
juniors and seniors interested in attending one of our nation's service=
academies.
This year's Academy Night will be Monday, October 8, 2007, from 7:00 p.=
m=2E until 9:00
p.m. in the auditorium of St. Paul's Episcopal School in Mobile.
Academy night emphasizes the educational opportunities available at the=
distinguished
United States Service Academies and provides information on the require=
ments and
procedures for seeking a congressional nomination. Representatives from=
each of the
academies will give a short presentation on their respective institutio=
ns.
Our office looks forward to working with any interested students and th=
eir families
toward a nomination to one of the five academies. For more information,=
please
contact Brooks Chew in my Baldwin County office at 251-943-2073.
Congressman Everett to Retire
Late last month, Terry Everett, who has represented Alabama's Second Di=
strict for the
past 15 years, announced he will be retiring at the end of this term.
Terry has been a passionate advocate in the House not only for southeas=
t Alabama but
for the entire state of Alabama. I have had the privilege of serving wi=
th him on the
House Agriculture Committee, where he is the nation's foremost advocate=
for peanut
farmers.
He has worked tirelessly on behalf of our nation's military, her vetera=
ns, and the
intelligence community, where his experience has been invaluable.
I am honored to serve with Terry, and I wish him the very best in this =
next phase of
his life.
My staff and I work for you. If we can ever be of service, do not hesit=
ate to call my
office toll free at 1-800-288-8721 or visit my websitehttp://bonner.hou=
se.gov.
Jo Bonner is a U.S. congressman. His column appears weekly.
'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates
In September, the Architect of the Capitol determined the word "God" =
should not
appear on certificates included with flags flown over the United States=
Capitol.
I felt sadden when I heard about the banning of the word God in this
person's tribute to his grandfather. I do not know how long God's
patience is. We as a nation is going furthur and furthur away from
God and I believe this country is going to feel God's wrath because of
this soon.
Kindly provide evidence that *any* god exists. Put it here:
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Unless and until you do, you're just spewing superstition. Now get
crackin'.
Brenda Nelson, A.A.#34
EAC Professor of Feline Thermometrics and Cat-Herding
skyeyes at dakotacom dot net
.
|
|
|
| User: "suneejan" |
|
| Title: Re: ~~ 'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates ~~ |
12 Oct 2007 09:05:11 AM |
|
|
On Oct 11, 11:03 am, skyeyes <skye...@dakotacom.net> wrote:
On Oct 11, 5:44 am, suneejan <suneej...@gmail.com> wrote:
On Oct 10, 10:44 pm, "=A5 UltraMan =A5" <ul...@man.jp> wrote:
'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates
By Jo Bonner
In September, the Architect of the Capitol determined the word "God" =
should not
appear on certificates included with flags flown over the United Stat=
es Capitol.
Many constituents, through their congressional representative, reques=
t a flag to be
flown to commemorate an important date or event.
Last month, a 17-year old from Ohio requested a flag for his grandfat=
her with the
certificate to read, "for his dedication and love of God, Country, an=
d family."
However, the Architect of the Capitol would not allow the word "God" =
to be included.
The certificate was returned with the word "God" removed, reading "fo=
r the love of
family and Country."
The Architect cited his own rules for Flag Office Services, rule numb=
er eight which
states, "...religious expressions are not permitted on flag certifica=
tes." He ruled
that the use of the word "God" in the phrase, "for the love of God, f=
amily, and
Country" constituted a religious expression.
I have written to both the Architect and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi c=
alling for an
immediate repeal of this policy. Our nation was founded on a belief i=
n God. The word
"God" is carved into the walls of both chambers of Congress; the ackn=
owledgment of
God is also found in our Constitution.
For the Architect of the Capitol to prohibit "God" from appearing on =
certificates for
flags flown over the U.S. Capitol puts at risk our religious freedoms=
and our
national heritage; our founders recognized the importance of religion=
as the
foundation of good government, a principle that has been carried by p=
roud tradition
into the present day. My hope is this decision will be reconsidered a=
nd reversed.
America's Junior Miss visits D.C.
America's 50th Junior Miss, Nora Ali, was in our nation's capital las=
t week. She had
a whirlwind visit - meeting with the president at the White House and=
returning for a
State Dinner, visiting with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and mee=
ting with
members of the Minnesota delegation; I also was honored to host Nora =
and AJM
Executive Director, Becky Jo Peterson, with a small lunch in the Capi=
tol.
Nora, a freshman at Harvard University, was named America's Junior Mi=
ss (AJM) 2007 in
Mobile this past June, becoming the first AJM of the Muslim faith and=
only the second
Junior Miss from Minnesota to win the title.
AJM's scholarship program has been vital to young women across the Un=
ited States.
Founded in Mobile, Alabama, in 1958, by the city's Junior Chamber of =
Commerce, the
program held its first national program with fifteen states represent=
ed.
The program aims to promote self-esteem through its "Be Your Best Sel=
f" program. This
program, adopted in 1987, is a way for Junior Miss participants to sh=
are a positive,
personal approach with young people and help them lead successful and=
productive
lives.
AJM encourages making a commitment to self-improvement with a focus o=
n education,
community service, proper nutrition, staying fit, living by moral pri=
nciples, setting
goals, and striving to reach those goals.
Since its founding, over $87.7 million has been awarded to over 700,0=
00 contestants.
Last year, more than $2 million was awarded in cash scholarships with=
almost 200
universities and colleges offering college-granted scholarships to pa=
rticipants.
Former participants in the program include Diane Sawyer, Deborah Norv=
ille, E.D. Hill,
Kim Basinger, Dr. Linda Rutledge Delbridge, and Debra Messing.
It is my sincere hope that AJM will continue to be a source of inspir=
ation to young
women across the United States for another 50 years.
Academy Night reminder
As a reminder, I will be hosting my fifth annual Academy Night for hi=
gh school
juniors and seniors interested in attending one of our nation's servi=
ce academies.
This year's Academy Night will be Monday, October 8, 2007, from 7:00 =
p=2Em. until 9:00
p.m. in the auditorium of St. Paul's Episcopal School in Mobile.
Academy night emphasizes the educational opportunities available at t=
he distinguished
United States Service Academies and provides information on the requi=
rements and
procedures for seeking a congressional nomination. Representatives fr=
om each of the
academies will give a short presentation on their respective institut=
ions.
Our office looks forward to working with any interested students and =
their families
toward a nomination to one of the five academies. For more informatio=
n, please
contact Brooks Chew in my Baldwin County office at 251-943-2073.
Congressman Everett to Retire
Late last month, Terry Everett, who has represented Alabama's Second =
District for the
past 15 years, announced he will be retiring at the end of this term.
Terry has been a passionate advocate in the House not only for southe=
ast Alabama but
for the entire state of Alabama. I have had the privilege of serving =
with him on the
House Agriculture Committee, where he is the nation's foremost advoca=
te for peanut
farmers.
He has worked tirelessly on behalf of our nation's military, her vete=
rans, and the
intelligence community, where his experience has been invaluable.
I am honored to serve with Terry, and I wish him the very best in thi=
s next phase of
his life.
My staff and I work for you. If we can ever be of service, do not hes=
itate to call my
office toll free at 1-800-288-8721 or visit my websitehttp://bonner.h=
ouse.gov.
Jo Bonner is a U.S. congressman. His column appears weekly.
'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates
In September, the Architect of the Capitol determined the word "God=
" should not
appear on certificates included with flags flown over the United Stat=
es Capitol.
I felt sadden when I heard about the banning of the word God in this
person's tribute to his grandfather. I do not know how long God's
patience is. We as a nation is going furthur and furthur away from
God and I believe this country is going to feel God's wrath because of
this soon.
Kindly provide evidence that *any* god exists. Put it here:
*God protected me from 2 cabins burnings
*God saved me from drowning
*God made us humans and the world which we live. Just look at the delicac=
y of the flower and the complexity of an animal.
*God healed me many times from sickness
*To find God, read the Bible
*If you like just e mail me and we can discuss this further
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Unless and until you do, you're just spewing superstition. Now get
crackin'.
Brenda Nelson, A.A.#34
EAC Professor of Feline Thermometrics and Cat-Herding
skyeyes at dakotacom dot net- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -
.
|
|
|
| User: "_ Prof. Jonez _" |
|
| Title: Re: ~~ 'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates ~~ |
12 Oct 2007 02:54:09 PM |
|
|
"suneejan" <suneejan2@gmail.com> wrote in message
On Oct 11, 11:03 am, skyeyes <skye...@dakotacom.net> wrote:
On Oct 11, 5:44 am, suneejan <suneej...@gmail.com> wrote:
On Oct 10, 10:44 pm, "¥ UltraMan ¥" <ul...@man.jp> wrote:
'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates
<snip>
In September, the Architect of the Capitol determined the word "God"
should not
appear on certificates included with flags flown over the United States
Capitol.
I felt sadden when I heard about the banning of the word God in this
person's tribute to his grandfather. I do not know how long God's
patience is. We as a nation is going furthur and furthur away from
God and I believe this country is going to feel God's wrath because of
this soon.
Kindly provide evidence that *any* god exists. Put it here:
*God protected me from 2 cabins burnings
That wasn't god, that was Satan.
*God saved me from drowning
Bathtubs don't count.
*God made us humans
Well, what an unmitigated abject failure that was, eh?
and the world which we live.
Not the most hospitable of environments for humans, being
90% of the earth is hostile to human life.
Just look at the delicacy of the flower and the complexity of an animal.
Or the depth of stupidity and ignorance of superstitious humans.
*God healed me many times from sickness
That same god that made you sick in the first place?
You have an abusive husband, don't you?
You like to get beat, 'cause that how he shows his love for
you, ain't it?
*To find God, read the Bible
Did that. God ain't there, the Bible's too perverse,
too flawed, too absurd to have been written by anyone
other that some sick and twisted human.
*If you like just e mail me and we can discuss this further
No need to hide, you can discuss it here in the open exchange
of ideas known as usenet.
.
|
|
|
|
| User: "skyeyes" |
|
| Title: Re: ~~ 'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates ~~ |
12 Oct 2007 01:55:19 PM |
|
|
On Oct 12, 7:05 am, suneejan <suneej...@gmail.com> wrote:
On Oct 11, 11:03 am, skyeyes <skye...@dakotacom.net> wrote:
<Snippage>
Kindly provide evidence that *any* god exists. Put it here:
*God protected me from 2 cabins burnings
Please provide details. Explain exactly *how* you know that "god"
protected you, and not some human agency like, say, a Fire
Department. Show your work. Just claiming that god saved you doesn't
count. Bald assertions get you nowhere.
*God saved me from drowning
Describe the incident in detail. Explain exactly what supernatural
factor of the incident constitutes evidence that a god was involved.
Be specific.
*God made us humans and the world which we live. Just look at the delicacy of the flower and the complexity of an animal.
Which proves what, exactly? How does the conformation of a flower or
the complexity of an animal constitute evidence for a god? Natural
processes can and do explain both of these things without having to
resort to the supernatural.
*God healed me many times from sickness
Have you had any medical care? Have you discounted the human body's
innate ability to recover from many diseases? Have you ruled these
factors out? Please be specific and show exactly *why* you think that
your recoveries were supernatural in origin.
*To find God, read the Bible
I've read the bible. I read it through for the first time the year I
was eight years old, and read it through every year thereafter until I
was 22. I have read several different translations, including the
King James and the Douay versions, and I have read the bible in
German, Spanish, and Modern Greek.
I didn't find any evidence of supernatural beings in there. What I
*did* find was some Bronze and Iron Age mythology, some insipid
poetry, a lot of violence, bloodshed, and ethnocentrism.
But no god.
*If you like just e mail me and we can discuss this further
No, for the sake of the lurkers, I'd just as soon keep this discussion
public. So get crackin', you've got work to do. Failure to respond
will be taken as an admission of failure on your part.
Brenda
.
|
|
|
| User: "Pastor Dave" |
|
| Title: Re: ~~ 'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates ~~ |
12 Oct 2007 04:55:42 PM |
|
|
On Fri, 12 Oct 2007 11:55:19 -0700, skyeyes
<skyeyes@dakotacom.net> wrote:
On Oct 12, 7:05 am, suneejan <suneej...@gmail.com> wrote:
On Oct 11, 11:03 am, skyeyes <skye...@dakotacom.net> wrote:
<Snippage>
Kindly provide evidence that *any* god exists. Put it here:
*God protected me from 2 cabins burnings
Please provide details. Explain exactly *how* you know that "god"
protected you, and not some human agency like, say, a Fire
Department. Show your work. Just claiming that god saved you doesn't
count. Bald assertions get you nowhere.
Oh, okay, you're an idiot. Gotcha!
--
If you wouldn't say it in person, why say it online?
To email me, just remove the underscores.
.
|
|
|
| User: "_ Prof. Jonez _" |
|
| Title: Re: ~~ 'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates ~~ |
13 Oct 2007 06:03:42 PM |
|
|
"Pastor Dave" <ananias917_@_gmail.com> wrote in message
news:barvg31icnqeo8kgfdbnuekoot0o0efn1j@4ax.com...
On Fri, 12 Oct 2007 11:55:19 -0700, skyeyes
<skyeyes@dakotacom.net> wrote:
On Oct 12, 7:05 am, suneejan <suneej...@gmail.com> wrote:
On Oct 11, 11:03 am, skyeyes <skye...@dakotacom.net> wrote:
<Snippage>
Kindly provide evidence that *any* god exists. Put it here:
*God protected me from 2 cabins burnings
Please provide details. Explain exactly *how* you know that "god"
protected you, and not some human agency like, say, a Fire
Department. Show your work. Just claiming that god saved you doesn't
count. Bald assertions get you nowhere.
Oh, okay, you're an idiot. Gotcha!
Is that what Jesus would say?
.
|
|
|
| User: "Pastor Dave" |
|
| Title: Re: ~~ 'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates ~~ |
13 Oct 2007 09:21:49 PM |
|
|
On Sat, 13 Oct 2007 17:03:42 -0600, "_ Prof. Jonez _"
<theprof@jonez.net> wrote:
"Pastor Dave" <ananias917_@_gmail.com> wrote in message
news:barvg31icnqeo8kgfdbnuekoot0o0efn1j@4ax.com...
Kindly provide evidence that *any* god exists.
Put it here:
*God protected me from 2 cabins burnings
Please provide details. Explain exactly *how*
you know that "god" protected you, and not
some human agency like, say, a Fire Department.
Show your work. Just claiming that god saved
you doesn't count. Bald assertions get you nowhere.
Oh, okay, you're an idiot. Gotcha!
Is that what Jesus would say?
Are you also an idiot?
"But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!"
"Woe unto you, ye blind guides..."
"You are of your father the Devil!"
And that was to the religious leaders!
Now let's look at what God's word says about those
who deny that God exists...
"The fool has said in his heart; 'There is no God.'".
--
If you wouldn't say it in person, why say it online?
To email me, just remove the underscores.
.
|
|
|
| User: "Syd M." |
|
| Title: Re: ~~ 'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates ~~ |
14 Oct 2007 01:34:57 AM |
|
|
On Oct 13, 10:21 pm, Pastor Dave <ananias917_@_gmail.com> wrote:
On Sat, 13 Oct 2007 17:03:42 -0600, "_ Prof. Jonez _"
<thep...@jonez.net> wrote:
"Pastor Dave" <ananias917_@_gmail.com> wrote in message
news:barvg31icnqeo8kgfdbnuekoot0o0efn1j@4ax.com...
Kindly provide evidence that *any* god exists.
Put it here:
*God protected me from 2 cabins burnings
Please provide details. Explain exactly *how*
you know that "god" protected you, and not
some human agency like, say, a Fire Department.
Show your work. Just claiming that god saved
you doesn't count. Bald assertions get you nowhere.
Oh, okay, you're an idiot. Gotcha!
Is that what Jesus would say?
Are you also an idiot?
"But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!"
"Woe unto you, ye blind guides..."
"You are of your father the Devil!"
And that was to the religious leaders!
Now let's look at what God's word says about those
who deny that God exists...
"The fool has said in his heart; 'There is no God.'".
...And the fool has said "There has to be a god, though I can't prove
it"...
PDW
.
|
|
|
| User: "Pastor Dave" |
|
| Title: Re: ~~ 'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates ~~ |
14 Oct 2007 07:13:10 PM |
|
|
On Sat, 13 Oct 2007 23:34:57 -0700, "Syd M."
<pdwright42@yahoo.com> wrote:
On Oct 13, 10:21 pm, Pastor Dave
<ananias917_@_gmail.com> wrote:
On Sat, 13 Oct 2007 17:03:42 -0600, "_ Prof. Jonez _"
<thep...@jonez.net> wrote:
"Pastor Dave" <ananias917_@_gmail.com> wrote in message
news:barvg31icnqeo8kgfdbnuekoot0o0efn1j@4ax.com...
Kindly provide evidence that *any* god exists.
Put it here:
*God protected me from 2 cabins burnings
Please provide details. Explain exactly *how*
you know that "god" protected you, and not
some human agency like, say, a Fire Department.
Show your work. Just claiming that god saved
you doesn't count. Bald assertions get you nowhere.
Oh, okay, you're an idiot. Gotcha!
Is that what Jesus would say?
Are you also an idiot?
"But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!"
"Woe unto you, ye blind guides..."
"You are of your father the Devil!"
And that was to the religious leaders!
Now let's look at what God's word says about those
who deny that God exists...
"The fool has said in his heart; 'There is no God.'".
..And the fool has said "There has to be a god, though I can't prove
it"...
Oh great, another idiot!
The moron has said in his heart; "We all evolved from
pond scum, even though I can't prove it and that life
came from non-living matter, even though that's
impossible! And btw, if you mention that, I'll claim
that abiogenesis has nothing to do with evolution,
because I am a true blue moron!".
Bye now, dufus!
--
If you wouldn't say it in person, why say it online?
To email me, just remove the underscores.
.
|
|
|
| User: "Syd M." |
|
| Title: Re: ~~ 'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates ~~ |
15 Oct 2007 02:05:02 AM |
|
|
On Oct 14, 8:13 pm, Pastor Dave <ananias917_@_gmail.com> wrote:
On Sat, 13 Oct 2007 23:34:57 -0700, "Syd M."
<pdwrigh...@yahoo.com> wrote:
On Oct 13, 10:21 pm, Pastor Dave
<ananias917_@_gmail.com> wrote:
On Sat, 13 Oct 2007 17:03:42 -0600, "_ Prof. Jonez _"
<thep...@jonez.net> wrote:
"Pastor Dave" <ananias917_@_gmail.com> wrote in message
news:barvg31icnqeo8kgfdbnuekoot0o0efn1j@4ax.com...
Kindly provide evidence that *any* god exists.
Put it here:
*God protected me from 2 cabins burnings
Please provide details. Explain exactly *how*
you know that "god" protected you, and not
some human agency like, say, a Fire Department.
Show your work. Just claiming that god saved
you doesn't count. Bald assertions get you nowhere.
Oh, okay, you're an idiot. Gotcha!
Is that what Jesus would say?
Are you also an idiot?
"But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!"
"Woe unto you, ye blind guides..."
"You are of your father the Devil!"
And that was to the religious leaders!
Now let's look at what God's word says about those
who deny that God exists...
"The fool has said in his heart; 'There is no God.'".
..And the fool has said "There has to be a god, though I can't prove
it"...
Oh great, another idiot!
Nope. Just someone who doesn't buy what your pushing.
The moron has said in his heart; "We all evolved from
pond scum, even though I can't prove it and that life
came from non-living matter, even though that's
impossible! And btw, if you mention that, I'll claim
that abiogenesis has nothing to do with evolution,
because I am a true blue moron!".
And the moron says "I can't understand how all life happened, so I'm
gonna pretend to be a big shot and say 'Goddit', and insult those who
actially know more then I do."
Bye now, dufus!
Are you leaving then, Pestor Dave?
PDW
.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| User: "Syd M." |
|
| Title: Re: ~~ 'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates ~~ |
14 Oct 2007 01:49:12 AM |
|
|
On Oct 12, 5:55 pm, Pastor Dave <ananias917_@_gmail.com> wrote:
On Fri, 12 Oct 2007 11:55:19 -0700, skyeyes
<skye...@dakotacom.net> wrote:
On Oct 12, 7:05 am, suneejan <suneej...@gmail.com> wrote:
On Oct 11, 11:03 am, skyeyes <skye...@dakotacom.net> wrote:
<Snippage>
Kindly provide evidence that *any* god exists. Put it here:
*God protected me from 2 cabins burnings
Please provide details. Explain exactly *how* you know that "god"
protected you, and not some human agency like, say, a Fire
Department. Show your work. Just claiming that god saved you doesn't
count. Bald assertions get you nowhere.
Oh, okay, you're an idiot. Gotcha!
<Snork>
An idiot calling someone else an idiot.. How.. Ironic.
PDW
.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| User: "JohnN" |
|
| Title: Re: ~~ 'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates ~~ |
11 Oct 2007 02:27:11 PM |
|
|
On Oct 11, 8:44 am, suneejan <suneej...@gmail.com> wrote:
I felt sadden when I heard about the banning of the word God in this
person's tribute to his grandfather. I do not know how long God's
patience is. We as a nation is going furthur and furthur away from
God and I believe this country is going to feel God's wrath because of
this soon.
Perhaps you can save America by sacrificing your first born male
child. It worked before, might work again. Nothing pleases god more
than to see the blood of an innocent drying in the dirt.
Broadcast it on pay-per-view and donate the proceeds to your favorite
evangelical tax deduction. That pleases god too.
JohnN
.
|
|
|
|
| User: "Syd M." |
|
| Title: Re: ~~ 'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates ~~ |
12 Oct 2007 04:05:05 AM |
|
|
On Oct 11, 8:44 am, suneejan <suneej...@gmail.com> wrote:
On Oct 10, 10:44 pm, "=A5 UltraMan =A5" <ul...@man.jp> wrote:
'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates
By Jo Bonner
In September, the Architect of the Capitol determined the word "God" sh=
ould not
appear on certificates included with flags flown over the United States=
Capitol.
Many constituents, through their congressional representative, request =
a flag to be
flown to commemorate an important date or event.
Last month, a 17-year old from Ohio requested a flag for his grandfathe=
r with the
certificate to read, "for his dedication and love of God, Country, and =
family."
However, the Architect of the Capitol would not allow the word "God" to=
be included.
The certificate was returned with the word "God" removed, reading "for =
the love of
family and Country."
The Architect cited his own rules for Flag Office Services, rule number=
eight which
states, "...religious expressions are not permitted on flag certificate=
s=2E" He ruled
that the use of the word "God" in the phrase, "for the love of God, fam=
ily, and
Country" constituted a religious expression.
I have written to both the Architect and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi cal=
ling for an
immediate repeal of this policy. Our nation was founded on a belief in =
God. The word
"God" is carved into the walls of both chambers of Congress; the acknow=
ledgment of
God is also found in our Constitution.
For the Architect of the Capitol to prohibit "God" from appearing on ce=
rtificates for
flags flown over the U.S. Capitol puts at risk our religious freedoms a=
nd our
national heritage; our founders recognized the importance of religion a=
s the
foundation of good government, a principle that has been carried by pro=
ud tradition
into the present day. My hope is this decision will be reconsidered and=
reversed.
America's Junior Miss visits D.C.
America's 50th Junior Miss, Nora Ali, was in our nation's capital last =
week. She had
a whirlwind visit - meeting with the president at the White House and r=
eturning for a
State Dinner, visiting with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and meeti=
ng with
members of the Minnesota delegation; I also was honored to host Nora an=
d AJM
Executive Director, Becky Jo Peterson, with a small lunch in the Capito=
l=2E
Nora, a freshman at Harvard University, was named America's Junior Miss=
(AJM) 2007 in
Mobile this past June, becoming the first AJM of the Muslim faith and o=
nly the second
Junior Miss from Minnesota to win the title.
AJM's scholarship program has been vital to young women across the Unit=
ed States.
Founded in Mobile, Alabama, in 1958, by the city's Junior Chamber of Co=
mmerce, the
program held its first national program with fifteen states represented.
The program aims to promote self-esteem through its "Be Your Best Self"=
program. This
program, adopted in 1987, is a way for Junior Miss participants to shar=
e a positive,
personal approach with young people and help them lead successful and p=
roductive
lives.
AJM encourages making a commitment to self-improvement with a focus on =
education,
community service, proper nutrition, staying fit, living by moral princ=
iples, setting
goals, and striving to reach those goals.
Since its founding, over $87.7 million has been awarded to over 700,000=
contestants.
Last year, more than $2 million was awarded in cash scholarships with a=
lmost 200
universities and colleges offering college-granted scholarships to part=
icipants.
Former participants in the program include Diane Sawyer, Deborah Norvil=
le, E.D. Hill,
Kim Basinger, Dr. Linda Rutledge Delbridge, and Debra Messing.
It is my sincere hope that AJM will continue to be a source of inspirat=
ion to young
women across the United States for another 50 years.
Academy Night reminder
As a reminder, I will be hosting my fifth annual Academy Night for high=
school
juniors and seniors interested in attending one of our nation's service=
academies.
This year's Academy Night will be Monday, October 8, 2007, from 7:00 p.=
m=2E until 9:00
p.m. in the auditorium of St. Paul's Episcopal School in Mobile.
Academy night emphasizes the educational opportunities available at the=
distinguished
United States Service Academies and provides information on the require=
ments and
procedures for seeking a congressional nomination. Representatives from=
each of the
academies will give a short presentation on their respective institutio=
ns.
Our office looks forward to working with any interested students and th=
eir families
toward a nomination to one of the five academies. For more information,=
please
contact Brooks Chew in my Baldwin County office at 251-943-2073.
Congressman Everett to Retire
Late last month, Terry Everett, who has represented Alabama's Second Di=
strict for the
past 15 years, announced he will be retiring at the end of this term.
Terry has been a passionate advocate in the House not only for southeas=
t Alabama but
for the entire state of Alabama. I have had the privilege of serving wi=
th him on the
House Agriculture Committee, where he is the nation's foremost advocate=
for peanut
farmers.
He has worked tirelessly on behalf of our nation's military, her vetera=
ns, and the
intelligence community, where his experience has been invaluable.
I am honored to serve with Terry, and I wish him the very best in this =
next phase of
his life.
My staff and I work for you. If we can ever be of service, do not hesit=
ate to call my
office toll free at 1-800-288-8721 or visit my websitehttp://bonner.hou=
se.gov.
Jo Bonner is a U.S. congressman. His column appears weekly.
'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates
In September, the Architect of the Capitol determined the word "God" =
should not
appear on certificates included with flags flown over the United States=
Capitol.
I felt sadden when I heard about the banning of the word God in this
person's tribute to his grandfather. I do not know how long God's
patience is. We as a nation is going furthur and furthur away from
God and I believe this country is going to feel God's wrath because of
this soon.
Yeah, well, some people believe that the mothership is coming soon
too..
PDW
.
|
|
|
| User: "_ Prof. Jonez _" |
|
| Title: Re: ~~ 'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates ~~ |
12 Oct 2007 02:38:39 PM |
|
|
"Syd M." <pdwright42@yahoo.com> wrote in message
On Oct 11, 8:44 am, suneejan <suneej...@gmail.com> wrote:
On Oct 10, 10:44 pm, "¥ UltraMan ¥" <ul...@man.jp> wrote:
'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates
By Jo Bonner
In September, the Architect of the Capitol determined the word "God" should
not
appear on certificates included with flags flown over the United States
Capitol.
Many constituents, through their congressional representative, request a
flag to be
flown to commemorate an important date or event.
Last month, a 17-year old from Ohio requested a flag for his grandfather
with the
certificate to read, "for his dedication and love of God, Country, and
family."
However, the Architect of the Capitol would not allow the word "God" to be
included.
The certificate was returned with the word "God" removed, reading "for the
love of
family and Country."
The Architect cited his own rules for Flag Office Services, rule number
eight which
states, "...religious expressions are not permitted on flag certificates."
He ruled
that the use of the word "God" in the phrase, "for the love of God, family,
and
Country" constituted a religious expression.
I have written to both the Architect and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calling
for an
immediate repeal of this policy. Our nation was founded on a belief in God.
The word
"God" is carved into the walls of both chambers of Congress; the
acknowledgment of
God is also found in our Constitution.
For the Architect of the Capitol to prohibit "God" from appearing on
certificates for
flags flown over the U.S. Capitol puts at risk our religious freedoms and
our
national heritage; our founders recognized the importance of religion as the
foundation of good government, a principle that has been carried by proud
tradition
into the present day. My hope is this decision will be reconsidered and
reversed.
America's Junior Miss visits D.C.
America's 50th Junior Miss, Nora Ali, was in our nation's capital last week.
She had
a whirlwind visit - meeting with the president at the White House and
returning for a
State Dinner, visiting with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and meeting
with
members of the Minnesota delegation; I also was honored to host Nora and AJM
Executive Director, Becky Jo Peterson, with a small lunch in the Capitol.
Nora, a freshman at Harvard University, was named America's Junior Miss
(AJM) 2007 in
Mobile this past June, becoming the first AJM of the Muslim faith and only
the second
Junior Miss from Minnesota to win the title.
AJM's scholarship program has been vital to young women across the United
States.
Founded in Mobile, Alabama, in 1958, by the city's Junior Chamber of
Commerce, the
program held its first national program with fifteen states represented.
The program aims to promote self-esteem through its "Be Your Best Self"
program. This
program, adopted in 1987, is a way for Junior Miss participants to share a
positive,
personal approach with young people and help them lead successful and
productive
lives.
AJM encourages making a commitment to self-improvement with a focus on
education,
community service, proper nutrition, staying fit, living by moral
principles, setting
goals, and striving to reach those goals.
Since its founding, over $87.7 million has been awarded to over 700,000
contestants.
Last year, more than $2 million was awarded in cash scholarships with almost
200
universities and colleges offering college-granted scholarships to
participants.
Former participants in the program include Diane Sawyer, Deborah Norville,
E.D. Hill,
Kim Basinger, Dr. Linda Rutledge Delbridge, and Debra Messing.
It is my sincere hope that AJM will continue to be a source of inspiration
to young
women across the United States for another 50 years.
Academy Night reminder
As a reminder, I will be hosting my fifth annual Academy Night for high
school
juniors and seniors interested in attending one of our nation's service
academies.
This year's Academy Night will be Monday, October 8, 2007, from 7:00 p.m.
until 9:00
p.m. in the auditorium of St. Paul's Episcopal School in Mobile.
Academy night emphasizes the educational opportunities available at the
distinguished
United States Service Academies and provides information on the requirements
and
procedures for seeking a congressional nomination. Representatives from each
of the
academies will give a short presentation on their respective institutions.
Our office looks forward to working with any interested students and their
families
toward a nomination to one of the five academies. For more information,
please
contact Brooks Chew in my Baldwin County office at 251-943-2073.
Congressman Everett to Retire
Late last month, Terry Everett, who has represented Alabama's Second
District for the
past 15 years, announced he will be retiring at the end of this term.
Terry has been a passionate advocate in the House not only for southeast
Alabama but
for the entire state of Alabama. I have had the privilege of serving with
him on the
House Agriculture Committee, where he is the nation's foremost advocate for
peanut
farmers.
He has worked tirelessly on behalf of our nation's military, her veterans,
and the
intelligence community, where his experience has been invaluable.
I am honored to serve with Terry, and I wish him the very best in this next
phase of
his life.
My staff and I work for you. If we can ever be of service, do not hesitate
to call my
office toll free at 1-800-288-8721 or visit my
websitehttp://bonner.house.gov.
Jo Bonner is a U.S. congressman. His column appears weekly.
'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates
In September, the Architect of the Capitol determined the word "God"
should not
appear on certificates included with flags flown over the United States
Capitol.
I felt sadden when I heard about the banning of the word God in this
person's tribute to his grandfather. I do not know how long God's
patience is. We as a nation is going furthur and furthur away from
God and I believe this country is going to feel God's wrath because of
this soon.
:Yeah, well, some people believe that the mothership is coming soon
: too..
And we have some free green Kool-Aid for them over in the lounge while
they wait ...
.
|
|
|
| User: "Syd M." |
|
| Title: Re: ~~ 'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates ~~ |
14 Oct 2007 01:48:19 AM |
|
|
On Oct 12, 3:38 pm, "_ Prof. Jonez _" <thep...@jonez.net> wrote:
"Syd M." <pdwrigh...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
On Oct 11, 8:44 am, suneejan <suneej...@gmail.com> wrote:
On Oct 10, 10:44 pm, "=A5 UltraMan =A5" <ul...@man.jp> wrote:
'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates
By Jo Bonner
In September, the Architect of the Capitol determined the word "God" =
should
not
appear on certificates included with flags flown over the United Stat=
es
Capitol.
Many constituents, through their congressional representative, reques=
t a
flag to be
flown to commemorate an important date or event.
Last month, a 17-year old from Ohio requested a flag for his grandfat=
her
with the
certificate to read, "for his dedication and love of God, Country, and
family."
However, the Architect of the Capitol would not allow the word "God" =
to be
included.
The certificate was returned with the word "God" removed, reading "fo=
r the
love of
family and Country."
The Architect cited his own rules for Flag Office Services, rule numb=
er
eight which
states, "...religious expressions are not permitted on flag certifica=
tes."
He ruled
that the use of the word "God" in the phrase, "for the love of God, f=
amily,
and
Country" constituted a religious expression.
I have written to both the Architect and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi c=
alling
for an
immediate repeal of this policy. Our nation was founded on a belief i=
n God.
The word
"God" is carved into the walls of both chambers of Congress; the
acknowledgment of
God is also found in our Constitution.
For the Architect of the Capitol to prohibit "God" from appearing on
certificates for
flags flown over the U.S. Capitol puts at risk our religious freedoms=
and
our
national heritage; our founders recognized the importance of religion=
as the
foundation of good government, a principle that has been carried by p=
roud
tradition
into the present day. My hope is this decision will be reconsidered a=
nd
reversed.
America's Junior Miss visits D.C.
America's 50th Junior Miss, Nora Ali, was in our nation's capital las=
t week.
She had
a whirlwind visit - meeting with the president at the White House and
returning for a
State Dinner, visiting with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and mee=
ting
with
members of the Minnesota delegation; I also was honored to host Nora =
and AJM
Executive Director, Becky Jo Peterson, with a small lunch in the Capi=
tol.
Nora, a freshman at Harvard University, was named America's Junior Mi=
ss
(AJM) 2007 in
Mobile this past June, becoming the first AJM of the Muslim faith and=
only
the second
Junior Miss from Minnesota to win the title.
AJM's scholarship program has been vital to young women across the Un=
ited
States.
Founded in Mobile, Alabama, in 1958, by the city's Junior Chamber of
Commerce, the
program held its first national program with fifteen states represent=
ed.
The program aims to promote self-esteem through its "Be Your Best Sel=
f"
program. This
program, adopted in 1987, is a way for Junior Miss participants to sh=
are a
positive,
personal approach with young people and help them lead successful and
productive
lives.
AJM encourages making a commitment to self-improvement with a focus on
education,
community service, proper nutrition, staying fit, living by moral
principles, setting
goals, and striving to reach those goals.
Since its founding, over $87.7 million has been awarded to over 700,0=
00
contestants.
Last year, more than $2 million was awarded in cash scholarships with=
almost
200
universities and colleges offering college-granted scholarships to
participants.
Former participants in the program include Diane Sawyer, Deborah Norv=
ille,
E.D. Hill,
Kim Basinger, Dr. Linda Rutledge Delbridge, and Debra Messing.
It is my sincere hope that AJM will continue to be a source of inspir=
ation
to young
women across the United States for another 50 years.
Academy Night reminder
As a reminder, I will be hosting my fifth annual Academy Night for hi=
gh
school
juniors and seniors interested in attending one of our nation's servi=
ce
academies.
This year's Academy Night will be Monday, October 8, 2007, from 7:00 =
p=2Em.
until 9:00
p.m. in the auditorium of St. Paul's Episcopal School in Mobile.
Academy night emphasizes the educational opportunities available at t=
he
distinguished
United States Service Academies and provides information on the requi=
rements
and
procedures for seeking a congressional nomination. Representatives fr=
om each
of the
academies will give a short presentation on their respective institut=
ions.
Our office looks forward to working with any interested students and =
their
families
toward a nomination to one of the five academies. For more informatio=
n,
please
contact Brooks Chew in my Baldwin County office at 251-943-2073.
Congressman Everett to Retire
Late last month, Terry Everett, who has represented Alabama's Second
District for the
past 15 years, announced he will be retiring at the end of this term.
Terry has been a passionate advocate in the House not only for southe=
ast
Alabama but
for the entire state of Alabama. I have had the privilege of serving =
with
him on the
House Agriculture Committee, where he is the nation's foremost advoca=
te for
peanut
farmers.
He has worked tirelessly on behalf of our nation's military, her vete=
rans,
and the
intelligence community, where his experience has been invaluable.
I am honored to serve with Terry, and I wish him the very best in thi=
s next
phase of
his life.
My staff and I work for you. If we can ever be of service, do not hes=
itate
to call my
office toll free at 1-800-288-8721 or visit my
websitehttp://bonner.house.gov.
Jo Bonner is a U.S. congressman. His column appears weekly.
'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates
In September, the Architect of the Capitol determined the word "God"
should not
appear on certificates included with flags flown over the United Stat=
es
Capitol.
I felt sadden when I heard about the banning of the word God in this
person's tribute to his grandfather. I do not know how long God's
patience is. We as a nation is going furthur and furthur away from
God and I believe this country is going to feel God's wrath because of
this soon.
:Yeah, well, some people believe that the mothership is coming soon
: too..
And we have some free green Kool-Aid for them over in the lounge while
they wait ...
Hope ya don't have a color-coded synthasizer..
PDW
.
|
|
|
|
|
| User: "John Smith" |
|
| Title: Re: ~~ 'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates ~~ |
12 Oct 2007 07:05:30 PM |
|
|
On Oct 11, 8:44 am, suneejan <suneej...@gmail.com> wrote:
On Oct 10, 10:44 pm, "¥ UltraMan ¥" <ul...@man.jp> wrote:
'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates
By Jo Bonner
In September, the Architect of the Capitol determined the word "God"
should not
appear on certificates included with flags flown over the United States
Capitol.
Many constituents, through their congressional representative, request a
flag to be
flown to commemorate an important date or event.
Last month, a 17-year old from Ohio requested a flag for his grandfather
with the
certificate to read, "for his dedication and love of God, Country, and
family."
However, the Architect of the Capitol would not allow the word "God" to
be included.
The certificate was returned with the word "God" removed, reading "for
the love of
family and Country."
The Architect cited his own rules for Flag Office Services, rule number
eight which
states, "...religious expressions are not permitted on flag
certificates." He ruled
that the use of the word "God" in the phrase, "for the love of God,
family, and
Country" constituted a religious expression.
I have written to both the Architect and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
calling for an
immediate repeal of this policy. Our nation was founded on a belief in
God. The word
"God" is carved into the walls of both chambers of Congress; the
acknowledgment of
God is also found in our Constitution.
Horseshit!
For the Architect of the Capitol to prohibit "God" from appearing on
certificates for
flags flown over the U.S. Capitol puts at risk our religious freedoms
You CANNOT have religious freedom if the government advertises and supports
any type of religous belief!
and our
national heritage; our founders recognized the importance of religion as
the
foundation of good government,
That's why they separated church and state?
a principle that has been carried by proud tradition
into the present day. My hope is this decision will be reconsidered and
reversed.
My hope is that you will find one of those "cult mind" breakers and come
back to a sane reality.
.
|
|
|
|
|
| User: "William Wingstedt" |
|
| Title: Re: ~~ 'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates ~~ |
11 Oct 2007 12:05:52 PM |
|
|
On Thu, 11 Oct 2007 12:44:02 -0000, suneejan <suneejan2@gmail.com>
wrote:
Snip
I felt sadden when I heard about the banning of the word God in this
person's tribute to his grandfather. I do not know how long God's
patience is. We as a nation is going furthur and furthur away from
God and I believe this country is going to feel God's wrath because of
this soon.
Not to worry. The patience inherent in non-existence is never ending.
.
|
|
|
|
|
| User: "Al Klein" |
|
| Title: Re: ~~ 'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates ~~ |
11 Oct 2007 03:30:03 PM |
|
|
On Wed, 10 Oct 2007 23:44:28 -0600, "¥ UltraMan ¥" <ultra@man.jp>
wrote:
'God' banned from U.S. Capitol Flag Certificates
By Jo Bonner
I have written to both the Architect and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calling for an
immediate repeal of this policy. Our nation was founded on a belief in God.
Not according to the founders.
the acknowledgment of God is also found in our Constitution.
Where? In its nonexistence?
For the Architect of the Capitol to prohibit "God" from appearing on certificates for
flags flown over the U.S. Capitol puts at risk our religious freedoms and our
national heritage
So no problem with "Allah" appearing on flag certificates, then, huh?
Or " Krishna" | |
