Dear Goanetters, I believe in God. I also believe that I do not have the right to impose my belief on those that do not believe. I detest being woken up at dawn with the muezzin's call in a foreign language amplified and broadcast to the faithfull and infidels alike. I like to wake up with sunrise. I also do not approve the use of loudspeakers by churches and temples,specially when these devices are prohibited by law [ as in India under the Environmental Protection Act]. Religion is not above the law.
TV viewers have the choice of changing channel or switching the TV off. What does one do if his residence is next to a 'place of worship' that defies the law? Which religion believes in a deaf God? Why must prayers be heard by others if they are our conversation with God? Does God nedd eavesdroppers...or we need witnesses to our prayers? If I had a choice, I would vote for Madeline O'Hare's proposal with one modification : to allow the Christmas party for the kids! Viva Goa. Miguel ----- Original Message ----- <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > THE NAME OF GOD OFF THE AIR> > CBS will be forced to discontinue "Touched by an Angel" for using the word > God in every program. Madeline Murray O'Hare, an atheist, successfully > managed to eliminate the use of Bible reading from public schools a few > years ago. Now her organization has been granted a Federal Hearing on the > same subject by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in Washington, > DC. > > Their petition, Number 2493, would ultimately pave the way to stop the > reading of the gospel on the airwaves of America. They got 287,000 signatures to back their stand! If this attempt is successful, all Sunday worship services being broadcast > on the radio or by television will be stopped. This group is also > campaigning to remove all Christmas programs and Christmas carols from > public schools! > > > The New School Prayer[in USA] > > > > > > 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! --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.516 / Virus Database: 313 - Release Date: 9/1/2003 ########################################################################## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##########################################################################
