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	<title>Comments on: ACLU Targets &#8216;Unconstitutional&#8217; Religious Behavior At Charter School</title>
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		<title>By: jesse</title>
		<link>http://www.northescambia.com/2012/08/aclu-charter-school-bergosh-write/comment-page-1#comment-139910</link>
		<dc:creator>jesse</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Aug 2012 19:10:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I agree with Pete. Why does the ACLU worry about prayer in a charter school. Parents who are sending their children there are choosing to. It is not the only option available to them. If they do not believe in prayer or wish it to be a private thing, they can send their children to another school. According to statistics (The US Landscape Religion survey) 78.4% of Americans are Christians. 78.4% appears to be the majority. 
Mr. Green, If you do not see difficult times right now, watch the news. I think you will change your mind.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I agree with Pete. Why does the ACLU worry about prayer in a charter school. Parents who are sending their children there are choosing to. It is not the only option available to them. If they do not believe in prayer or wish it to be a private thing, they can send their children to another school. According to statistics (The US Landscape Religion survey) 78.4% of Americans are Christians. 78.4% appears to be the majority.<br />
Mr. Green, If you do not see difficult times right now, watch the news. I think you will change your mind.</p>
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		<title>By: 429SCJ</title>
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		<dc:creator>429SCJ</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Aug 2012 10:34:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The reason the ACLU does not stand up for Christians is because many of them do not believe in their religon that Christ was ever born. If you mention Christ to some people they will curse him and say &quot;may his name be erased&quot;.

Take the time to learn who the power brokers and policy makers are in the ACLU, who and what they are. Though they may serve their father and are of his lineage, Christ still welcomes them with open arms, if only they will go to him. Their pride as their fathers will not allow them, as they have his pride and nature, just as Christ accused them when he cleared them from the temple.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The reason the ACLU does not stand up for Christians is because many of them do not believe in their religon that Christ was ever born. If you mention Christ to some people they will curse him and say &#8220;may his name be erased&#8221;.</p>
<p>Take the time to learn who the power brokers and policy makers are in the ACLU, who and what they are. Though they may serve their father and are of his lineage, Christ still welcomes them with open arms, if only they will go to him. Their pride as their fathers will not allow them, as they have his pride and nature, just as Christ accused them when he cleared them from the temple.</p>
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		<title>By: Ben</title>
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		<dc:creator>Ben</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Aug 2012 19:17:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Pete, 

Just applying your logic to other situations so that you might see it from a different perspective.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pete, </p>
<p>Just applying your logic to other situations so that you might see it from a different perspective.</p>
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		<title>By: David Huie Green</title>
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		<dc:creator>David Huie Green</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Aug 2012 14:33:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>REGARDING:
&quot;But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people. &quot;

Okay, now we&#039;re getting somewhere. Explain how this applies. 

Is it times of difficulty? I don’t see it.

Lovers of self? They seem to be trying to serve others.
Of money? They’re not asking for money.
Proud? Probably but no more than most.
Abusive? They seem to be trying to end an abuse of limiting personal religious freedom.
Disobedient? Their parents haven’t weighed in.
Ungrateful? Possibly, if so please explain how.
Unholy? Undoubtedly because they aren’t Christians, just as most people aren‘t.
Heartless? Not if they’re trying to do what they THINK helps others.
Unappeasable? They’ve spelled out what would satisfy them.
Slanderous? Nope, they haven’t bad-mouthed anybody.

Let’s drop down, they aren’t having the appearance of godliness, so that doesn’t apply.

So what DOES apply to this situation? At the time Paul was writing, the vast majority followed non Christian religions, lived for bribes, worshiped the leader as a god, had no public schools, killed Christians for sport. 

As best I can tell, these folks believe worship should be a private thing, not dependent on the decision of the majority as you profess to prefer. From my reading of scripture, God wants people to worship him with their hearts, not just their lips. Any worship by constraint is against His will.

But I could be wrong, so please expound further.

David still wondering</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>REGARDING:<br />
&#8220;But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people. &#8221;</p>
<p>Okay, now we&#8217;re getting somewhere. Explain how this applies. </p>
<p>Is it times of difficulty? I don’t see it.</p>
<p>Lovers of self? They seem to be trying to serve others.<br />
Of money? They’re not asking for money.<br />
Proud? Probably but no more than most.<br />
Abusive? They seem to be trying to end an abuse of limiting personal religious freedom.<br />
Disobedient? Their parents haven’t weighed in.<br />
Ungrateful? Possibly, if so please explain how.<br />
Unholy? Undoubtedly because they aren’t Christians, just as most people aren‘t.<br />
Heartless? Not if they’re trying to do what they THINK helps others.<br />
Unappeasable? They’ve spelled out what would satisfy them.<br />
Slanderous? Nope, they haven’t bad-mouthed anybody.</p>
<p>Let’s drop down, they aren’t having the appearance of godliness, so that doesn’t apply.</p>
<p>So what DOES apply to this situation? At the time Paul was writing, the vast majority followed non Christian religions, lived for bribes, worshiped the leader as a god, had no public schools, killed Christians for sport. </p>
<p>As best I can tell, these folks believe worship should be a private thing, not dependent on the decision of the majority as you profess to prefer. From my reading of scripture, God wants people to worship him with their hearts, not just their lips. Any worship by constraint is against His will.</p>
<p>But I could be wrong, so please expound further.</p>
<p>David still wondering</p>
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		<title>By: Pete Barrentine</title>
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		<dc:creator>Pete Barrentine</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Aug 2012 13:34:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Mr. Green, there are several references in the Bible.

2 Timothy 3:1-5 ESV / 2 helpful votes

But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people. 

Ben, no where in my comments is mentioned racism. The only mention I made was regarding groups that are continually challenging Christian values or the morals of the majority instead of the minority. As far as a charter school goes, Nothing was mentioned about all white schools. Why would you come to this conclusion? Do you have racial feelings?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mr. Green, there are several references in the Bible.</p>
<p>2 Timothy 3:1-5 ESV / 2 helpful votes</p>
<p>But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people. </p>
<p>Ben, no where in my comments is mentioned racism. The only mention I made was regarding groups that are continually challenging Christian values or the morals of the majority instead of the minority. As far as a charter school goes, Nothing was mentioned about all white schools. Why would you come to this conclusion? Do you have racial feelings?</p>
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		<title>By: Ben</title>
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		<dc:creator>Ben</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Aug 2012 01:55:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I&#039;m assuming you would have no problem with an all-white charter school.  As long as the parents CHOOSE to send their kids there, there&#039;s no problem, right?

If they have a problem with racism, enroll your child somewhere else.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m assuming you would have no problem with an all-white charter school.  As long as the parents CHOOSE to send their kids there, there&#8217;s no problem, right?</p>
<p>If they have a problem with racism, enroll your child somewhere else.</p>
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		<title>By: David Huie Green</title>
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		<dc:creator>David Huie Green</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2012 23:09:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>REGARDING:
&quot;parents who do not want their children subjected to religion can send them to the school in their district. The Bible tells that what is happening is what will happen. &quot;

I accept that you are more knowledgeable than I am, but please cite book, chapter and verse for that scripture.

David seeking enlightenment
not wanting to add or take away</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>REGARDING:<br />
&#8220;parents who do not want their children subjected to religion can send them to the school in their district. The Bible tells that what is happening is what will happen. &#8221;</p>
<p>I accept that you are more knowledgeable than I am, but please cite book, chapter and verse for that scripture.</p>
<p>David seeking enlightenment<br />
not wanting to add or take away</p>
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		<title>By: Pete Barrentine</title>
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		<dc:creator>Pete Barrentine</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2012 21:15:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The ACLU, The NAACP and all of the other groups that jump on anything to cause our Nation to sink deeper in the gutter should be imprisoned. Personally I wonder why the ACLU is not standing up for the poor Christians who are only trying to express their right to Freedom of Religion as our Constitution guarantees. Why are they only worried about muslims? This is a Charter School. Even though it is funded federally parents who do not want their children subjected to religion can send them to the school in their district. The Bible tells that what is happening is what will happen. Maybe a little prayer would help children to gain some respect for others and some self respect.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The ACLU, The NAACP and all of the other groups that jump on anything to cause our Nation to sink deeper in the gutter should be imprisoned. Personally I wonder why the ACLU is not standing up for the poor Christians who are only trying to express their right to Freedom of Religion as our Constitution guarantees. Why are they only worried about muslims? This is a Charter School. Even though it is funded federally parents who do not want their children subjected to religion can send them to the school in their district. The Bible tells that what is happening is what will happen. Maybe a little prayer would help children to gain some respect for others and some self respect.</p>
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		<title>By: Nikki</title>
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		<dc:creator>Nikki</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2012 19:08:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>This is a charter school that parents CHOOSE to enroll their children in. They are well aware of the curriculum chosen by the school administration before the apply. My mother has been a teacher there for years and I have volunteered there myself. This school is amazing and their administrator strives for these children to be able to overcome the stereotypes that have been set upon them. If they have a problem with religion being taught, enroll your child somewhere else.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a charter school that parents CHOOSE to enroll their children in. They are well aware of the curriculum chosen by the school administration before the apply. My mother has been a teacher there for years and I have volunteered there myself. This school is amazing and their administrator strives for these children to be able to overcome the stereotypes that have been set upon them. If they have a problem with religion being taught, enroll your child somewhere else.</p>
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		<title>By: Ben Thar</title>
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		<dc:creator>Ben Thar</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2012 17:22:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Jane, you seem to be missing several points.

PCA is a private school.  No tax dollars.  Parents pay to put their children there.
You can be as religious as you want on your own dime.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jane, you seem to be missing several points.</p>
<p>PCA is a private school.  No tax dollars.  Parents pay to put their children there.<br />
You can be as religious as you want on your own dime.</p>
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