Since when is tolerance one way?

Or should this be titled, "Christians are Being Discriminated Against"

Teacher Accused of Displaying Bible Sues District

By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS –

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio school teacher fired over accusations that he preached Christianity in class says in a $1 million lawsuit that his free speech and civil rights were violated.

John Freshwater, an eighth-grade teacher in Mount Vernon, northeast of Columbus, also says he was harassed because of his religion, was defamed and suffered a hostile work environment...

That is only the introduction to an article about a school teacher who is being discriminated against because he is exercising his First Amendment right to freedom of religion and freedom of speech.

The ACLU was founded by a socialist-athiest (see World Net Daily for verification) who declared his agenda to turn the United States into a socialist, athiest nation. For over 50 years, Christians have maintained a silent tolerance of this agenda to the point that now Christians are having their God-given and Constitutionally endowed rights taken away. More and more I see Christians being persecuted in the United States, a nation that was founded on Christian principles for the purpose of freedom of religion.

What is wrong with this picture?

1. Tolerance is a two way street. If the athiest wants Christians to tolerate them, then it is only fair and right that they tolerate Christians. Trying to silence them invokes slavery, bondage, suppression. Freedom applies to Christians being able to express their views just as much as athiests or any other religion has to express their views.

2. The United States was established by Christians for freedom of worship (not freedom from worship). Our founders allowed for dissenting viewpoints, but did not permit the silencing of anyone because of a religious background or lack thereof.

3. The reason the United States has become such a powerful nation is due in a large part to the influence of Christianity on the people's work ethic. We work harder, more productively, more respectfully than any other nation on earth. Therefore, we have become leaders in technology, production and output. That same Christian ethic is what has made us the most charitable nation on earth. You don't see other countries sending money to the United States, but we continually spend enormous amounts of money on other countries to help them with their poverty issues.

4. Christianity has always taught obedience to the laws of the land, respect for others, the importance of family and personal integrity. These are qualities that make that make for a strong nation and that make Christians good citizens.

Why, therefore, would any thinking person want to discriminate and persecute Christians? Why are people allowing a small group of anti-god hate mongers to suppress one of the most essential freedoms of our nation - the freedom of religion and the freedom of speech?

What is so wrong about a teacher or anyone else expressing their faith in God? The Christian believe system builds good character. What's wrong with that? If anything, Christians should be held in high regard and respect by all citizens of the United States regardless of their personal religious beliefs.

It is time for All Christians to stand up and speak up before they are shut up by a government that is rapidly forgetting that we are a great nation only because we are "Under God". Take that away and we will soon decline like Europe and so many other parts of the world where there is no hope, no life, no future.

Your Faith is Showing

Recent comments by Barak Obama make me wonder about his faith. As he tours the middle east, he continues to hide his faith in Jesus Christ and try to appease those who have declared an open hatred of Christians and Christianity. Instead of confronting them of their genocide of Christians in their countries, he is sounding more and more like one of them.

I thought Barak Obama claimed to be a Christian. When I review the church that he attended until the minister's hatred towards the United States, racial bigotry towards the white race and lack of Christ-like teaching and behavior, it is no surprise that he does not reflect the character of one who has an active relationship with Jesus Christ.

It is appauling that Barak Obama has not yet chosen to attend a church since becoming President. It is even more appauling that he did not participate in the National Day of Prayer, a first since the event was started many Presidents ago.

I will leave the determination of Barak Obama's salvation in the hands of God, but from my perspective, he does not appear to be one whom Jesus will speak up for on the Day of Judgement. Jesus said that if we deny Him, He will deny us before the Father. You can't get into Heaven without Jesus.

I will pray for Barak Obama to realize that without Christ, he can't begin to lead this country. I will also pray that his relationship with Rick Warren and some other ministers will lead him to a recommitment to Christ and a spiritual growth that will make him a better President than what he has displayed so far.

I encourage you to go to www.presidentialprayerteam.org and sign up to pray for our President, regardless of who he is. Every Thursday, they will send you a detailed email on how to pray for our President and nation.

God bless America!