As I mentioned previously, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, the Republican Vice Presidential candidate, signed a proclamation which declared a week in October 2007 as "Christian Heritage Week" in
Governor Palin's proclamation is part of a much broader tradition of presidents, congressmen, governors, and other public officials encouraging the public to reflect on our traditions or voluntarily pray and give thanks. For example, over the past two decades, nearly 40 states have issued similar proclamations on multiple occasions.
In fact, Congress, by Public Law 100-307, as amended, has called on our nation to reaffirm the role of prayer in our society by recognizing each year a "National Day of Prayer." Each year, the president issues a proclamation as President Bush did in April 2008.
Governor Palin understands that acknowledging our nation's heritage is consistent with the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment and does not represent a government endorsement of a specific religion. These proclamations are based on historical fact and simply encourage those who are willing to do so to celebrate our nation's heritage. No person is compelled to engage in religious activity or penalized for failing to do so. Acknowledging our heritage does not violate the Constitution.
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How much of America's heritage can Palin understand when she thinks that "Under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance was good enough for the founding fathers.
The pledge was not written for another hundred years after founding of the country and the "Under God" part was not added until the 1950's.
"The "Christian Heritage" resolution is filled with misquotes of the founders"
In the first example, she altered the tense, speaking in he first person as being one of those (along with her audience) to whom Washington was addressing ("ourselves" instead of "themselves:), along with paraphrasing, and giving partial quotes without the required [...]where appropriate.
Also, it's possible to misquote by quoting a source that is in itself in error. This requires multiple searches or lookups to avoid.
By now she must know that every citation you provide will be disected, and even if correct, may be labled 'quote mining', if taken out of context to a degree that may (to some) alter its meaning. Quoting others to support your views is indeed a slippery slope.
Rather than being disingenuous, she simply needs an editr/writer to proof her words.
Responding to Peter's question of 9/1/08, he asked:
"Anne, can you tell us what Obama has done to exhibit a lack or character in your eyes?"
Peter,
I'm not on this site on a daily basis...and when I saw your question as I was getting offline I began a response in which I listed the many things about Obama that leave me with no choice other than to see him as lacking in judgment/character. Only two things have kept me from posting it here & now:
1. It is completely off the topic of this Blog which is focused on the fact that Palin understands that our nation's foundation is based in our Christian heritage.
2. As I began to answer your question, in spite of the fact that I was trying to be brief, I found myself filling up the third page and was not done...so I took a break. Now, I don't have any problem with sharing my perspective, but really thought that long of an off-topic comment might not be seen as appropriate here.
Thoughts, anyone???
Ann L.
MR. Sekulow,
Your fund raisers just called me and asked if I knew Christians were being persecuted in foreign countries. I asked if she knew that Christians like me are being persecuted in this country. I am accused of not being a Christian and have repeatedly had my Obama for President signs stolen from my front yard by God fearing Republicans. I am called a socialist for daring to assume that a righteous God would have no problem with providing health care for all of his children. I know that I am on God's side and that he would cleanse his temple of these "family values" phonies if he were here today.
You are welcome to call me again tomorrow night. I'll be glad to talk to you about your concern for persecuted Christians. By the way, Jesus WAS a community organizer.
Carol D. Thompson
I find it rather strange that a person would feel less "American" because others would enjoy a "Christian Heritage Week". If a person is established in their heart the basis of their beliefs or lack thereof, will the one week change that? Let them have their week! History has been taught to us over many years that America was established seeking freedom of religion. Though religion had different views, the one common denominator was "Jesus". Prayer has been removed from the schools, and as the man posted previously he is being persecuted right here in his own country. How Sad!
Democrate or Republican.... Lets give the Christian Americans their week.
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