SHORT COMMUNICATION 176
Another Wrong-Headed Decision
By
Roger Behra
On April 15, 2010, the culture in America was once again kicked in the teeth by a federal court judge’s decision. Judge Barbara Crabb ruled that the National Day of Prayer which has always been set for May 6 and honored on that day since 1952 has been declared unconstitutional. It is just another slap in the face by another counterculture person who wants to throw out the old traditions in keeping with counterculture philosophy. That recent ruling has rubbed a very raw nerve among many Americans. The only ones in favor of the ruling are atheist and the irreligious.
The ruling has thrown government and other leaders into a definite quandary. They realize that the judge’s decision fails to understand reality. A prayer day once a year does not impose a religion on anyone. It is just a collective activity placing trust in God. After all “In God We Trust” is printed on American coins. Prayer has been an important part of American history since her beginning. Will Americans ever be able to pray as nation ever again? Will we ever be able to sing “God Bless America” is another question. The National Day of prayer has been a tradition for fifty-seven years until April 15, 2010.
Many clear thinking Governors, Mayors, and other in leadership positions are going to disregards the ruling. It is going to be the National Day of Prayer as usual, and that seems to be the sensible approach. Maybe U.S. District Judge Barbara Crabb will get over her crabby behavior and join in with millions of American’s with her mown prayer on May 6, 2010. Since it is not a religion or church function, long live public group prayer in America anywhere at any time. Meanwhile pray for Barbara Crabb. It seems live she needs God´s help in making the simplest of daily decisions. And also pray for atheist. They are badly in need of prayers; also. The very small and ignorant brains of the atheist are the reason the National Day of Prayer ended up in court before Judge Barbara Crabb(y).
R. B.
5-2-10