Sam is back in North Carolina. He says it's nice to be back and he went shopping for fresh fruit and real food. They arrived Saturday and had work Sunday morning at 6:30 am. The thought was it would prevent too much celebrating for some soldiers. He has half days for a week, then a week of leave. Planning on being home for two weeks in July.
What a month. The Monarchs came out of their cocoons and won last Friday. The battled and came from behind twice eventually scoring 6 runs in the bottom of the 6th inning to win. Wilson picked up the win in relief. And what a relief it is.
EUHS has been on the radio waves and the topic of much discussion lately amongst the town's citizens. The smoke is still hanging about us, so the truth is still unknown. Many things have been said and with much sincerity and conviction. I hope some civility comes soon. The issue is the prayer during the graduation ceremony. I've been a part of a few discussions with a cross section of the town. As usual the kids are on lockdown from discussing the topic in class, but outside there is some talk. The conversations with adults have really made me think though. And make me sad at the same time. Well meaning, sincere and faithful people making angry remarks and threats to do what we've always have done and pray.
I find myself thinking many thoughts.
One comment is that "We are a Christian nation and those that don't like it can put up with it." Are we really a Christian nation?
Doesn't this line of reasoning sound like it's coming from those that forced many to flee to the colonies for religious freedom in the first place?
Now that "we" are in power, we can do what we want with impunity?
Are we reacting to our government, other groups and the courts forcing us to include all stakeholders in everything?
Are we reacting to the term "stakeholders" anytime we hear it?
Are we being divisive as Christ called us not to do?
More to come as I sort.
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