Happy Easter To All

On this day before Easter I would like to reflect on the Holiday itself, as well as on Christianity in general in our Country today.

I am thankful for the gift of Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. Because of His sacrifice, I can go on with my life knowing that my sins are forgiven. It is also because of His sacrifice that I strive each day to be a kinder person, a more loving person, a more giving person, a more tolerant person, a more forgiving person, a non-judgemental person, . . .A Better Person.

I do believe in "Separation of Church & State." That being said, I do NOT Ever want to see my children or the children of anyone else punished for saying a prayer privately to themselves in school, no matter the religion. I believe that it is our right to pray or not pray as we choose, when we choose and where we choose.

I do believe in the "Live-And-Let-Live" idea. It is not my place to judge anyone for the way that they live their lives, No matter how it may conflict with my own moral beliefs. I believe that it is my duty as a Christian to care for everyone equally, no matter their lifestyle. However, I also believe that it is my duty to speak up and let my own beliefs about Morality be known.

I believe that a major problem in our country today is the fact that we ARE straying away from Morality and Family Values. As time goes by, it would seem that we are more and more willing to accept immoral things in our daily lives. . . .Such as Extreme Sex & Violence on TV, pornography Everywhere, children showing disrespect to Everyone.

It would appear that many people in America are more worried about what is "Politically Correct" rather than what is "Morally Justified." This is an Especially Great Concern of mine where the "Leaders of our Country" are concerned. I believe that by trying to be "Politically Correct" all the time, our elected officials have let us down. They would do far better for this country if they were to vote with their hearts and listen to the will of the people who put them in office, rather than worrying so much about what is "Politically Correct" and what Might cost them votes in the Next election. They should do what they believe to be Moral & Right and Not Ever Worry about what the Next Election will hold for them.

Lu