Editor, The News:
Tomorrow, we will celebrate the 233rd anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Not only does the declaration declare independence from British rule, it also declares our nation’s dependence on Almighty God.
The declaration closes with these words: “With a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.”
Our founding fathers and most of our presidents have affirmed faith in God as our sovereign ruler, on whom we depend for “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Thomas Jefferson wrote, “Can liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that their liberties are the gift of God?”
I consider the ACLU to be America’s public enemy number one. This un-American organization is determined to remove from our nation’s documents, schools and public assemblies any mention of God, prayer or reverent faith.
In doing so, it is undermining the foundation on which this nation was built, as well as courting divine judgment. “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord” (Psalm 33:12). By inference, God’s blessing is withheld from the nation whose god is not the Lord.
Although we are a diverse people, the overwhelming majority of us are monotheists — Christians, Muslims and Jews — who believe in one God. We are governed by a democracy in which the majority is supposed to rule.
But in this topsy-turvy generation, the will of the majority must yield to the tyranny of the few.
If just one atheist objects to a prayer or even the mention of God in a high school graduation speech, that person’s will, not that of the majority, must prevail.
Joe Hopkins
New Wilmington
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There is much to appreciate in what community offers
The other day we were running around, and I thought how great the road system in this county is. You can go anywhere and everywhere all for free. We passed stores that were packed with all the things you need, and at reasonable prices. There are restaurants and theaters all around, and no end of free things you can do.
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Treatment of children seen as harmful by local agency
Editor, The News: Having an American family, these days, seems to have lost its value. I am the mother of two much-loved children, who are in foster care by Lawrence County Children and Youth Services.
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Farmers may learn too late the true cost of a gas lease
Editor, The News: “All I can say about that is that we’re going to make a lot of farmers around here rich,” was the response given by a shale industry spokesman at a recent event at Wilmington Area High School when he was asked about what effect shale gas well drilling will have on our local agriculture.
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Politicians seek sacrifices from only some citizens
Editor, the News, On April 26, 1945, my father, with a wife and four children, voluntarily joined the U.S. Army. Twelve million people were in our military and fighting the world war raging over much of the globe.
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City should not eliminate historic district protection
Editor, The News: I have been following the proposed changes by city council for the historical district. As someone who has served on city council for more than 17 years, I believe these changes would be a big mistake.
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Obama budget plan declares war on charities, churches
Editor, The News: The march is on for President Obama’s war on deductions for charitable contributions and religion. Obama wanted to greatly limit tax deductions on charitable donations. Informed Americans cried “foul.”
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Neighborhood watch efforts draw communities closer
Editor, The News: After living on my street for over 30 years, I am finally learning the names of everyone on our block. I’m ashamed to say I have always been too busy to get involved with their lives.
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No changes seen regarding the definitions of marriage
Editor, The News: Have the teachings with respect to marriage as contained in the Talmud, the Torah, the Old and New Testaments, the Koran, British common law and Webster’s dictionary changed?
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Cancer society seeks assistance with transportation for patients
Editor, The News: Did you know that there are people in our community who cannot get to the cancer treatments they need to possibly save their lives?
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