Letters to the Editor

Reinstate God

Our president can speak of God whenever he chooses.  Our legislators can start with a prayer, organizations can pray before a dinner but our children, teachers and employers are not allowed to pray to or teach about God.

Using Europe and their loss of faith as an example of what not to do, we should be a world leader in honoring prayer.

Stand up, America, and reinstate God to schools, home and work.  Our children deserve the best and should know they can use all methods of comfort and love including prayer for help. God’s love is there for everyone. We just need to ask. And ask is what my public school did each morning when I was young. It was a great comfort for me.  Our school prayer history went from praying aloud, to praying silently, to a moment of silent thought, to eliminating every aspect of God.  We need to bring the good aspects of education to the forefront again.  Our schools, homes and workplaces need a good balance of freedom.

Our president said we should not hinder the little children according to the word of God, yet we deny them the freedom to pray before, during and after school when it could be comforting and rewarding for them.

Let’s join together to reinstate God to schools, homes and work. Use this slogan on bumper stickers, pens, pencils, mugs, mouse pads or any way you want to get the word out.

Dick and Mary Riddell
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