Bible Verse Ban at Georgia High School
A Georgia school board has banned Bible verse banners held by cheerleaders at the Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School football field, despite the fact that they have been doing it for the last ten years. The ban was established after a woman complained that the banners violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.
What I don’t understand is how this verse from Timothy 1:7 (from one of the high school’s banners) can offend anyone. “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.” But, appartently it did.
Christian parents are not being quite in this manner. In fact they have protested the ban by wearing “Warriors for Christ” T-shirts at the football games and showing up with posters of Bible verses.
A local youth pastor, Brad Scott, has set up a Facebook page and has organized a large rally in support of the Bible verse banners.
I believe the woman who protested about the banners is seeing much more publicity about them than before her protest. It’s heart-warming to see Christians stand up for their faith.
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We have just as much right to have a scripture on our bodies, clothing, banner, poter board etc. as they have the right complain. also we can spaek it and sing it so dont let it stop you from doing what is right. dont stop , never sreading the word of God at all cost dont stop. God will supply all your needs. be encouraged. always sincerely,
michelle
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