Now, I must admit, my initial internal reaction was anything but Christian. Then I got to wondering. Where did this kind of attitude from a 7^th grader originate? My conclusion is he has been influenced by attitudes at home, in the media (tv, movies, news, politics, history books) or the internet.

What concerns me most about this exchange is that it is acceptable to the school. If this had been an exchange involving a black child, a Muslim child, a gay child….well you get the idea, the school authorities would have stepped in and condemned this as hate speech, racism and/or bullying. But in this time of our nation’s history it is perfectly acceptable to bash Christians.

I have known from an early age with every fiber of my being, deep within my heart of hearts that God exists. I have danced with Him throughout my 56 years. Sometimes I try to lead, sometimes I follow and sometimes I sit in the chairs against the wall watching everyone else dance. I have even tried to spike the punch a time or two. In other words, I’m not perfect. That’s why I need God. I am convinced beyond a shadow of a doubt that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that He became the perfect sacrifice for my failings and faults. It just makes innate sense to me that the one true God of love would provide a way for imperfect me to connect with Him.

Numerous polls are taken on a regular basis to try and get a handle on religion in the United States. The numbers fluctuate depending on how the question is asked but consistently the numbers show that approximately 80% of Americans identify themselves as Christian. Maybe that’s why liberals see them as such a threat.

There are many songs asking God to bless America. I’m sure a few come to your mind. I am afraid we are not at a place right now that God would be inclined to shower us with blessings. We kill our unborn babies, we deny Him in our schools, government, cemeteries, workplace, public forums and so forth. We thumb our noses at Him. So why would He want to bless us? Even His Chosen People have experienced what happens when they deny and disobey Him.

We get what we deserve and as a country we deserve the worst. I believe Obama, Pelosi, Reid, our economy and riots in the streets are evidence that He is letting us have our way. We sure know how to mess things up without Him don’t we?

God help us!