evmori

I found The Big Book of Scout Worship Services on the web, but can't remember where! It's great! Has tons of stuff to use for a variety of worship services. If anyone is interested in this, PM me with you e-mail & I will send it to you. Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

The news is now sensationalized! Every story is big news even when it isn't! They toss teasers at you to keep you watching! It all about ratings not reporting. Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

Aw heck! Let's go back to bartering! No money! Barter services!

Interesting. I have no trouble viewing it & I'm using FireFox 2.0.0.11. Here's a link to the Headlines. http://www.scouter.com/news/default.asp Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

Testing is OK but retesting is a no-no!

And in the article the Scoutmaster (I think) claims it was part of the original project.

If it's double secret probation, then knowledge is good!

One solution to your problem, Lisabob, would be to let mom pick up her Scouts early Sunday like she requested. Another solution would be to have a Scouts Own Service prior to breaking camp. Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

I gotta agree on the bad art comment. I saw photos of it and it was not pleasing to the eye. Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

You forgot 4-H participation in religious activities does not violate the separation of Church and State when: 1) The purpose of participating is secular; 2) the primary effect of participating will not be to advance religion; and 3) the participation will not excessively entangle the affairs of the government with the affairs of the church. If the scheduling of religious prayers, for example, reflects a secular purpose of setting a tone of solemnity prior to a meeting or meal, and the prayers are nondenominational or various prayers reflecting a variety of religious traditions are utilized, then this would be acceptable. 4-H programs may also engage in activities that neither advance nor inhibit religion, allowing moments of silence, for example. Can 4-H Clubs include specific and overt references to a specific religious tradition within their club or program names? No, 4-H club names that promote specific religious perspectives or icons promote the ideals of religious life and are not secular. Promoting such ideals in 4-H programs, clubs, or activities not only has religious purpose, it promotes one religion over others, and it creates the impression that 4-H is not open to all regardless of their religious standing. Can 4-H club members and 4-H volunteers hold prescribed religious prayers and Bible readings? 4-H club members and volunteers could use a neutral or nondenominational prayer or reflection to create an environment of solemnity, or to gather a group for a shared meal, but these should not be specific to one denomination or they should vary to reflect a number of traditions. Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10(This message has been edited by evmori)

Was someone discriminated against? There is nothing in the article about someone being discriminated against.

The blanket statement might be overstated, pack, but the rest of GW's post is on the money. Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

I have been notified well after my posts have been removed. Don't agree with the reasons but at least I know who. Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

What a great idea!

I have declined to sit on Eagle boards because I knew a Scout well & didn't want anything to taint the board. When I was the advancement chair of our Troop, I never declined to sit on any BOR. I think, msnowman, what you did was the correct thing to do. Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

I beg to differ pack. Chartering a BSA unit does not promote any religion what so ever! If it does, then giving students Christmas day off promotes religion, too. And giving students Martin Luther King day off, promotes black people! Totally absurd. Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

No the government can't promote religion. And they don't. Chartering a BSA unit isn't promoting any religion. If it is, what religion is it promoting? Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

Does that violate anything pack? I would say it doesn't. I might not like it but that doesn't mean it can't be said. Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

There is a dollar coin. I get them as change. They are roughly the size of quarters & just as confusing as the $2 bill. Now, back to your topic. Do all views need to be presented in public displays? Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

How does hearing it from the government violate anything?

A blessed New Year to all~

OK! I'll play! If the God stone is an infusion of religion, what religion is it an infusion of? A city official approved the project with the God stone in the original project. 99% of Christian churches belong to a religious denomination making your point moot, Merlyn. Argue about the 1% if you want. Never said religious speech was the only thing that needed protected. I could pull the Merlyn card & call you a name but I would never stoop that low. Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10 A blessed New Year to all

The 1st Amendment guarantees us as American the freedom of religion. It also guarantees us the government will not force us to believe in a specific religion or persecute us for not believing in a specific religion. The God stone in this display is in no way a violation of the 1st Amendment. No Christianity isn't a religion. So it doesn't fall under the protection of the 1st Amendment. Then again, since it isn't a religion, it needs no protection. Hope you enjoyed your Christian holiday off work, Merlyn. Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10 A blessed New Year to all

Well if you state it endorses religion, pick one! If ya can't then how is it unconstitutional? No you can't outlaw Christianity, it's a belief. You might be able to in the old USSR or other communist countries. Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10 A blessed New Year to all

Well Beavah, I'd say you're the one clearly advocating censorship; You are, too, Merlyn. You advocate the removal of God from all government stuff by claiming this is endorsing religion, yet you have yet to say what religion this endorses. And remember, Christianity isn't a religion. It is a belief. Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10 A blessed New Year to all