All
that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do
nothing (Edmund Burke). Here's an exceptional way how a graduating class
invoked God's blessing without violating court's order.
They walked in tandem, each of the
ninety-three students filing into the already crowded auditorium. With
rich maroon gowns flowing and the traditional caps, they looked almost
as grown up as they felt. Dads swallowed hard behind broad smiles, and
moms freely brushed away tears.
This class would not pray during the
commencements - not by choice but because of a recent court ruling
prohibiting it. The principal and several students were careful to stay
within the guidelines allowed by the ruling. They gave inspirational and
challenging speeches, but no one mentioned divine guidance and no one
asked for blessings on the graduates nor their families. The speeches
were nice, but they were routine ... until the final speech received a
standing ovation.
A solitary student walked proudly to the
microphone. He stood still and silent for just a moment, and then he
delivered his speech ... an astounding SNEEZE! The rest of the students
rose immediately to their feet, and in unison they said, "GOD BLESS
YOU!!"
The audience exploded into applause. The
graduating class found a unique way to invoke God's blessing on their
future ... with or without the court's approval.
When there is a will there is a way ...
By Tim Pedrosa
With
hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe
thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with
the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, Are we sure this is a good
time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance? |