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A Christmas Commentary by a Notable Person Subject: Ben Stein Commentary The following article is a MUST READ for those who are concerned with the current day's turmoil. Ben Stein identifies valid points & raises the question of why are we so compliant. Subject: CBS Sunday Morning! BEN STEIN ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The following was written by Ben Stein and recited by him on CBS Sunday Morning Commentary. My confession: I am a Jew, and every single one of my ancestors was Jewish. And it does not bother me even a little bit when people call those beautiful lit up, bejeweled trees Christmas trees. I don't feel threatened. I don't feel discriminated against. That's what they are: Christmas trees. It doesn't bother me a bit when people say, "Merry Christmas" to me. I don't think they are slighting me or getting ready to put me in a ghetto. In fact, I kind of like it. It shows that we are all brothers and sisters celebrating this happy time of year. It doesn't bother me at all that there is a manger scene on display at a key intersection near my beach house in Malibu. If people want a creche, it's just as fine with me as is the Menorah a few hundred yards away. I don't like getting pushed around for being a Jew, and I don't think Christians like getting pushed around for being Christians. I think people who believe in God are sick and tired of getting pushed around, period. I have no idea where the concept came from that America is an explicitly atheist country. I can't find it in the Constitution and I don't like it being shoved down my throat. Or maybe I can put it another way: where did the idea come from that we should worship Nick and Jessica and we aren't allowed to worship God as we understand Him? I guess that's a sign that I'm getting old, too. But there are a lot of us who are wondering where Nick and Jessica came from and where the America we knew went to. In light of the many jokes we send to one another for a laugh, this is a little different: This is not intended to be a joke; it's not funny, it's intended to get you thinking. Billy Graham's was interviewed on the Early Show and Jane Clayson asked her "How could God let something like this happen?" (regarding Katrina) Anne Graham gave an extremely profound and insightful response. She said, "I believe God is deeply saddened by this, just as we are, but for years we've been telling God to get out of our schools, to get out of our government and to get out of our lives. And being the gentleman He is, I believe He has calmly backed out. How can we expect God to give us His blessing and His protection if we demand He leave us alone?" In light of recent events...terrorists attack, school shootings, etc. I think it started when Madeleine Murray O'Hare (she was murdered, her body found recently) complained she didn't want prayer in our schools, and we said OK. Then someone said you better not read the Bible in school. The Bible says thou shalt not kill, thou shalt not steal, and love your neighbor as yourself. And we said OK. Then Dr. Benjamin Spock said we shouldn't spank our when they misbehave because their little personalities would be warped and we might damage their self-esteem (Dr. Spock's committed suicide). We said an expert should know what he's talking about. And we said OK. Now we're asking ourselves why our have no conscience, why they don't know right from wrong, and why it doesn't bother them to kill strangers, their classmates, and themselves. Probably, if we think about it long and hard enough, we can figure it out. I think it has a great deal to do with "WE REAP WHAT WE SOW." Funny how simple it is for people to trash God and then wonder why the world's going to hell. Funny how we believe what the newspapers say, but question what the Bible says. Funny how you can send 'jokes' through e-mail and they spread like wildfire but when you start sending messages regarding the Lord, people think twice about sharing. Funny how lewd, crude, vulgar and obscene articles pass freely through cyberspace, but public discussion of God is suppressed in the school and workplace. Are you laughing? Funny how when you forward this message, you will not send it to many on your address list because you're not sure what they believe, or what they will think of you for sending it. Funny how we can be more worried about what other people think of us than what God thinks of us. Pass it on if you think it has merit. If not then just discard it.. no one will know you did. But, if you discard this thought process, don't sit back and complain about what bad shape the world is in. My Best Regards. Honestly and respectfully, Ben Stein  Vincit Veritas~Truth Conquers |
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Thanks for posting this, really it ought to be posted for the whole world to see and heed. But it is what it is. I truly believe everything stated in the commentary to be true! God Bless You, -T Born Again Christians only need to chew, It's those left behind that have to swallow it.
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Beloved Rhonda, We have to remember that as we don't like to have our rights stepped on, neither do others. If you know someone is Jewish and they don't celebrate Christmas, wish them accordingly. Ben Stein just happens to be open to Merry Christmas. We must be gentle as a dove and wise as a serpent. I happened to watch a Hollywood night honouring movies and music. I don't know how many times the name of Jesus was mentioned. I wish I had kept count, but it was more than several. Let's pray for our enemies and let the LORD into their hearts through our love. Merry Christmas to you and yours   God Bless you all  With Great Love & Blessings, Hiz4Ever † Vincit Veritas~Truth Conquers
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Thanks for posting this, really it ought to be posted for the whole world to see and heed. But it is what it is. I truly believe everything stated in the commentary to be true! God Bless You, -T Beloved T, Sometimes what is heard is not what is shouted, but what is shown in manner. Remember when Jesus walked the earth, He was rejected and despised. Even now and up to the very minute He returns, He will be rejected and not accepted by those who cannot comprehend the light. All the shouting in this world will not change their hearts. We can only pray for their souls. Merry Christmas and God Bless you. With Great Love & Blessings, Hiz4Ever † Vincit Veritas~Truth Conquers
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Beloved Pete, You are correct. Have you voiced your opinion to your current representatives regarding the bill HR 2275? This bill would amend the IRS code to repeal the prohibition against churches and other tax-exempt orgs participating in politcal campaigns or supporting or opposing candidates for public office. It should come to the floor of the House soon. Merry Christmas and God Bless you. With Great Love & Blessings, Hiz4Ever † Vincit Veritas~Truth Conquers
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Beloved Leanne, Merry Christmas and God Bless you & yours With Great Love & Blessings, Hiz4Ever † Vincit Veritas~Truth Conquers
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