Thursday, April 25, 2024

Sister Tarpley’s column: Jesus is the reason for the season

Cousin Lillian Green with her granddaughter Lydia Mya, Cousin Rev. Cecil Green from North Carolina and Cousin Robert (Bob) Ali-Carr from Florida at a recent family gathering.

GOD BLESS AMERICA:   Will we be the “Country of Choice” and still be America if we continue to make the changes forced on America by some individuals from other countries that chose to come and live in America because it is the “Country of Choice?”  Think about it.

I have to say this, “When will something be done about MY RIGHTS AS AN AMERICAN?”  I proudly celebrate Christmas, Jesus’ Birthday;   After all, Jesus is the Reason for the Season!  However, because it isn’t celebrated by everyone in America, we are discouraged from saying “Merry Christmas.”

We are now encouraged to say, “Season’s Greetings.”  It’s no longer a “Christmas Vacation” from school and the office; it’s now a “Winter or Holiday Break.”  It’s amazing how this “Winter or Holiday Break” ALWAYS occurs during America’s traditional “Christmas Holidays?”

We have gone so far the other way; we have bent over backwards not to offend anyone, that I am now being offended.  But it seems that no one has a problem with that.  The following says it all!

After hearing that the State of Florida changed its opinion and let a Muslim woman have her picture on her driver’s license with her face covered, this editorial by an American citizen, was published in a Tampa newspaper.

Immigrants, not Americans, must adapt!  I am tired of our nation worrying about whether we are offending some individuals or their culture.  After the terrorist attacks on 9/11, we experienced a surge in patriotism by many Americans.

However, the dust from the attacks had barely settled when the “politically correct” crowd began complaining about the possibility that our patriotism was offending others.

I am not against immigration; nor do I hold a grudge against anyone seeking a better life by coming to America.  Our population is made up of descendants from immigrants.  But, there are a few things that those who have recently come to our country, and apparently some that are born here, need to understand.

This idea of America being too much of a multicultural community has served only to dilute our sovereignty and our national identity.  Americans have our own culture, our own society, our own language, and our own lifestyle.

Our culture developed over centuries of struggles, trials, and victories by millions of men and women who sought freedom.

We speak ENGLISH, not Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language.  Therefore, if you wish to become a part of America, learn ENGLISH!

“In God We Trust” is our national motto; this motto was adopted because of Christian men and women, based on Christian principles, founded this nation; this is clearly documented.

It is appropriate to display it on the walls in our schools, and in our government buildings.   If God offends you, then I suggest that you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is a major and important part of our culture.

If Stars and Stripes offend you or you don’t like Uncle Sam, then seriously consider a move to another part of world.  We are happy with our culture and we have no desire to change.

We don’t care how you did things where you came from, if it was that good, why did you come here?  This is OUR COUNTRY, our land, and our culture.

Our First Amendment gives every citizen the right to express his opinion, and we will allow you every opportunity to do so.  But once you are through complaining, whining, and griping about our flag, our pledge, our national motto, and/or our culture, I highly encourage you to take advantage of one other great American freedom, THE RIGHT TO LEAVE!

This Holiday Season, remember that Jesus is the Reason for this Season and we must thank God for Him being born to save the world with His precious shed blood.

This 2012 Christmas Season ask God to bless you that you may be a blessing to others.  It is more blessed to give than receive.  Ask Him to keep you strong that you may help those that are weak.

Ask God to uplift you that you may have words of encouragement for others.  Pray for those that are lost and need to find their way; and for those misjudged and misunderstood.

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