Judge Sides With Cheerleaders In Bible Banner Lawsuit

Student painting Christian banners for football games

A Texas judge has ruled cheerleaders are allowed to display banners with Bible verses at football games. Initially the school district barred the practice and was sued as a result of their decision. However, a ruling by State District Judge Steven Thomas has struck down the district's rule, granting students the ability to display the banners, as it is their constitutional right.

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Judge rules for cheerleaders in Bible banner suit

8, 2013 | Updated: May 8, 2013 8:48pm - HOUSTON (AP) — A judge ruled Wednesday that cheerleaders at a Southeast Texas high school can display banners emblazoned with Bible verses at football games. But the ruling might not have settled the issue of whether the banners are protected free speech, according to an attorney for the cheerleaders' school district.

State District Judge Steven Thomas determined the Kountze High School cheerleaders' banners are constitutionally permissible. In the ruling, Thomas determined that no law "prohibits cheerleaders from using religious-themed banners at school sporting events."...

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News Report: The IRS Targeted Christians (Videos)

This is a follow up the articles The FBI And Ethics and Congressional Senator Confirms The IRS Politically Targeted Conservatives Just As The Site Stated, regarding a scandal the Judiciary Report broke first in regard to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) targeting conservatives and people who criticize the government online.

A news report today indicates the IRS also targeted high profile Christians and Christian groups with online and or TV presence for harassment when filing tax returns. As my regular readers know, not only have I been criticizing the government online (an issue the FBI emailed the Judiciary Report over a few years ago) I am also a Christian with an online presence, reaching millions.

Congressman lauded for tearing the IRS a new one in Congress last week:

 

So based on the above mentioned criteria, I fit every check box for the harassment that ensued at the hands of the IRS, leading me to break the story online a few years ago. I wasn't trying to start trouble, but at the end of the day, we're all human and entitled to basic rights. No one deserves to be harassed, defrauded or discriminated against. This was a serious misuse of the IRS.

President Obama has publicly denied any knowledge of the harassment campaign, but today it was revealed member of his cabinet at the White House knew and sanctioned it. What I find ironic is the FBI is investigating the IRS in this matter, when they were involved in the misconduct against select people they sent the IRS after, as a form of harassment.

8.6 Million People Watched The Third Season Debut Episode Of 'Duck Dynasty'

The Robertson family, cast of the reality show "Duck Dynasty"

The new season of the hit reality show "Duck Dynasty" starring the Robertson family, debuted to high ratings two weeks ago, as the show was watched by 8,600,000 people. It's the top non-scripted show on television. Congrats to them, as the show is hilarious and edifying. It's nice to watch something on television that is good, inspiring and makes people laugh. Continued success to you.  

Christians Need To Create Blogs To Encourage People Who Are Hurting And Suffering

Blogs have become an important communications outlet, allowing everyday people to reach the world via the written word. Many successfully blogs started from nothing and grew into worldwide sites, due to the impact of what was written.

Christians should make use of this wonderful tool, via sites such as Blogger and Wordpress (templates are available) creating blogs to share the faith and inspire hope in others. With so many people in the world hurting from the troubles of life, a good word in season, via blogs sharing hope and faith, will encourage those who are struggling, while edifying others.

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Ray Lewis Retires In Style As He And The Baltimore Ravens Take The Super Bowl

Ray Lewis

Christian football player Ray Lewis retired from the game of football in Louisiana on a high note, as a two time Super Bowl winning champion. Lewis and the Baltimore Ravens battled through a tough game against the outstanding San Francisco 49ers and came out on top. Congrats.

Many noticed Lewis' undershirt had "Psalms 91" on it, which began trending on Twitter and was featured on other websites. For some, Psalm 91 is a prayer of blessings, for others it's a prayer of protection. If I were standing on a field and the 49ers were charging towards me, I know I'd need all the "protecting" I could get (LOL).

I usually pray Psalm 91 for protection, especially the line "He (God) will give His angels charge over you" because in life, you never know what could happen. I admire men like Lewis, Tim Tebow and others, who are humble enough to give God thanks for their lives and stand up for the faith. God bless you guys.