After going over the garden this morning, we got a call from Dad saying that we all need to get to the hospital, he was having a very hard time. My truck's battery was dead. OK, so I decided to take Dad's car to the hospital. It was low on gas so I decided to stop at Kroger for a quick fill up on the way.
I got onto I-45 and noticed that traffic was being cut down to one lane. I exited at the Willis exit, just before traffic was at a standstill. Just as I turned into the parking lot at Kroger, a young guy bolted across in front of me and causes me to slam on the brakes. I couldn't go anywhere and just as importantly, they couldn't go anywhere because it blocked the traffic on the feeder road too. So I'm cursing about it and as soon as there was room, I went around him hurriedly getting to the gas pumps to fill up. At that point, I was just concerned about getting to the hospital.
About 45 seconds later, that same kid pulls up into the stall next to me while I'm filling up the car. The only reason I recognized him was the doo-rag on his head. So I'm filling up the car and think, "Great, now I'm gonna have to kick somebody's ass over stupidity! I don't have time for this." The kid gets out of the car with a chrome pistol in the front of his pants, staring at me and patting the handle of the pistol. He turned around and gathered trash out of his car and put it in the trash can right next to me. He didn't say anything and neither did I.
Had this been a normal morning where I wasn't worrying about Dad, I would have met the guy before he got out of the car so I could slam his head with the door as he tried to get out. I think it's a pretty good thing that I wasn't feeling like a badass. It may have prevented me from being another corpse. We exchanged stares but he got into his car and drove away as I finished filling up the car.
It was weird because it could have been a major thing in my life...but 30 minutes later I was talking to Dad's doctor and thinking nothing about it. I spent the rest of the day with Dad and didn't even think about it until I got home. Now I'm glad I wasn't aggressive! I sure would like to see if Kroger has video at their pumps.
12/18/12
12/16/12
God is "not allowed in schools?"
I keep seeing references that suggest that religion is no longer allowed in schools. The main one I've seen is a prayer to God asking why he didn't stop the shooting, where God's supposed reply is "I'm not allowed in schools!" This is completely FALSE! (Referring to public schools of course, as there are thousands of religious schools in the US) Implying that God would lie doesn't reinforce your point.
First of all, if you are Christian, you've been taught that God is everywhere. God is not magically prohibited from entering public schools. If you have God in your heart, then he is with you always.
Secondly, students are allowed to wear clothes depicting their faith, crosses, etc. (including burka's) Showing your faith is not banned in public schools.
Thirdly, prayer is NOT banned in schools. Students are allowed to pray as long as they're not disruptive to the class. Groups of students can pray before meals if they prefer. Students are allowed to meet before or after school for prayer. Bible study/clubs are allowed.
Fourth: Students can express their religious views/beliefs IN CLASS if it pertains to the subject being taught. For instance, History class while discussing the Inquisition, or Science class regarding Galileo etc.
Government funded schools cannot display religious items such as the ten commandments because other religions don't necessarily believe the same as Christians. As a free nation, we must respect other cultures and faiths or we cannot be considered free. The laws we have in place only restrict us from forcing our beliefs on others. They do not restrict us from practicing our chosen religion.
God is most certainly allowed in schools. Prayer is not banned. If you believe that religion is banned, you are sadly mistaken. Please, stop perpetuating this lie.
Here, you can find more facts about the subject.
First of all, if you are Christian, you've been taught that God is everywhere. God is not magically prohibited from entering public schools. If you have God in your heart, then he is with you always.
Secondly, students are allowed to wear clothes depicting their faith, crosses, etc. (including burka's) Showing your faith is not banned in public schools.
Thirdly, prayer is NOT banned in schools. Students are allowed to pray as long as they're not disruptive to the class. Groups of students can pray before meals if they prefer. Students are allowed to meet before or after school for prayer. Bible study/clubs are allowed.
Fourth: Students can express their religious views/beliefs IN CLASS if it pertains to the subject being taught. For instance, History class while discussing the Inquisition, or Science class regarding Galileo etc.
Government funded schools cannot display religious items such as the ten commandments because other religions don't necessarily believe the same as Christians. As a free nation, we must respect other cultures and faiths or we cannot be considered free. The laws we have in place only restrict us from forcing our beliefs on others. They do not restrict us from practicing our chosen religion.
God is most certainly allowed in schools. Prayer is not banned. If you believe that religion is banned, you are sadly mistaken. Please, stop perpetuating this lie.
Here, you can find more facts about the subject.
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