As an absolutely, firm minded, no doubt about it, decision made Agnostic, I was pleased to open my Easter Week HEB Grocery Ad six page flyer and find the 'Easter' word prominent on almost every page. No word play, political correctness tip toeing, no mention of 'Spring' celebration, or 'Bunny Week'..... just flat out acknowledgement that it's Easter Week.
Now then, you may well ask...... why would an old reprobate and admitted agnostic give a rat's patoot about such things... and I would answer-
'Because this country was founded on Judeo-Christian ethics and all of us who have come along later in it's life, whether by birth or by immigration, should either subscribe to and acknowledge that foundation -- or go start a country of our own without this basis -- and see how long it survives!"
When George Washington took the oath of office as prescribed in Article II Sect 1 of the Constitution on April 29th, 1789, he didn't cozy it with the term 'affirm' instead of swear --- and he added at the end ---'So help me God." Words that have been lost in the casual oath taking ceremonies of late.
He then added some very serious comments about God, and seeking His blessing on this venture.
As I look around the world, I see a variety of Gods, and a greater variety of chaos and cruelty committed in some God's name..
I think I'll stick with the Ten Commandments, Christmas and Easter - thank you very much!!!
Happy Easter!!!
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