GOD - WANTED DEAD
OR ALIVE
by Gene Royer
June 12, 2003
Conservatism is more than a mere ideology - for many it has
its roots in morality. We modern conservatives don't always
wave the banner of morality; and many of us who do often fall
short of the standards which we, ourselves, profess. But it
is the nature of God's children, that even in our failures
we strive for divine fellowship--and to not forget the standard
by which all are judged.
I begin this essay in this manner because of a benchmark
scripture found in the very first Psalm, which the Old Testament
compilers chose to lead off that incredible Biblical book
of praise to the Almighty.
It says: "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the
counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners,
nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is
in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day
and night. ...And et cetera, and et cetera."
My professional expertise is in instructing non-profit and
public governing boards, such as city councils, charities,
foundations, church boards, and school boards--both public
and parochial. That's how I make my living; and my book on
the subject of board governance is widely sold to all those
kinds of institutions. I have the option of working with all
those groups and reaping the benefit of their financial largess
as they pay me handsomely for my time and talent.
But a few years ago I took a close(r) look at First Psalms.
"Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of
the ungodly...". And I decided to aim my consulting practice
toward faith-based organizations and the schools which they
nurture. Why would I do that?
Is there anyone reading this missive who is not aware that
the public schools are ungodly? Oh, I'm not talking about
the individual teachers and local administrators, for many
of those fine people have made tremendously positive impacts
on the lives of children. I'm talking about the public sch
ool system itself. ...A system that is anti-God---and certainly
anti-Christ.
You can interpret that any way you want to.
I don't want my kids and grandkids walking in the counsel
of the ungodly. Do you? I doubt it. Yet, that is exactly what
is taking place in public schools. God-honoring teachers and
administrators are prohibited from expressing Godly laws of
morality; and mentioning the saving grace of Jesus Christ
is tantamount to their loss of employment.
The public schools are ungodly. I will not even entertain
debate on the subject.
Is it any wonder then, that conservatives approve of and
promote the school voucher system that will allow all children
the opportunity to attend better schools where God is not
an outlaw? Oh, I agree that the voucher system is not perfect;
in fact, it has some distinct disadvantages because (for one
thing) not all private schools are in step with Judeo/Christian
tenets. But it's a step in the right direction.
My own progeny are schooled by both public and parochial
institutions; and I have friends whose children are home-schooled.
The difference in their demeanor is markedly apparent. Of
course, what parents elect to teach their kids about God in
a home-school environment is their own business, but whatever
it is, it is parentally initiated and not something dictated
by government.
If we venture further into First Psalms, we read: "And
he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that
bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall
not wither; and WHATSOEVER HE DOETH SHALL PROSPER."
Whether you are a believer in God or not is inconsequential;
but in less than 600 words above I have just given you a valuable
key to your child's success and prosperity. This wisdom was
free. Don't squander it on prideful dissention and haughty
unbelief, lest you miss this so great a salvation.
©
2003 Tocqevillian Magazine
