Jessica Ahlquist, 16, labelled "evil little thing" by R.I. State Rep Palumbo

Piercing the Darkness said:

I feel sorry for this girl. I hope she comes to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ soon and then publicly repents for what she's done.

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Publicly repent? Why specifically publicly?

It's amazing to watch a christian lynch mob in action.

You know I used to be amazed by stories where you see christians in africa murdering children for being witches or being demon possessed.

Then you see stories of christians calling for the death of a girl because she thinks that the law should be followed.

TerranceL said:

It's amazing to watch a christian lynch mob in action.

You know I used to be amazed by stories where you see christians in africa murdering children for being witches or being demon possessed.

Then you see stories of christians calling for the death of a girl because she thinks that the law should be followed.

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The part about Africa is a bit unfair. Witch hunts there predate Christianity. The blame Christianity deserves is limited to not eliminating the problem, not creating it as one would reasonably infer from your post.

I wonder if The Guiness Book of World records still has hte entry for largest Witch Smelling (eg Witch Hunt). The ending was interesting.

heymikey80 said:

I do too. Support of a misimpression that somehow she deserves not to see or hear about religion is an odd, egotistical perspective, and I hope someday her self-imposed blindness drops off.

It emphasizes all the more the depravity of the human soul.

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I fully agree. Her actions and words do emphasize the depravity of her heart. I hope and pray she comes to Christ and than publicly apologizes for what she had done in her public rebellion against God. What an awesome testimony to the power of God that will be. I hope that she will also admit hiding her true agenda under the guise of Separation of Church and State. The truth is that this girl went on a crusade to eliminate the mention of God and Christianity within her school. I seriously doubt she would have gone to such great lengths to remove any mention of Islam from her school.

Piercing the Darkness said:

I hope and pray she comes to Christ and than publicly apologizes

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Again, what is with this public requirement? Supposing she does find Christ. Wouldn't that be between her and Christ? It sounds as if it isn't so much as God you want satisfied but rather you personally.

Perhaps this is relevant here.

Matthew 5:44

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.

Crazy cat woman wrote:

....a waist of our time.

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Does a waist of our time have an hourglass figure?

Simply, the best way to determine if something religious is appropriate is to turn it around.

How many Christians would want a Satan worshipping banner in a school?
Probably none. So no religious references should be placed in common areas infereing support of one religion above another.
If artwork is placed in common areas, and people think the art work is of quality to be displayed as art, not religious decree, it would be appropriate. Although my original evaluation probably would not pass. A satanic picture would probably not be well recieved, of course depending on the content.

So I support the decision. We win people to Jesus not by beating it into them, but by showing his love. Sorry to those that think I am selling out, but I believe hugging someone with bible in hand is much better then striking them with it.

I can not comment on the Rep's statement as I can't listen to it. Printed word is so much easier to look at, but also context and emotion are lsot in the printed word also.

chris4243 said:

Girl got a prayer banner removed from the place it hung in school for 50 years. As a result, she got called names and threatened. Wonder what the reaction if someone goes through with their threats and ends up in jail?

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One's been disciplined, anyway.
Police investigate threats against student in banner case | Turn to 10

Are the people who are threatening & harassing this student True Christians? I don't see that they are practicing the love of Christ.

Billnew said:

Simply, the best way to determine if something religious is appropriate is to turn it around.

How many Christians would want a Satan worshipping banner in a school?
Probably none. So no religious references should be placed in common areas infereing support of one religion above another.
If artwork is placed in common areas, and people think the art work is of quality to be displayed as art, not religious decree, it would be appropriate. Although my original evaluation probably would not pass. A satanic picture would probably not be well recieved, of course depending on the content.

So I support the decision. We win people to Jesus not by beating it into them, but by showing his love. Sorry to those that think I am selling out, but I believe hugging someone with bible in hand is much better then striking them with it.

I can not comment on the Rep's statement as I can't listen to it. Printed word is so much easier to look at, but also context and emotion are lsot in the printed word also.

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I haven't yet seen someone who opposes the ruling respond to this sort of assertion, and I've been to several sites where supporters of this young woman have asked the Christian opposers if they'd be equally infuriated by the ruling had the prayer been to Allah, or a Satanic prayer, and so on.

Regardless - I heartily agree with your sentiment.

Autumnleaf said:

She acted against Christianity. I guess if you think Christianity is good and those who oppose it are evil then I can see where he was coming from.

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Yes, irrationally and delusionaly so.

Piercing the Darkness said:

I feel sorry for this girl. I hope she comes to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ soon and then publicly repents for what she's done.

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but, she didn't do anything. Pointing out a violation of separation of church and state isn't wrong or evil.

Piercing the Darkness said:

I fully agree. Her actions and words do emphasize the depravity of her heart.

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Shes a depraved individual for wanting her school to follow the law?

And those Christians of that fair place berated, threatened and harassed that depraved girl. Such is fitting for the people of God; followers of the Christ; acting under the dictates of divine love.

If you think what see did was evil, or even those that supported her, you are morally corrupt. You don't know your God. Whitewashed tombs do not a Christian make you.

heymikey80 said:

I do too. Support of a misimpression that somehow she deserves not to see or hear about religion is an odd, egotistical perspective, and I hope someday her self-imposed blindness drops off.

It emphasizes all the more the depravity of the human soul.

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The government shouldn't support one religion over another. I like seeing churches, I like religious symbols; I don't like government being in the God business.

The depravity of the soul is clearly highlighted by this situation, but it is the 'people of God' that expose their lovelessness and the heathen that shows them up.

Piercing the Darkness said:

I fully agree. Her actions and words do emphasize the depravity of her heart. I hope and pray she comes to Christ and than publicly apologizes for what she had done in her public rebellion against God. What an awesome testimony to the power of God that will be. I hope that she will also admit hiding her true agenda under the guise of Separation of Church and State. The truth is that this girl went on a crusade to eliminate the mention of God and Christianity within her school. I seriously doubt she would have gone to such great lengths to remove any mention of Islam from her school.

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It is her that kept the law, and her that has the moral high ground. It is the religious that fallen short and she needs an apology from them.

Autumnleaf said:

Don't reframe what I said and don't minimize what she did. If you are going to start this topic then have the decency to respect the opinions of the people who contribute to your threads or you will find yourself ignored.

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LOL Respect My opinion or i'll ignore you

I am not a bully nor do I condone any mistreatment or threats directed at this girl. I never once said that I wished harm to come to her. In fact, I mentioned in my previous posts that Christians should pray for her. And for the record, having the love of Christ doesn't mean a Christian should stand idly by and watch America go to hell in a hand basket. Christians have the right to publicly disagree with the promotion of immorality and the anti-God agenda in this country. Christians have a right to stand up against the moral depravity in this country. If only more professing Christians would do so, than we might see a turning of the tide or better yet, a nationwide revival. If the Church, as a whole, in America today were to take 2 Chronicles 7:14 to heart and fall on their knees before God, in repentance, than we would see a revival spread like a wildfire in our nation. Christians would see the cleansing of our churches and of our nation from its immorality and depravity. I know the unbelievers here will scoff and mock for what I've said in this post. Let them scoff and mock to their heart's content, but none of their opposing or demeaning words hold any relevance to me. There are no words of scoffing and mocking from anyone that would hinder or effect my personal faith.

Piercing the Darkness said:

I am not a bully nor do I condone any mistreatment or threats directed at this girl. I never once said that I wished harm to come to her. In fact, I mentioned in my previous posts that Christians should pray for her. And for the record, having the love of Christ doesn't mean a Christian should stand idly by and watch America go to hell in a hand basket. Christians have the right to publicly disagree with the promotion of immorality and the anti-God agenda in this country. Christians have a right to stand up against the moral depravity in this country. If only more professing Christians would do so, than we might see a turning of the tide or better yet, a nationwide revival. If the Church, as a whole, in America today were to take 2 Chronicles 7:14 to heart and fall on their knees before God, in repentance, than we would see a nationwide revival spread like a wildfire. Christians would see the cleansing of our churches and of our nation from its immorality and depravity. I know the unbelievers here will scoff and mock for what I've said here. Let them scoff and mock to their heart's content, but none of their opposing or demeaning words hold any relevance to me. There are no words of scoffing and mocking from anyone that will hinder or effect my personal faith.

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I have no problem with people being religious. It can be a wonderful thing. I also don't mind people talking about their faith... I'm on a Christian forum. Christians should be against depravity and for love, as long as that doesn't involve invading others personal liberty. Of course we would probably differ on what we think is depraved and how important certain issues are.

Piercing the Darkness said:

Christians have the right to publicly disagree with the promotion of immorality and the anti-God agenda in this country.

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Not pandering to your religion and not giving it special treatment != anti-God agenda.

TerranceL said:

It's amazing to watch a christian lynch mob in action.

You know I used to be amazed by stories where you see christians in africa murdering children for being witches or being demon possessed.

Then you see stories of christians calling for the death of a girl because she thinks that the law should be followed.

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I actually find it disgusting, but at the same time it's like watching a train wreck.

And then Christians wonder why people have such a low opinion of them when over & over events like this are the public face that is shown.