Thankfully, yes, this is an urban legend. But I am thankful, Quisha, that
there are still people in this world who will take a stand for what they
believe!

-----Original Message-----
From: quisha smith [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2003 9:20 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [UTCSTAFF] FW: FW: Taking Jesus off the airwaves


-----Original Message-----

>
>If this offends you it is not meant for that purpose.
>
>
>Subject: Taking Jesus off the airwaves
>
> >TAKING THE NAME OF JESUS OFF THE AIR.
> >~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >Madeline Murray O'Hare, an atheist, successfully
> >managed to eliminate the use of Bible reading from
> >public schools a few years ago. Now her organization
> >has been granted a Federal Hearing on the same
> >subject by the Federal Communications Commission(FCC)
> >in Washington, DC. Their petition, Number 2493, would
> >ultimately pave the way to stop the reading of the
> >gospel of our Lord and Saviour, on the airwaves of America.
> >
> >They got 287,000 signatures to back their stand! If
> >this attempt is successful, all Sunday worship
> >services being broadcast on the radio or by television
> >will be stopped. This group is also campaigning to
> >remove all Christmas programs and Christmas carols
> >from public schools! You, as a Christian can help! We
> >are praying for at least 1 million signatures.
> >
> >This would defeat their effort and show that there are
> >many Christians alive, well and concerned about our
> >country. As Christians we must unite on this. Please
> >don't take this lightly. We ignored this lady once
> >and lost prayer in our schools and in offices across
> >the nation. Please stand up for your religious
> >freedom and let your voice be heard. Together we can
> >make a difference in our country while creating an
> >opportunity for the lost to know the Lord.
> >
> >Please press "forward" and only delete out what is not
> >needed, and forward this to everyone on your list.
> >Now, please sign your name at the bottom.
> >
> >Don't delete anything, just go to the next number and
> >type your name.
> >
> >Please help us defeat this organization and keep the
> >right to our freedom of religion. When you get to
> >1000, please e mail back to: Lisa Norman:
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> >
> >1. Elise Hempel (East London), SA
> >2. Casey Day (East London), SA
> >3. Tracey Warren (East London), SA
> >4. Bev Slabber (King William's Twn), SA
> >5. Sue Slabber (East London), SA
> >6. Gus Slabber (King William's Town), SA
> >7. Martin Slabber (East London) SA
> >8. Amoria du Toit Cape Town, South Africa
> >9. Claire Boltman, George, SA
> > 10. Jill Boltman, Cape Town, SA
> >11. Elaine Kriel, Cape Town, SA
> >12. Lynn Castle, Cape Town, SA
> >13 . Colin van der Walt, Cape Town, SA
> >14. Donna van der Walt, Cape Town, SA
> >15. Colin ven der Walt, Cape Town , SA
> >16. Prudence van der Walt, Cape Town , SA
> >17. John Ecclestone (Snr)
> >18. John Ecclestone (Jnr)
> >19. Pauline Ecclestone
> >20. Alcyone Mantz< BR>>21. Paul Mantz
> >22. Stephanie Mantz
> >23. Kevin Reynolds (Bloemfontein, SA)
> >24. Jenny Reynolds (Bfn, SA)
> >25. Jayson Reynolds (Bfn, SA)
> >26. Candice Reynolds (Bfn, SA)
> >27. Geoff Southey (Colesberg, SA)
> >28. Kerry Southey (Colesberg, SA)
> >29. Justin Southey (Colesberg, SA)
> >30. Lisa Southey (Colesberg, SA)
> >31. Yvonne Balster (WELKOM SA)
> >32. Charmaine Cairncross (Welkom SA)
> >33. Engela Mills (Welkom SA)
> >34. Margaret Kidwell (Welkom SA)
> >35. David Cairncross (WElkom SA)
> >36. Mark Wells (Welkom SA)
> >37. Peter Dinkelman Secunda (SA)
> >38. W. Mellors. Moreton. (U.K.)
> >39. Zelda Cronje (SA)
> >40. Hennie Cronje (SA)
> >41. Barend Cronje (SA)
> >42. Susan Cronje (SA)
> >43. Carl Schoeman Pretoria Suid Africa
> >44. Marléne Janse van Vuuren
> >45. H Terblanche (Pretoria - SA)
> >46. C Boshoff (Witbank - SA)
> >47. Derryn Thomas (JHB SA)
> >48. Deirdre During (JHB - SA)
> >49. Phuti Maekela(JHB-SA)
> >50. Eugene Nalane(JHB-SA)
> >51. I'm not a Christian, however, I don't like
> >the idea of these people depriving anyone the
> >right to choose what they want to do!!! These
> >people are are going to learn the hard way.....
> >My name is Arthur Campbell and I'm from Johannesburg
> >in South Africa!!! I am a believer in God and I
> >don't want anyone to infringe on MY right to choose
> >what religion I must follow!!) So, YES, I am signing
> >this petition for the sake of the good others are
> >trying to do to make this world a better place for
> >every-one!!!
> >52. David Gundry JHB - RSA
> >53. Rudi Treurnicht JHB - RSA
> >54. Kevin Gundry JHB - RSA
> >55. Emily Gundry JHB - RSA
> >56. Helen Gundry - Pietersburg, RSA
> >57. John Gundry - Pietersburg, RSA
> >58. Troni Gundry Chegutu Zimbabwe
> >59. Ed Gundry Chegutu Zimbabw e
> >60. Rowan Lewis, Sinazongwe - Zambia
> >61. Chris Ferguson - Malawi
> >62. Norma Ferguson - Malawi
> >63. Tanya Ferguson-Malawi
> >64. Steve Ferguson- Malawi
> >65. Mary Ferguson- Malawi "For God so loved the
> >world that whosoever believeth in Him should not
> >perish, but have everlasting life". John 3:16
> >66. Debbie Wells - Kloof South Africa
> >67. Chris Wells - Kloof South Africa
> >68. Roger Greig - Kloof , RSA
> > 69. Yvonne Greig - Kloof , RSA
> >70. Hilton Greig - Kloof , RSA
> >71. Giannina Greig - Kloof , RSA
> >72. Tamlyn Greig - Kloof , RSA
> >73. Norman Greig - Kloof , RSA
> >74. Donne Frisch - Kloof,RSA
> >75. Rob Frisch - Kloof, RSA
> >76. David Hill - East Lovdon
> >77. Judy Hill - East London
> >78. JJ van Zyl - East London
> >79. Pat van Zyl - East London
> >80. Sharon Harvett - East London
> >81. Thea van Rensburg - Co.Cork Ireland
> >82. JJ van der Watt - Thomasville, GA, USA
> >83. GJ Olivier - Auckland NZ
> >84. F.Neethling - Hamilton NZ
> >85. C.Neethling - Hamilton NZ
> >86. J. Neethling - Hamilton NZ
> >87. A.E.Theron - RSA
> >88. A.P.Theron - RSA
> >89. P.S.Theron - RSA
> >90. K. Theron - MRB, RSA
> >91. T A Botha - Cape Town, RSA
> >92. H C Burger - Cape Town, RSA
> >93. S Botha - Cape Town, RSA
> >94. C J Botha - Cape Town, RSA
> >95. A.P. de Jager Walvis Bay Namibia
> >96. A.J. Liebenberg, Khorixas Namibia
> >97. AJ Viljoen, Postmasburg, RSA
> >98. Deon du Plessis, Namibia
> >99. P P van Wyk, Namibia
> >100. Karien Muller - Pretoria, South Africa
> >101. Mimmie van Stryp - Sydney, Australia
> >102. Joretha de Waal - Pretoria, South Africa
> >103. Susan Swanepoel - Johannesburg, South Africa
> >104. Linda Brown - Johannesburg, South Africa
> >105. Justin du Plessis - Edenvale, South Africa
> >106. Madeline du Plessi s - Edenvale, South Africa
> >107. Graham du Plessis - Edenvale, South Africa
> >108. Rev. Walter Ranger, Kempton Park, RSA
> >109. Cheryl Swift, Edenvale South Africa
> >110. Paula Peters, Johannesburg, South Africa
> >111. Mark Peters, Johannesburg, South Africa
> >112. Dominique Peers, Johannesburg, South Africa
> >113. Valerie Santa Clara, Johannesburg, South Africa
> >114. Mario Santa Clara, Johannesburg, South Africa
> >115. Josephine Sales, Johannesburg, South Africa
> >116. Ricky Sales, Johannesburg, South Africa
> >117. Eleanor Newman Johannesburg South Africa
> >118. John Newman Johannesburg South Africa
> >119. Helen Still Madikwe North West Province
> >120. Dagnay De Klerk Johannesubrg South Africa
> >121. Joan Hill - Boksburg South Africa
> >122. Natalie Beaver - Benoni South Africa
> >123. Leatitia Payne - Boksburg South Africa
> >124. Ashleigh Schoultz Germiston South Africa
> >125. Ch anay Jonker, Midrand, SA
> >126. Morne Jonker, Midrand, SA
> >127. Doret V. Rensburg, Randburg SA
> >128. Ronel v. Rensburg, Johannesburg, SA
> >129. Elna Steyn, JHB,SA
> >130. Janine Irvine, JHB, SA
> >131. Ronel Irvine , Melbourne, AUS
> >132. Mariaan Labuschagne, Melbourne AUS
> >133. Gerda Barendrecht
> >134. Chris Barendrecht
> >135. Neels Barendrecht, Pretoria, SA
> >136. Mark Webster, Johannesburg, SA
> >137. Marie van Staden, Pretoria SA
> > 138. Mariaan Kielblock, Brackenfell, SA
> >139. Dirk Kielblock, Brackenfell, SA
> >140. Amelia van Wyk, SA
> >141. Stompie van Wyk, SA
> >142. Johan Botha, SA
> >143. Ilze Botha, SA
> >144. Lorette Rhode, SA
> >145. Jacques Rhode, SA
> >146. Danie Oosthuizen, Brackenfell SA
> >147. Edward Coetzee, Brackenfell SA
> >148. Tracey Aspeling, Brackenfell SA
> >149. Tersia Coetzee, Brackenfell SA
> >150. Antoinette Brooks, SA
> >151. Sonja Visser, South Africa
> >152. Monja Visser, South Africa
> >153. Petro Jackson, Cape Town, South Africa
> >154. Lauren Jackson, Cape Town, South AFrica
> >155. Lynette Topliss Cape Town RSA
> >156. Roger Topliss Cape Town RSA
> >157. Chantel Mostert Cape town RSA
> >158. Jacqui Raby Cape Town RSA
> >159. Thea Pors Aus
> >160. Hans Pors Aus
> >161. Bernard Pors Aus
> >162. Albert Pors Aus
> >163. Linda de Rooy RSA
> >164. Damien Bootsma Aus
> >165. Jeanette Bootsma Aus
> >166. Laura Sluyter Aus
> >167. Daniel Sluyter Aus
> >168. Keith Moerman Aus
> >169. Gery Moerman Aus
> >170. Evelyn Dubbeld Aus
> >171. Ian Dubbeld Aus
> >172. Robert Dubbeld Aus
> >173. Carol Dubbeld Aus
> >174. Terry & Shirley Chesterman Aus
> >175. Mark Noorbergen Aus
> >176. Andrew & Nicole Westendorp Aus
> >177. Ray and Julie-Ann de Boer (Aus)
> >178. Steve and Helen Cozynsen Aus
>& gt;179. Tony Petrusma Perth Aus
> >180. Joy van Namen Tasmania Aus
> >181. Gwen Townend Tasmania Aus
> >182. Phil Morgan, Tasmania Aus
> >183. Aeron Morgan, Queensland, Aus
> >184. Dinah Morgan, Queensland, Aus
> >185. Chris Mullins, Essex, UK
> >186. Felicity Mullins, Essex, UK
> >187. Lisa Loveland, Gauteng, SA
> >188. Tony Lewis, Johannesburg S. Africa
> >189. Bev Lewis, Jhb, S.A.'
> >190. Jim and Pam Russell, Midrand, South Africa
> >191. Nigel and Di walker
> >192. Rui & Debby Vicent , Centurion South Africa
> >193. Mark Sanders, Centurion South Africa
> >194. Roxanne Sanders, Centurion, South Africa
> >195. Samantha Sanders, Centurion, South Africa
> >196. Eric Fincham, Lady Grey, South Africa
> >197. Francis Fincham, Lady Grey, South Africa
> >198. Carol Sanders, Centurion, South Africa .
> >199. Jerry Behrens , Centurion , South Africa.
> >200. Anneke Geringer, Centurion, South Af rica
> >201. Hennie Jooste, Centurion, Pretoria, South Africa
> >202. Wilna Jooste, Centurion, Pretoria, South Africa
> >203. Ronelle Visser, Windhoek, Namibia.
> >204. Antoinette Kriel, Windhoek, Namibia
> >205. Christine Le Pen
> >206. Magda Lottering, Kimberley, South Africa>
> >207. Ann Talbot, South Africa
> >208. Frances Schwabe, South Africa
> > 209. Bern Vorster, Bloemfontein, South Africa
> >210. Hans Vorster, Aliwal-Noord, Suid Afrika
> >211. Douw Steyn, East London, South Africa
> >212. Norma Steyn, East London, South Africa
> >213. Jonathan King, East London, South Africa
> >214. Tracy King, East London, South Africa
> >215. Juan Breytenbach
> >216. Paula Breytenbach
> >217. Eric Hughes
> >218. Jenny Hughes
> >219. John Gibbs - Johannesburg RSA
> >220. Liz Sobey, KY USA
> >221. Donovan Eales, Johannesburg RSA
> >222. Sean Bolhuis, Tshwane, SA
> >223. Henk Bolhuis. Plett enberg Bay. South Africa.
> > 224. Shirley Grobler, Pretoria. S.A.
> >225. Mark Schültz, Pretoria, South Africa.
> >226.Vanessa Taylor, Pretoria, South Africa
> >227.Gary Taylor, Pretoria, South Africa
> >228. Roné Smith, Middelburg South Africa
> >229. Riaan du Preez, Middelburg South Africa
> >230. Christo Pretorius, Johannesburg, SA
> >231.Dora Westraad, Johannesburg, SA ( This is starting to happen in our
> >Country as well - LET 'S STOP IT!!!)
> > 232.Cristina De Amorim
> >233. Diana Fulton
> >234. Peter Cunnington
> >235 Wendy Scafidas Perth, Australia
> >236 Wendy Cook Perth, Australia
> >237 Diane Price Perth, Australia
> >238 Patrick Lake Perth, Australia
> >239 Rhenia Lake Perth, Australia
> >240 Carol Taylor, Edenvale, South Africa
> >241 Norma Huggan South Africa
> >242 Glynnis Huggan South Africa
> >243 Jason Huggan South Africa
> >244 Vivieanne Williamson South Africa
> > ;245 Lauren Williamson, South Africa
> >246 Kevin Williamson, South Africa
> >247 Annette Williams South Africa
> >248 Bruce Williams South Africa
> >249 Tamara Looise, Johannesburg, RSA (Hey, if you know the guy at
> >number 51: ask him why he isn't a Christian...does he have any idea on
>the
> >incredible life he's missing out on???!!!)
> >250 Melanie van Rooyen, Johannesburg, South Africa
> >251 Craig McCracken, SA
> >252 Wendy McCracken, SA
> >253 Brian McCracken, SA
> >254 Sean McCracken, SA
> >255 Jo Brothers South Africa
> >256 Brenda de Waal South Africa
> >257. Annie Barnard, Vancouver, Canada (In Him all things ARE possible!)
> >258. Bill and Glenda Sewards, Vancouver, Canada
> >259. Julie Webster, Abbotsford, Canada
>260. Allison and Shaun Rohatinsky, Abbotsford, Canada
>261. Ron and Pat Matthias, Abbotsford, Canada
>262. Richard Matthias, Abbotsford, Canada
>263. Ernest Martin, Abbotsford, Canada
>264. Cheryl Kleine, Abbotsford, Canada
>265. Mike Kleine, Abbotsford, Canada
>266. Kornelia Froese, Abbotsford, Canada
>267. Erwin Foth, Abbotsford, Canada
>268. Nellie Foth, Abbotsford, Canada
>269. Wally Froese, Abbotsford, Canada
>270. Velma Froese, Abbotsford, Canada
>271. Mary Derksen, Abbotsford, Canada
>
>272. Peter Derksen, Abbotsford, Canada
>273. Abe Buhler, Abbotsford, Canada
>274. Abe Thiessen, Vernon, Canada
>275. Ann Thiessen, Vernon, Canada
>276. Tracy Fehr, Summerland, Canada
>277. Ken Fehr, Summerland, Canada
>278. Bernie Earthy, Summerland, Canada
>279. Bette Hewlett, Summerland, Cznzdz
>280. John Chomlack, Summerland, Canada
>281. Mary Chomlack, Summerland, Canada
>282. Del Riemer, Summerland, Canada
>283. Sandi Riemer, Summerland, Canada
>284. Norm Nicholson, Summerland B.C. Canada
>285. Karen Nicholson, Summerland, B.C. Canada
>286. Deb McDowell, Summerland, BC Canada
>287 Bob Ratke, Penticton BC Canada
>288 Marilynn Ratke, Penticton BC Canada
>289 Mel Lenz, Edmonton, Alberta Canada
>290 Patricia Lenz, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
>291 gladys teske, Sherwood Park, AB Canada
>292 Leora Nokinsky, Norquay Sk Canada
>293 Duncan Nokinsky, Norquay, SK Canada
>294 Valerie Galay, Bermuda
>295 Ana Medeiros, Bermuda
>296 Cheryl Minors , Bermuda
>297 Keithley Matthew, Bermuda
>298 Christina Matthew, Bermuda
>299 Patrina O'Connor, Bermuda (It's time to stand up for our rights!!)
300 Quisha Bellmon-Smith

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