ms smith, the assertions that you relate here are an urban legend dating
back to 1975! there was a petition #rm2493 submitted to the fcc in 1975 by
a group challenging the legitimacy of licenses granted to some religious
broadcasters. Ms O'Hare had nothing to do with it. the petition was
rejected out of hand, in 1975, by the members of the fcc who noted in their
ruling that the fcc "cannot prevent or inhibit the broadcasting of
religious programs." the fcc claims to have fielded literally millions of
inquiries about this since that time. you really should do some research
before you disseminate false and misleading information.
the constitution of the u.s. guarantees the right to freedom of religious
expression. it also mandates that the government remain neutral in respect
to religion and not promote or endorse christianity, or any other religious
doctrine, over others. many so called christians in this country seem to
have lost sight of that, even though they are reminded of it frequently by
the courts, as has just occurred in respect to the chief justice of the
alabama supreme court and his defiance of the law and the constitution. a
very conservative federal court of appeal for the 11th district, and the
equally conservative supreme court of the u.s., both emphatically rejected
judge moore's arguments, stating that his placing a stone monument with the
ten commandments engraved on it violates the constitutional separation of
church and state. these were not radical left wing atheists who ruled
thusly, but conservative, christian jurists who were adhering to an
interpretation of the first amendment that has been repeatedly upheld by
numerous courts over the years.
thank god, and james madison, for the bill of rights! they protect the
rights of the minority from the depredations of the majority. every
individual in this country has the right to follow his or her own dictates
in matters of conscience. this means we have the right to be christians,
jews, hindus, muslims, bokonnonists, secular humanists, or atheists... and
we have the right to be free from persecution for those beliefs. it also
means that we, as individuals, are free from having someone else's
religious beliefs crammed down our throats by the state. that would
certainly qualify as religious tyranny. neither the fcc, nor the federal
government has the right to suppress or limit religious expression in the
private sector, but neither do they have the right to endorse a particular
religious doctrine over others through state run channels of communications.
Harry M. Hays
History Dept.
At 09:20 AM 8/21/2003 -0400, quisha smith wrote:
>-----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:
> >[log in to unmask]" target=blank>>[log in to unmask]
> ><mailto:>
> > >
> > >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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