Published: April 10, 2008 04:59 pm            

In Your View — 04/11/08

Christians need to take a stand

It is time for Christians to take a firm stand for what is right. We need to let our community and the world know that we stand for Jesus.

I don’t understand how a born-again Christian can support a candidate for commander-in-chief (president) when his pastor of 20 years stands in the pulpit and says, “God d--- America.” This is wrong for anyone to do, but especially a minister. Someone who has been a part of this minister’s church for many years must agree with him and has likely heard a lot of other similar remarks.

I’m not campaigning for anyone except Jesus Christ, It is time America puts God first.

Bill Short, pastor, Moore’s Chapel Church, Louisa



Teacher of Year nominations sought

Nominations for the Kentucky 2007-2008 Teacher of the Year award are being accepted through midnight on April 30. The award, which is being presented by Teachers’ Insurance Plan, includes $1,000 to the winning teacher and a $500 grant to that teacher’s school. Each state winner will also be eligible for the national award that includes a special recognition and a $2,500 travel certificate.

Nomination forms are available online at www.teachers.com/toty. Winners will be announced at the start of the next school year.

Ray Palermo, Meriden, Conn.

        

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