National Bible Week (Senate - November 16, 2004) November 21-28

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National Bible Week (Senate - November 16, 2004) November 21-28

NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK -- (Senate - November 16, 2004)

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Mr. BROWNBACK. Mr. President, I rise today in honor of National Bible Week 2004. During the week of November 21-28, communities and churches across the United States will participate in this annual celebration by reading and reflecting on the teachings of the Bible. In doing so, they recognize the Bible's importance in our daily lives. I am thankful for the opportunity to serve as Senate Co-Chairman of National Bible Week this year, and I commend the National Bible Association for its sponsorship of this yearly tradition.

The first National Bible Week, organized in 1941, was created as a way to extend comfort and hope to our nation during the tumultuous days of World War II. Today, our country is again in a time of difficulty. As our brave men and women of the Armed Forces continue to fight the War on Terror, I call on my fellow Americans to look to God's Word for its great inspiration, spiritual guidance, and strength. I pray that all Americans, particularly our soldiers and their loved ones, would receive ``the peace of God, which transcends all understanding'' (Philippians 4:7).

I believe Americans of all religions and faith backgrounds can find wisdom and understanding in the Holy Scriptures. Indeed, the Bible and its teachings have greatly influenced my own life. I encourage all Americans to read the Bible and consider the wisdom, lessons, and traditions that have come to us from it. I congratulate the National Bible Association for its dedication to the celebration of the Holy Bible.

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Sat Nov-20-04 12:42 AM
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1. I'm waiting for "Communist Manifesto Week"

Workers of the World, Unite! You Have Nothing to Lose but Your Chains!

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Sat Nov-20-04 12:43 AM
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2. I'll be sure to commemorate the week

by taking the opportunity to toss out my bible.

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jsw_81

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Sat Nov-20-04 12:44 AM
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3. Assholes

Whatever happened to the separation of church and state?

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Erika

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Sat Nov-20-04 12:45 AM
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4. The New Testament Is the new law

The Golden Rule applies. Do unto others as you would have thm do unto you. Bushco says get them on their own soil before they can hurt you. Of course, the Iraqi people never harmed us. But he has corporate/facsist mouths to feed.

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Digit

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Sat Nov-20-04 12:46 AM
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5. Thanks for reminding me

I will be contacting the local church who has been sending me their propaganda and ask them to stop. Every single week they send me crap.

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mtowngman

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Sat Nov-20-04 12:58 AM
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6. FUNDAMENTALISM

Seems this regime has more in common with Iran than it realizes.

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DieboldMustDie

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Sat Nov-20-04 01:25 AM
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7. I hope they pay extra attention to "Thou shall not kill"...

& "Blessed are the peacemakers...". Okay, so I'm dreaming. :shrug:

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Qanisqineq

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Sat Nov-20-04 01:58 AM
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8. isn't that what church services on Sunday are for?

reading and reflecting on the Bible? Now we need a whole week for it?

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The Straight Story

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Sun Nov-21-04 12:02 AM
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9. Some will probably be upset that it is only a week :) (eom)

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