The Most Rev. Council Nedd II
National Chairman
In
God We Trust
(P.O. Box 96197, Washington, DC 20090-6197)
(571) 425-4165
Does America Hate God?
Dear Patriotic American,
Does
America really hate God? Perhaps it shocks you to hear
someone ask that question. Frankly, I hope it does shock you, because I must
have your full attention.
What
do you think? I really do want your opinion. And I'm writing to ask for your
help. More on that in a moment, so please keep reading...
For
the last few years, the news has been full of stories about people who say God
hates America. I don't believe that for one second. I believe God
loves America ... God has blessed America like no other nation in world history. There's no
doubt God loves America.
Still,
I ask you: "Does America hate God?" The answer is all around you, my
friend:
·
CHARLOTTE, NORTH
CAROLINA
(2003) -- A woman named Syidah Mateen
sued the state because she wanted to swear an oath in court on a Koran instead
of the Bible.
·
ABOARD THE U.S.S. ANZIO (2004) -- Lt. Gordon Klingenschmitt,
a Navy Chaplain preaching at a Catholic sailor's funeral, was reprimanded and
sent ashore for uttering the name "Jesus."
·
"CAMP LIBERTY" NEAR BAGHDAD, IRAQ (2005) -- A brigade official ordered Army Chaplain
Capt. John Stertzbach to "modify" his
prayers at the funeral of a slain sergeant to minimize use of the name
"Jesus."
·
ABOARD FLIGHT 93 ON SEPTEMBER 11 (2006) -- Less than five years after the 9/11
terrorist attacks, heroic passenger Todd Beamer's last reported words --
"Help me, God" -- were cut from Hollywood's made-for-TV version of
what happened on the doomed aircraft.
·
DES MOINES, IOWA (2006) -- The God-hating "Americans United for Separation of
Church and State" won a lawsuit when a federal judge ordered a Bible-based
prison program out of the Newton Correction Facility and ordered the Bible
group to re-pay the State of Iowa $1.53 MILLION!
·
STIGLER, OKLAHOMA (2006) -- The America-hating "American Civil
Liberties Union" (ACLU) sued to have the Ten Commandments removed from the
lawn of the Haskell County Courthouse, even though it was erected with private
funds.
·
OMAHA, NEBRASKA
(2007) -- State Senator Ernie Chambers sued God in Douglas County Court,
alleging that God has caused "calamitous catastrophes resulting in the
wide-spread death, destruction and terrorization of millions upon millions of
the Earth's inhabitants including innocent babes, infants, children, the aged
and infirm without mercy or distinction."
·
MADISON, WISCONSIN (2008) -- The Freedom from Religion Foundation,
promoting itself as America's largest atheist group, put up billboards urging
people to "Imagine No Religion." The group vowed to place these
inflammatory billboards all over the nation to confront people of faith.
·
THE WHITE HOUSE
(2009) -- President Barack Hussein Obama dropped the long-standing practice of
holding a public event at the White House to commemorate the National Day of
Prayer.
·
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY (2010) -- A simple wooden cross was placed at the
"Wiccan Chapel," a circle of rocks in the
woods near the service academy used by witches and warlocks for "black sabbath" Satan worship. The Superintendent, Lt. Gen.
Michael Gould, defended the witches and issued a statement declaring, "I
consider this no different than someone writing graffiti on the Cadet
Chapel," a Christian place of worship.
·
WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL CENTER (2011) -- The hospital that treated thousands of the
most severely wounded soldiers from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan posted a new rule: "No religious items (i.e.,
Bibles, reading materials and/or facts) are allowed to be given away or used
during a visit."
·
TIMES SQUARE, NEW YORK CITY (2012) -- A group called American Atheists put up a
billboard at Christmastime proclaiming, "Keep the Merry! Dump the
Myth!" On the billboard, next to "Merry" is Santa Claus; above
"Myth" is a picture of a Jesus statue.
All
these news items are true. If things keep going like this, I may soon have to
add to this shameful list:
·
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY (2014) -- The ACLU and other liberal atheist groups
won a lawsuit to force the Pentagon to start removing crosses formerly used as
grave markers in all the nation's military cemeteries.
My
friend, if you've read this far and you're not angry yet, you may as well throw
my letter away now.
But if you're like me,
you're
furious ... and you're asking:
WHOSE AMERICA IS IT
ANYWAY?
Does
America belong to the God-hating liberal atheists of the ACLU
and "Americans United for Separation of Church and State" and the
Islamic terrorists ... and the European elitists, like the French ... and the
big city liberals ... and Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton ... and the
foul-mouthed talentless "idols" of Hollywood?
NO! America is OUR country. It belongs to you and me. And you and
I are going to start taking it back. And the first thing you and I are going to
do is STOP PUTTING UP WITH THE KIND OF NONSENSE I JUST DESCRIBED!
You and I are going to "PUSH
BACK," my friend.
These
God-hating liberals want to take the cross off public land? Why don't THEY get
"crossed off"?! Let's "cross off" the God-hating liberal
groups who want to attack decent people like you and me at every turn.
It
seems like there is nothing too decent that you and I might try to do -- pray
in public, display a cross or the Ten Commandments, give Bibles to prisoners --
there's nothing too decent for the God-hating liberal atheists to try to shut
us down.
The
liberals have
Declared War on people like you and me. And for the last 40 years
or so in this country, the God-hating liberal atheists have been winning. They
have managed to get their way, trying to turn America into a nation that really does hate God. The liberal
atheists have been winning battle after battle.
But you and I are going to win this war,
and the bad
guys are going to lose!
Right
now -- you and I and the thousands of good, decent patriotic Americans who
agree with you and me -- we must all band together.
That's
why I'm writing to you today about "In God We Trust," a group that is
leading the tight to protect the honored role that religion has always played
in the public life of our great nation.
"In
God We Trust" is not a religious organization with a political viewpoint.
There are already plenty of those. Instead, "In God We Trust" is a
political organization that believes America's political system is better off if God is part of it
-- rather than banished from it -- as the liberal atheists have been trying to
do for many years now.
Do
you remember a time in America when it was "respectable" to pray at a
public event, asking God's blessings on the proceedings? Now it's
"criminal."
Do
you remember a time in America when it was "expected" there would be
religious symbols on public property as a reminder of our nation's
Judeo-Christian heritage? Now it's "offensive."
Do
you remember a time in America when it was "admirable" for a public
servant to humbly profess his faith and devotion to God? Now it's
"oppressive."
Do
you remember a time in America when it was "revolutionary" to believe that
all people are endowed by their Creator -- not by government, but by their
Creator -- with certain inalienable rights? Now it's "intolerant."
What
has happened to America? Does America really hate God?
My
name is Council Nedd. I'm the presiding Bishop of the
Episcopal Missionary Church. Before I was called to the church, I was a public
school teacher in Washington, D.C., and I also worked for several non-profit groups that
lobby Congress in the public interest.
And
that's exactly the kind of group "In God We Trust" was created to be.
"In God We Trust" will speak for people like you and me, who believe
God still has a place in America.
I
must be prepared to stand up to some very powerful enemies, and I hope I can
count on you to stand with me. I've already mentioned the God-hating
"Americans United for the Separation of Church and State" and the
America-hating liberals at the ACLU. There's also "People for the American Way," MoveOn.org, and a host of other
atheist-leaning liberal groups.
Worse
yet, they are all supported by the radical 1960s-leftovers who now control
academia, and the so-called "mainstream" media who still dominate
what we see on TV. And these left-wing groups are bankrolled by some of the
most undeserving people ever to inherit an ill-gotten fortune. Liberals LOVE to
throw money at things when they think they know better than you! (And they
ALWAYS do.)
How
can this one organization compete with all that? Well, for starters, we have a
mighty defense, one that our Founding Fathers announced during the American
Revolution:
"IN GOD WE TRUST!"
In
that simple phrase is a standard that all men and women can turn to when the
other side seems to be winning. I can't help but think about the American
soldiers who were hopelessly surrounded at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. The enemy demanded
surrender. But the American General McAuliffe simply replied: "Nuts!"
It
was an expression of defiance that rallied the American troops, who went on to
win the battle and win the war. Evil was defeated and good triumphed. Today,
instead of defiance, you and I have RELIANCE, in the words of our Founding
Fathers:
"IN GOD WE TRUST!"
That's
why I'm not afraid to stand up to the powerful, God-hating liberal groups who
want to whitewash God right out of American public life, and out of our
history.
I
hope you are the kind of person I can count on to stand alongside me. I am
trying to reach out to as many Americans as I can afford to contact, asking
people to join this effort. But I can only do that with your help.
When
you were referred to me as a prospective Supporter, I felt certain you would be
exactly the kind of loyal and patriotic American who would want to help
"In God We Trust" get its new national campaign off the ground.
But
perhaps I made a mistake? I can't help but think that right now, as you read
these words, there are three sets of hands -- including yours -- holding a copy
of this letter. Two of them will crumple my letter up in a ball and throw it
away. One will answer my plea for help. I hope you're the one. Are you?
I'm
trying to get this letter into the hands of as many patriotic and God-fearing
Americans as I can ... but I've probably made some mistakes.
So,
as you read these words, please consider two other people who are reading my
letter along with you right now. One is an atheist liberal. He hates God. He
hates America. And he hates what I am trying to do by writing you
this letter today. He will tear up my letter with contempt and toss it aside
with anger, hurling curses at me, at our beloved country, and at our Almighty
Creator. He's wrong, and his actions hurt America, but he won't even listen.
The
second is a good person, like you. He loves America and he respects God. But he has lost hope. He doesn't
think America can be saved, or it's no longer worth the effort, or
his one voice can't possibly make a difference. He will put my letter down with
a heavy heart and try not to think about my message, turning his back when his
country needs him most. He's wrong, and his inaction hurts America, but he's already given up.
Finally,
there's you. I know you are holding my letter in your
hands right now. And I know you have my words on your mind as you read them.
But only you and God know what is in your heart as you consider what I have to
say and only you and God know whether you will ignore my message or answer my
call to action.
Every
single person who supports "In God We Trust" by responding to my call
for help today plays a vital role. Don't ever give up! Don't ever think your
part is unimportant. Every American has a duty and he must do it. And every
Supporter like you is a vital link in this campaign.
What
if every person who's reading my letter right now decided it was too much
trouble to respond, threw my letter away, and just figured it wasn't worth the
effort? That person might say, "Heck, they won't miss me, just one
American in thousands."
But,
what if every American thought that way? Where in the world would we be now?
What would our country, our loved ones, our homes, even the world, be like? No,
my friend, Americans don't think like that. Everyone does his part. And that's
why I'm counting on you today.
At
the beginning of my letter, I told you that I want to know your opinion. Here's
what I'm asking you to do right now:
FIRST: Complete
your enclosed "Does America Hate God?" Survey and rush it back to me
in the envelope I've provided. I want to hear from good people like you, and I
plan to share the survey results with key officials at the White House, in
Congress, and other top political leaders.
SECOND: When you
send me your survey, please include a donation of $10, $15, $20, $25, or even
$50, $100 or more.
I hope to distribute and collect at least ONE MILLION SURVEYS within the next
year, but I can only do that with your help.
My
friend, if you've read this tar, I feel certain you agree with me that America does NOT hate God ... but you realize America IS at a
turning point. And I feel certain you are the kind of person who wants to
support "In God We Trust" ... but you understand every person who
supports this effort must do his part.
When
you send me your completed survey, you will help me tell the nation's most powerful
political leaders that there are still many good Americans who want to stop the
liberal attack on God that has plagued America for so long.
Your
survey answers will also help me raise a banner of hope for the "regular guy"
and his family, the people of this country who think they're alone in a crazy
world. But whether the people who hear the results of this survey are powerful
or penniless ... whether they are mighty or meek your survey answers will add
your voice to the rising chorus of Americans crying out:
"IN GOD WE TRUST!"
Shortly
after the terrorist attacks of September 11, I heard a member of the clergy
give a sermon that mocked the phrase, "God Bless America," asking sarcastically: "Whose
God, and whose America?"
My
friend, I know whose God, and I know whose America it is, and I pray I am right in believing you do,
too. If so, then you understand it is actually a prayer, calling down a
blessing from God upon this great nation of ours that He has already so richly
blessed. And it is that prayer, that blessing, with which I leave you now ...
hoping expectantly to hear from you soon.
God
bless America,
The
Most Rev. Council Nedd IT
National
Chairman
P.S. Please
complete your "Does America Hate God?" Survey and rush it back to me
today, so I can report the results to the American people and to our country's
leaders. It will really be a wake-up call when people finally see how many
Americans want to stand up and defend the special place that God holds in
American culture, and in the history of our great nation.
Also,
I urge you to send a donation of $10, $15, $20, $25, or even $50, $100 or more.
Please help me build this organization by making the launch of our 2014
"Does America Hate God?" National Survey Campaign as big a success as
possible. The more people we can ask to get involved, the better ... but I can
only do that with your help. Please be generous. God bless you.
And
remember: "IN GOD WE TRUST"
(P.O. Box 96197, Washington, DC 20090-6197)!