Air Force Academy Backtracks on Christmas Toy Drive Because It’s Too Christian
- Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:34pm by
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The United States Air Force Academy, located in Colorado Springs, Colo.
The U.S. Air Force Academy has pulled out of a Christian-sponsored children’s toy drive after commanders were accused of religious intolerance.
Mikey Weinstein, an academy graduate who runs the Military Religious Freedom Foundation, said the academy’s participation in Operation Christmas Child is inappropriate because of its evangelical Christian roots.
Operation Christmas Child is sponsored by Samaritan’s Purse, headed by Franklin Graham — the son of evangelist Billy Graham. It packs toys and other items into shoe boxes and sends them to needy children around the world, along with a Christian message in each gift.
“This is arrogance beyond measure,” Weinstein told the Colorado Springs Gazette.
Mikey Weinstein, left, with Air Force Academy cadets in a 2010 photo. The academy backed out of a Christian-sponsored toy drive after Weinstein complained of religious intolerance. (Colorado Springs Cadet)
Weinstein said he took issue with an announcement about the drive made to cadets in the dining hall, followed up with an email appealing for donations.
“PLEASE, PLEASE CONSIDER SPENDING SOME OF YOUR VALUABLE TIME AND MONEY TO LOVE ON A KID AROUND THE WORLD!!,” the email said. It was sent by a cadet after approval from a cadet leader, the newspaper reported.
According to Fox News, Weinstein was first alerted to the drive this week when he received a complaint from a cadet who was offended.
“The cadet sent an e-mail saying, ‘This just shows how our military is supporting one religion – which is Christianity,’” Weinstein said.
The academy initially stood by the decision to participate in the program, but reversed course Thursday. A new email to cadets retracted the earlier appeal for donations.
“We agree that it was inappropriate,” academy spokesman Lt. Col John Bryan told the Gazette. Instead, the academy’s chaplains — who are permitted to take part in and support religious projects — have taken over the drive.
Operation Christmas Child makes no attempt to hide its religious affiliation, stating on its website, “The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to needy children around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.”
Operation Christmas Child delivers toys and other items to children around the world, along with a Christian message. (Media credit: Operation Christmas Child)
The academy never denied the religious aspect of the charity, but said at first there was nothing wrong with the school’s participation. The cadets would donate toys and other items, but wouldn’t have anything to do with the religious message included with the gifts when they’re delivered, academy spokesman John Van Winkle originally said.
“It doesn’t promote a particular faith, it promotes a charity event,” he said.
Weinstein said he wouldn’t have a problem with the academy participating in a secular toy drive, or the new plan to have academy chaplains promote the religious charity. It was cadet leaders appearing to back Christian evangelism that crossed the line, he said.
“We got this one fixed,” he said.
Weinstein said he’s not trying to take away toys from children in need.
“We are not trying to take shoe boxes of toys and candy away from kids,” he told Fox. “But this is clearly an egregious Constitutional mistake.”
In an academy statement issued later in the day on Nov. 4, Brig. Gen. Richard Clark, commandant of cadets, reiterated that the chaplains will indeed be handling the matter, stating that the Chaplain Corps is responsible for advertising faith-based programs and events.
“This was an oversight by me that has been addressed and forwarded through the proper channels,” Clark said. “The cadets’ had nothing but good intentions, but this was something that should have started with the Chaplains, not the Cadet Wing. That doesn’t mean the cadets can’t volunteer for the Christmas toy drive, they can participate through the Cadet Chaplain Corps.”
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mac55
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 2:01pmPC is totally out of control!!!!!
Report Post »Dano_3279
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 2:02pmthat it is and i’m sick of it have been for a long time. People need to not be so damn sensitive all the time.
Report Post »imreddog
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 3:22pmDano, they aren’t being “sensitive”. The anti-Christians have discovered that if just one of them complain then they can get their way. They hate God and His Son, Jesus the Christ and this is their way of doing battle for their father, Satan. It should be noted that Christmas is not Christian, it is a Pagan Holy day and the same can be said about Easter. Hey, why not fake em out, be kind and generous every day and every season of the year. Incidentally, Christmas Trees are Pagan also, read Jeremiah 10.
Report Post »smackdown33
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 3:26pmJews attacking Christianity, what a surprise… not.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 3:26pm“ Military Religious Freedom Foundation” Typical LIBERAL name for an organization .. it is exactly the opposite of what it promotes .. it is NOT ABOUT FREEDOM! I‘m sure the kiddies won’t mind NOT getting that toy…JERK!
Report Post »Lotus503
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 3:32pmConsidering that close to 80% of the people in this country are Christians…why are they catering to the 20% who are not? We are a Christian nation…period!
So, quit oppressing the Christian people of this country!
Report Post »mred33
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 3:37pmI would dearly love for this JERK Weinstein to show me ONE place in the constitution where this is not allowed. If he is talking about separation of church and state, then he is DUMBER THEN A ROCK!! There is no such thing and he is stupid if he thinks so.
As for the Air Force caving in to this guy, I can’t believe it. I always thought the military would be the last place to cave to someone like this, but I guess I was wrong again. Bunch of gutless wonders in the wrong places in the military now. Now I can understand why Obama is getting away with all this stuff he is pulling that IS against the constitution. No one in the government or military command structure has any guts anymore. They are only worried about being PC and to hell with the rest of the country.
“This just shows how our military is supporting one religion – which is Christianity, Weinstein said.” So what!!!! If you don’t like it, take a long walk off a short pier. I could care less if you are offended by Christian beliefs. This country was founded on them and if you don’t like this country, then leave and let us enjoy our Christian nation. No one ask you for your opinion and to tell the truth, you can shove it where the sun don’t shine. I don’t care if you like it or not. Just don’t try and shove you crap in my face. I am sick and tired of people like you telling me what to do and how to live my life. You can take you PC crap with you when you leave too……………
Ed
Report Post »investlite
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 3:40pmI have to say, I am ashamed to be a member of this organization when I read these types of headlines and stories. I joined the AF because I love my country, but the country I love is slowly becoming a memory. You can’t do good for others because its backed by a religion? I miss the united states from it’s a wonderful life. I miss the melting pot. Now it’s just a bunch of fu@#ing rocks bouncing around in a pit.
What the AF (at the very least) should have done is gotten a few other religious charities (jewish, muslim if there is such a thing, etc…) that were doing toy drives and sent out emails asking for help with them as well. We all know who people would donate the most to, but this would at least keep the children in the spotlight.
Report Post »ChiefGeorge
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 3:51pmIts Christian only and even if one sole Christian is involved. I hope they’ll maintain this high standard when it comes to all religions….ummm sure. Now Christians can’t even be seen, heard or connected to anything related to our government in anyway shape or form. Thats not the idea of separation of church and state. Now we are talking about something totally different more like Totalitarianism.
Report Post »Dagger82
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 4:21pm@ MAC 55
As a 26-year Air Force veteran, I agree you’re absolutely on target! PC has no place in military life. If the cadet had a problem with the program, THEN REFRAIN FROM GIVING ~ Simple as that.
Report Post »robert
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 4:23pm“The U.S. Air Force Academy has pulled out of a Christian-sponsored children’s toy drive after commanders were accused of religious intolerance.”
These commanders are responding EXACTLY like a few whites on here, after a black on white mob beating, who wail and denigrate anyone as a racist who points out the plethora of black crime statistics.
All of these types make fine, intimidated white lemmings who are too spineless to stand up for themselves, their families and their friends.
The commanders are especially disgusting, because what they say and do affects millions of people.
This US Empire is continuing its empire ways, but it won’t be for long, because it is collapsing now at a much faster rate than in the past.
Paybacks will soon be the order of the day.
Report Post »restorehope
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 4:39pmShame on Weinstein. He really should change his name to Scrooge. His intolerance and smug interpretation of political correctness are hurting little children all around the world who would be thrilled to be receiving toys.
Is he so insecure in his own faith that he needs to denigrate other faiths however he can? It’s the spirit of giving that is important….and this toy drive did not dwell on any specific Christian faith.
Report Post »kmichaels
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 4:52pmIRONY = Liberals like Weinstein, the most intollerant people on earth, talking about tolerance.
Report Post »Wow, what a funny, pudgy, ugly inside and out, miserable excuse for a human being.
kmichaels
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 5:02pmDon’t forget the liberal program DFUC program, Death For Unborn Children that they so willingly participate in. So nobody here can tell me that liberals do not care for children.
I am all in favor of these liberal programs. In fact, whenever I see a liberal, I proudly join in supporting their programs, by telling them to go DFUC themselves.
Weinstein, go DFUC yourself. Whiny liberal cadet, go DFUC yourself.
Because I care …
Report Post »kmichaels
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 5:17pmSeparation of Church and State, as it is known today, was brought to us by another bigoted group, namely the KKK. The klan, in addition to hating blacks, also hated Catholics. So, in as a trick to minimize political influence of Catholics, they forced their members to take a “Separation of Church and State” oath. This oath was taken by future USSC justice Black, who later made sure that the KKK interpreation of this phoney unconstitutional policy became the law of the land.
Weinstein, being the ignorant leftist dimwitted useful idiot that he is, has wrapped his loving arms around the KKK philosophy, for pretty much the same reason, to minimize the political influence of groups (Christians) that he does not agree with.
I do not blame all Jews for this kind of behavior. Jews, like any people, have a fair number of moronic leftist socialistic marxist nimrods in their midst. After all the KKK was dominated by white protestants that happened to also be democrats.
Report Post »000degrees
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 5:35pmNice job Mikey!!! That outreach program probably meant a lot to some children but hey, as long as we’re not offending anyone…..including you. Maybe we should invent “muhamud clause” and he could deliver the gracious donations of Good Christians on a rocket. Think that works for you ******* who are so easily offended?????
Report Post »sooner12
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 5:52pmThis is not a PC issue. The Jews (Weinstein) could have participated in the Christian children’s drive and would have been more than accepted. If the Jews had sponsored the toy drive, nothing in the Christian community would have complained. Those in the Christian community would have considered the Jewish participation, “THE MORE THE MERRIER.” So, Mr. Weinstein, who is selflish is trying to get a name for himself and has own an agenda to get his name in the headlines so that he can drum up more business for himself.. That is all there is to this issue.
Report Post »tmo16
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 6:06pmSince when is charity to the unfortunate offensive???? It’s time the MAJORITY of people start pushing back against the MINORITY of people who are “offended” by ANY organization who is involved in good works!!!!
Wake Up America!!!!
Report Post »motonutt
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 7:14pmFrom what I understand it was muslim students who complained to “Mikey Weinstein” a godless jew aliegning himself with the sons of Ishmael.
Report Post »motonutt
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 7:19pmOne of my favorite things to do at Christmas is putting together these shoe boxes that get sent to the native american children up here in Montana. It is my most joyful part of the Christmas season.
This is what I suggest…..flood the Air Force Academy with Christmas shoe boxes in the name of Jesus….!
Report Post »Hobbs57
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 8:07pmWhat a jerk. While I was stationed at Nellis, we would do Christmas in April every year. My CE Squadron, the 99th, would send our talented trades men and do all kinds of wonderful acts for those who terribly needed home improvements but where either in poverty or disabled. I am sooooooo tired of this PC garbage. I tell you what, even though Australia is partially socialized, they certainly weren’t worried about being PC. They told it like it was. You didn’t like it, you could go find another island to live on, PERIOD !!
Report Post »stoneslaw
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 8:41pmThe only ones paying the consequences are the children who the program is designed to give some and happiness to. A ill advised decision by the United States Air Force and the Acadamey.
Report Post »Grey Eagle
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 9:51pmObama has had it in for Franklin Graham ever since he made some comment about Muslims. Obama is going to great lengths (this is not the first instance) to try and destroy his ministry.
Report Post »rose-ellen
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 9:59pmYou sure he’s not a stealth muslim out to get the infidels?
Report Post »Fly on the Wall
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:25pmToo bad they can’t agree on…if you want to participate, go ahead…if not, don’t. Why does everything have to be so radical? Some common sense is called for here.
Report Post »Wobblyone
Posted on November 5, 2011 at 12:38amNahhh !!!! You bloody yanks are scared of Islam.
Report Post »What a pathetic bunch of wimps you are becoming, under the long legged MacDaddy.
You’ll all be wearing skirts soon. And your wives will be in burka’s.
WeDontNeedNoSteenkinBadges03
Posted on November 5, 2011 at 5:26am“Air Force Academy Backtracks on Christmas Toy Drive Because It’s Too Christian”
As Ripley, in “Aliens”, might say, “Did IQs just drop sharply while I was away?”
Has Air Force Academy personnel ever read an encyclopedia (let alone a Holy Bible)? Christmas was NEVER a legitimate Christian festival. If Americans cannot see the plain-as-day facts, then the “land of Liberty” will fall to it’s enemies.
Too bad … ’cause America is where you keep all your stuff. ;)
Report Post »TomFerrari
Posted on November 5, 2011 at 8:02am@investlite said it. Offer to let the islamics and Jews have their own toy drives. We defend Israel and this is how Jews respond ? They have islamics living in Israel, but, we can’t have a CHRISTmas toy drive in These United States??
Report Post »stage9
Posted on November 5, 2011 at 10:46amOnly as it applies to Christianity and our nation’s Christian history.
Report Post »Pigpen
Posted on November 5, 2011 at 7:31pmMr Weinstein’s behavior is classic, and it can be explained in the SCIENTIFIC context of Evolutionary Psychology. PLEASE take the time to read some of Dr. Kevin MacDonald’s articles. He very clearly and OBJECTIVELY identifies the nature and roots of Jewish activism (such as Mikey here is displaying) and properly frames it in the context of “Group Evolutionary Strategy”. Dr. MacDonald is a genius ahead of his time and as such is persecuted viciously for telling the truth.
Report Post »kase
Posted on November 5, 2011 at 9:07pmWow. I am not a U.S. citizen but the founding principles of the U.S are an inspiration to me as to many others around the world. Do not let these things slip. Win America back. I read the anger and the disgust, don’t leave it at that. A pair of Kiwis is coming your way, that’s right- two New Zealanders who care about what is happening to America and other western nations of the Christian heritage. They are coming to the ‘States to present papers to the University of Notre Dame and other venues. They need help to get there, are you able to respond? Please see their Blog here:http://www.mandm.org.nz/support-mandm
Their bios- Matt Flannagan is PhD – Analytic Theology (Thesis: Ethics)
MSocSci(Hons) – Philosophy of Religion (Thesis: Religious Epistemology)
BSocSci – Philosophy
DipTchg Sec – Religious Studies, Ethics, Philosophy, Critical Thinking
Madeleine Flannagan
Report Post »LLB – Law
Masters Student – Legal Philosophy (Thesis: Religion in Public Life/Free Exercise)
What is of particular interest in relation to these kids not getting their shoe boxes and the wider ramifications of people with a secular worldview foisting their view on others is the fact that Madeleine is going to address this very issue in San Francisco this month. Please consider very carefully if you are able to support them in any way. I have only heard Mathew speak once but from what I read on their blog they are well worth your support and (it seems to me anyway) they are not asking a lot.
kase
Posted on November 5, 2011 at 9:40pmThe secular word view is every bit as religious in principle as Christianity or any other religion. What is happening is that the so-called neutrality of the secular view is believed by too many, secularism is now the leader of culture, and is privileged above all other belief systems. That is not, nor was it ever the intention of the founding fathers!
Lets take a lesson out of Jesus’ book. When he healed (read- gave out shoe boxes) on the Sabbath, the religious ones, (read- secularist) objected- “you can’t do this, it’s wrong, it’s against the law”
Jesus response was- ” Since when was it wrong to do good?” on the Sabbath? on a U.S.A.F base?
(Mathew 12:10-14 paraphrased) Turn your annoyance into a good thing- support Mathew and Madeleine Flannagan to come to the ‘States and help shift the culture of politics. I have not been approached in any way by them, I just want to see them get there and say their piece. This is their blog: http://www.mandm.org.nz/support-mandm
Here is mine: http://struth-his-or-yours.blogspot.com/
Report Post »Nod
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 2:01pmCome on Air Force–Grow some b-lls when it comes to PC! This kind of crap is rediculous.
Report Post »JLGunner
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 2:22pmAs a taxpayer and one whom has family members in the Air Force, this offends me, is anyone listening to me????? Helllloooo? Oh thats right, I’m a conservative white guy.
Report Post »ozchambers
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 2:24pmIf this represents the spines of our current Air Force leadership, we should just cut the Air Force from our budget, cuz we won’t be winning any battles with this crew.
And in regards to only promoting Christianity, what was the Libya operation about? I heard the rebel leader saying their Al-Qaida fighters were good muslims!
Report Post »Jaycen
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 2:24pmCowards.
Report Post »HKS
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 2:28pmStrange, I would think this would be the last business that would not want god on their side. Strange times indeed.
Report Post »ElaineA
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 2:29pmCall Lt. Colonel direct and let him know your feelings. 719-333-1707
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 2:43pmSomebody just punch “Mikey” Weinstein in the face and give those kids their toys. I‘m sick of these secularist clownshoes having their fragile sensibilities hurt whenever there’s even a hint of Christianity in something. What could possibly be offensive about an organization having a toy drive for under privileged children? The Hell’s Angels have toy drives..does Mr Weinstein have a problem with them too?
Report Post »Ruler4You
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 2:47pmIn ‘America’ the military is run by the civilian “elected” leadership. That’s the way it is in the free world. That’s our burden to bear, as free people.
If the civilian leadership says: “Crap your pants” for me they’d go through generals until they found one who would. Our military reflects our civilian leadership in the structure at the time, like it or not. Right now, our military is worried about policy more than war. That was a turning point in the VietNam war as well. And as we see, we are bailing out, now, as fast as we can move that many people, their equipment, tools, resources et al logistically. Sort of a “Shock and Awe” at how fast we can retreat.
Report Post »jb.kibs
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 2:57pmso they don’t have a right to practice their freedoms?
Report Post »people in the airforce who don’t agree, don’t have to participate… this is just religious slavery, we might as well have never left Britain.
anOpinion
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 3:04pmThis political correctness has got to go. Nobody is forced to participate in this, its charity.
By the way Mikey, is it the “Military Religious Freedom Foundation”, or the “Military Religious Suppression Foundation”
Report Post »CatB
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 3:28pm@JLGUNNER
I am also offended! That means we have this jerk OUTNUMBERED .. Come on Air Force .. GROW A PAIR!
Report Post »biohazard23
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 3:28pmWell, they don’t call it the Air FARCE for nothing….. Compared to the other branches of service, those guys and girls have to be the most pampered, spoiled rotten, overly-specialized bunch of wusses going. At least that’s what my Dad used to say about them when he was in the Navy (retired chief, now deceased). He’s rolling over in his grave at Arlington right now because of all the PC BS we have taking over our armed forces.
Report Post »investlite
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 3:47pmThe headline should read: AIR FORCE DISCRIMINATES AGAINST CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATION OFFERING ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN IN NEED.
Report Post »Dismayed Veteran
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 2:01pmWay to go, Zoomies. Why don‘t you join the USMC Reserve’s Toys for Tots. It is nondenominational.
Report Post »M-Theory
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 2:44pmIt’s only a coincidence that the “Toys for Tots” drive is during Christmas. Maybe if the charity renamed themselves “TFKADDAC” (Toys for kids of all denominations distributed around Christmas).
Report Post »Sammye
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 3:01pmGreat Idea. But you can contribute to Samaritans Purse directly. There usually is more than one way to accomplish your goal.
Report Post »Dismayed Veteran
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 3:14pmReading “TFKADDAC” reminds me of the really strange abbrevations the USN and USMC for their units.
Report Post »wordweaver
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:58pmThis is a great program to put a shoebox full of Christmas goodie into the hands of a child who could expect to receive nothing for Christmas otherwise. Printed materials bringing a Christian message are included in the boxes, but so what? If any other faith thinks the Christians are getting a drop on the evangelical opportunities around the world, then they should get busy with their own program. USAFA got this one wrong. It was a cowardly response. They went to great expense to build a Wiccan amphitheater a few years ago to placate a few wayward souls, but Christian cadets are not allowed to participate in Operation Christmas Child. If I was an alum of this school, I would be burning up the phone lines today.
Report Post »GodHatesFigs
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 2:04pmChristian cadets can still participate in this program. I’m not sure what article you were reading.
Report Post »COFemale
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 2:19pmWhat part of this indicates cadets can participate.
“Weinstein said he wouldn’t have a problem with the academy participating in a secular toy drive, or the new plan to have academy chaplains promote the religious charity. It was cadet leaders appearing to back Christian evangelism that crossed the line, he said.”
Hog wash. He is lying through his teeth. He is a Jew who hates Christians. PERIOD!
So cadet Christians can’t participate in promoting Christian evangelism? This is Weinsteins’s “Freedom from Religion” stance. What part of “ignoring the email” can you not deal with? I get email‘s all the time from people I don’t know trying to sell me stuff I don’t want or promising me a big _____________ and I don’t even have one of those. It’s called the delete key.
Report Post »ElaineA
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:57pmDirect line to Lt. Colonel John Bryan (mentioned in the story) is 719-333-1707. Email contact won’t let me send a message. Blocking? If the Air force is THIS wimpy it should be defunded by the Super Committee since it is clearly too wimpy to protect our borders.
Report Post »Raisingmy3boysright
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:57pmGee, we wouldn’t want to OFFEND 0.05% of people in America with CHRISTMAS. Does this also mean the Toys for Tots that the Marines do will also be scrubbed?
Report Post »ozchambers
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 2:28pmDont you realize that Christmas is too Christian?
Report Post »db321
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 2:35pmObama’s liberal, atheist, Communistic, Marxist team has been hard at work trying to take God out of this country – look at the Vote on “In God We Trust” – The Senate and the Congress got this on right – America is Glad and Obama is Sad! These Atheists Idiots represent less than 18% of the US population – it is time for the Church of Jesus Christ to stand up – Every pastor in America needs to preach this Sunday how God has protected the US in past Wars and we need his help even more in upcoming Wars. God Bless America – and please would just one Air Force Officer stick a boot up the ass of that Mickey Mouse looking character that is spewing all his Atheistic crap.
Report Post »pamela kay
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 3:29pmSo I guess this man and “the cadet” feel no remorse for their selfishness .Even though it is at the expense of the children who would receive these gifts? Come on, this is just petty. This makes me angry. Christians do so much good worldwide and NEVER get credit for it. I would like to know a total talley that Christians have DONATED to help the needy. I would bet that it far exceeds any other charity. Why can’t people accept the fact ( whether you are or aren’t a Christian) that if everyone lived by the ten commandments and the golden rule the world would be a better place for everyone? To deny innocent people the contributions given by Christians only hurts those in need.For what, to prove a point? This goes much deeper and those who want to destroy our country and our freedoms are threatened by the Christians because they know that we will not stand on the sidelines while they push their agenda. It is odd to me how famous people come on TV and ask us to donate to these causes (and we do, as Christians) yet they won’t stop until they eliminate our faith. How does that make sense? We will NOT whorship any man, our faith is in God and no man will take his place in our hearts. Is this the threat? The fact that we can not be lured or brainwashed into submission? Is it for power? I believe that it is. The power of God is a threat to those who seek control over the human race. Let them try, they will loose. God has his own plan and will eliminate any evil that stands in the
Report Post »Tiger716
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 4:23pmLets hope the Marine Corp has bigger balls than the, obviously castrated, Air Force does and tells anyone who wants to put a stop to Toys For Tots to go “F” themselves. I’m am not, nor will I ever be, politically correct. If that small percentage of people who are not Christian don’t like the fact that we celebrate CHRISTmas, go take a flying leap. I’m gonna be saying Merry Christmas again this year. If it offends, oh well. Get over yourself. The Air Force was wrong in caving to this kind of pressure. As said, I sure wouldn’t trust them to be brave enough to stand up and fight against an anti-Christian if the need arose. You can translate that to Muslim if you want. I don’t care.
Report Post »LEE5155
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:56pmToday the minority is trying to rule our country. The question is are we going to let them get away with it. We have allowed too much already. Time to demand majority rule, not progressive minority rule.
Report Post »JohnnyMidknight
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 2:04pm@LEE5155
What do you mean today? This has been an on going thing for 30-40+ years. The minority has been trying to make it look like it is a protest by the vast majority. It is our silence that give credit to the minority, as the politicians and military leaders do not hear our voice in disagreement.
Despite the fact that even if both sides gave their opinion, the political landscape would still remove the support due to the controversy of the subject (thus the minority still wins).
Report Post »FEISTY
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:56pmSit that ONE cadet down and explain some American history to him. The USAF is taking part in a holiday that billions of people around the world celebrate. This isn’t the establishment of a national religion, it’s taking part in the biggest christian holiday and doing something to give to needy kids. For one a-hole to pipe up and say he’s offended (for what, who knows?) is ridiculous. He probably hates kids, too.
Report Post »Jim in Houston
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 5:51pmMaybe he should get the silent treatment for the remainder of his time at Rocky Mountain High.
Report Post »AmericanStrega
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:55pmI just don’t know what to say. Wait a minute, yes I do….SCREW YOU WEINSTEIN!
Report Post »One Man Progressive Wrecking Crew
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:53pmAnd AS USUAL when PC and LIBS are involved, the kids suffer. I guess they’ll just discontinue Toys for Tots too.
Report Post »M24
Posted on November 5, 2011 at 8:36amHave not been informed on Toys For Tots Elimination ,In Our Arena We Try to Put Problems in places where they can Think about things for a indefinate amout of Time . This gives the Majority Plenty of time to Carry On. We are not PC unless We are Told to Be. Semper Fi
Report Post »americanfirst
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:53pmThat’s like backing off of the Air Force Academy for being to military, ain’t it? Christian mothers?
I guess is my kids can’t be Christians while in the Air Force then – they can’t be Air Force, huh?
Report Post »Since it’s going to be one way or the other.
Bobbyinwastate
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 2:39pmAs would I. Sometimes I feel that all this insanity can’t be real, but I guess it is. If God turned his back on all of us I wouldn’t wonder! This once proud nation is sinking into a cesspool!
Report Post »COFemale
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:51pmThose in Washington DC picket this place, send a clear message that Christians are mad:
Mikey Weinstein to be first-ever recipient of
Americans United for the Separation of Church and State “Person of the Year” Award
Monday, November 7th, 2011
At The Liaison Hotel on Capitol Hill (Metro Room)
415 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC, 20001
Lunch will be at 12:30, with Mikey’s address to follow at 1:30
Report Post »TH30PH1LUS
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:51pmUTTERLY ridiculous! I will be contacting the CHAP about this
Report Post »Cape_Lookout_RW_Extremist
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 2:24pmMake sure your Chap ain’t the witchcraft chap that the military has assigned. He may not be sympathetic to your case.
Report Post »ElaineA
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 2:53pmDirect Line to LT. Colonel Bryan 719-333-1707
USAF/PAC
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LindzJ
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:50pmThe Mikey guy attacks the Air Force Academy for a living. Literally. I wish folks would have some guts at the Academy to just ignore him. He generates problems that don’t exist and shuts down the free exercise of religion for the cadets. It’s a bad situation.
Report Post »South Philly Boy
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:50pmWhat a BUNCH of… YOU KNOW WHAT
Report Post »smartgirl
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:49pmThis is, in a word, insane.
Report Post »COFemale
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:49pmThis is who this man is:
Report Post »http://www.militaryreligiousfreedom.org/about/michael-l-mikey-weinstein/
Here is a post on the site under the U.S. Constitution picture:
The Military Religious Freedom Foundation is the sole nonprofit civil rights organization dedicated to ensuring that all members of the United States Armed Forces fully receive the Constitutional guarantee of both freedom of religion and freedom from religion, to which they and all Americans are entitled.
cdavis2009
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 2:23pmI always love how they throw in “Freedom FROM religion.” Most of these organizations forget what comes during the actual description of the Freedom of Religion clause. “The government shall make NO LAW regarding the establishment of religion or the FREE EXERCISE thereof.” The only only arrogance in this situation comes from the person who complained. Let these cadets hold a drive to send toys to impoverished nations.
Report Post »patriot077
Posted on November 5, 2011 at 2:12amYup Weinsten wants to give everyone freedom from religion whether they want it or not. He has been behind more anti-Christian military rulings than I want to think about. I feel extremely sorry for our troops who practice their faith – especially those on the field of battle.
Report Post »lel2007
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:49pmI’m offended.
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:44pm.
Well I think we should all take lil’ Mikey Weinstein off our Christmas card list……..
Hope you get run over by a Reindeer, and a horn hit’s you where the Good Lord split ya…….
Report Post »elosogrande
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:42pmI hope these USAF commanders aren’t this wak when the next big war starts. We wouldn’t want to offend anyone by being too agressive on the battlefield.
Report Post »COFemale
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:42pmJust what we need is another fake Jew taking it upon himself to decide whether cadets participate or not. We need to fight back.
I am sorry to say this is in my backyard and this is getting out of hand. One person complains and brings everything to a halt. Screw this Jew and tell him to find another job.
Report Post »grabyrgun
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:55pmtake your fake anti-semitism somewhere else. Remember Jesus IS a Jew…
Report Post »PATRIOTGRUNT
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 2:06pm@COFEMALE ; +1 Couldn’t say it any better .
Report Post »COFemale
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 2:26pmYes, Christ was Jewish, their is a distinct difference between him and Weinstein. I am only against fake Jews who have an agenda to kill Christianity. I support Israel and the Israeli people. Does Weinstein, I would say not. There is nothing fake about my feelings toward this man.
Report Post »DesertRose1960
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 2:53pm@Cofemale, Mikey Weinstein probably just wants the freedom to pray or not pray as he chooses and he doesn’t wish to be proselytized to. Have you ever stood with Jews on a Friday evening as the sun set and been invited to “pray in Jesus” name at the dedication of a military lodging facility? I have, I quit praying in public at that very moment. Not wishing to be brow beaten into practicing Christianity is not the same thing as being against Christianity. I have been a devout Catholic married to a Jew for nearly 30 years, I spent more hours in Jewish services than I can count, with a few small limits, I have been welcomed with arms by the Jewish communities in multiple states and even overseas.
Report Post »ElaineA
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:42pmOh no! Say it isn’t so …. If you permit it you promote it. I’m writing a letter.
Report Post »http://www.usafa.af.mil/main/contactus.asp
I’m also going to sent a letter via snail mail.
LiberalMarine
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:39pmWow, this is ridiculous. I’m for religious tolerance but this was a good cause that happened to be run by Graham, I helped with Toys for Tots without a problem and I am an atheist. Helping needy kids isn’t exclusively a christian issue.
Report Post »JLGunner
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 2:06pmLib, I disagree with you about 99% of the time but we hit common ground on this one. Your statement is clearly the meaning of tolerance. It’s about helping disadvantaged kids, to give them some kind of positive childhood memories. This would usually result in that child growing up and wanting to pass on that kind deed to another needed person.
Report Post »MidwestMomof3
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 3:01pmI was going to bring up Toys for Tots and the Marine Corp…guess I don’t need to, now.
You hit the nail on the head…it’s not about a religion…it’s about bringing smiles and some good cheer to children.
Report Post »TXVET48
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 4:20pmI agree with you both.
Report Post »TEARS FOR AMERICA
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:38pmThe gifts given are non-discriminatory folks….they are given to whomever wants one. Pray tell why this is not a precious things to lighten up the faces of wee ones? Shame on this academy. The cadets who want to participate ought to be able to do so.
Report Post »Robert-CA
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:38pmSo one person gets offended & he ruins it for the rest of us ????????????
Report Post »ThankBabyJesus
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:53pmyep, someone got their ‘feelings’ hurt.
Report Post »Doctor Nordo
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 2:18pmNothing was ruined. It was just changed so that it wasn’t being directly endorsed by the base commanders. Now it is being endorsed by the chaplains instead. Kids are still getting their toys and their Bible messages. Chill out.
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