Thank you for forwarding this. Just because certain people seem bent on
taking God of out of our lives, I am encouraged by those who have the
courage to acknowledge Him.
I believe that those who would try to destroy us in this manner, live in the
fear of their own disbelief.
Virginia
----- Original Message -----
From: David Camp <Dcamp(a)peoplepc.com>
To: <CAMP-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2000 9:02 AM
Subject: [CAMP-L] Fw: A Courageous Father
I don't usually do this, but I am sending this to all on my
mailing list
whether you think it appropriate or not. Thank You, and may God Bless
the
efforts of this father.
Dave Camp
----- Original Message -----
From: Eric & Lisa White
To: Russ & Jill Amerling ; Robert & Angela Vey ; Pat Borter ; Pastor Rick
& Robin Cantrell ; Lisa Van Vorst ; Lisa Camp ; John & Orlene Maze ; Jimmy
Allen ; George & Kelly Parent ; Duane & JoAnna Brigman ; Doug & Ramona Cates
; Dennis & Connie Kean ; David & Sabine Hopper ; Dave Rich ; Dave Norris ;
Cyndi Santiago ; Chris Wicklein ; Chris & Peggy Blue ; Andrew Comeau ; Alex
& Julie Tipton ; Al & Kim DeHart
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2000 9:57 PM
Subject: Fw: A Courageous Father
On Thursday, May 27, 1999, Darrell Scott, the father of
Rachel Scott, a victim of the Columbine High School shootings
in Littleton, Colorado, was invited to address the House
Judiciary Committee's subcommittee.
What he said to our national leaders during this special
session of Congress was painfully truthful. It needs to
be heard by every person in America. Unfortunately, very
little was said by the media.
These courageous words spoken by Darrell Scott are powerful,
penetrating and deeply personal. There is no doubt that
God sent this man as a voice crying in the wilderness.
The following is a portion of the transcript:
"Since the dawn of creation there has been both good & evil
in the hearts of men and women. We all contain the seeds
of kindness or the seeds of violence. The death of my
wonderful daughter, Rachel Joy Scott, and the deaths of
that heroic teacher, and the other eleven children who died
must not be in vain. Their blood cries out for answers.
The first recorded act of violence was when Cain slew his
brother Abel out in the field. The villain was not the club
he used. Neither was it the NCA, the National Club Association.
The true killer was Cain, and the reason for the murder could
only be found in Cain's heart."
"In the days that followed the Columbine tragedy, I was amazed
at how quickly fingers began to be pointed at groups such as
the NRA. I am not a member of the NRA. I am not a hunter.
I do not even own a gun. I am not here to represent or defend
the NRA - because I don't believe that they are responsible
for my daughter's death. Therefore I do not believe that
they need to be defended. If I believed they had anything
to do with Rachel's murder I would be their strongest opponent."
"I am here today to declare that Columbine was not just a
tragedy - it was a spiritual event that should be forcing
us to look at where the real blame lies! Much of the blame
lies here in this room. Much of the blame lies behind the
pointing fingers of the accusers themselves."
"I wrote a poem just four nights ago that expresses my
feelings best. This was written way before I knew I would
be speaking here today."
"Your laws ignore our deepest needs
Your words are empty air
You've stripped away our heritage
You've outlawed simple prayer
Now gunshots fill our classrooms
And precious children die
You seek for answers everywhere
And ask the question "Why"
You regulate restrictive laws
Through legislative creed
And yet you fail to understand
That God is what we need!"
"Men and women are three-part beings. We all consist of
body, soul and spirit. When we refuse to acknowledge a third
part of our make-up, we create a void that allows evil,
prejudice and hatred to rush in and reek havoc.
Spiritual influences were present within our educational systems
for most of our nation's history. Many of our major colleges
began as theological seminaries. This is a historical fact.
What has happened to us as a nation? We have refused to honor
God,and in doing so, we open doors to hatred and violence. And
when something as terrible as Columbine's tragedy occurs -
politicians immediately look for a scapegoat such as the NRA.
They immediately seek to pass more restrictive laws that
contribute to erode away our personal and private liberties."
"We do not need more restrictive laws. Eric and Dylan would
not have been stopped by metal detectors. No amount of gun
laws can stop someone who spends months planning this type of
massacre. The real villain lies within our own hearts.
Political posturing and restrictive legislation are not the
answers. The young people of our nation hold the key. There
is a spiritual awakening taking place that will not be
squelched!"
"We do not need more religion. We do not need more gaudy
television evangelists spewing out verbal religious garbage.
We do not need more million-dollar church buildings built
while people with basic needs are being ignored. We do
need a change of heart and a humble acknowledgment that this
nation was founded on the principle of simple trust in God!"
"As my son Craig lay under that table in the school library
and saw his two friends murdered before his very eyes - He
did not hesitate to pray in school. I defy any law or
politician to deny him that right! I challenge every young
person in America, and around the world, to realize that on
April 20, 1999, at Columbine High School - prayer was
brought back to our schools."
"Do not let the many prayers offered by those students be
in vain. Dare to move into the new millennium with a sacred
disregard for legislation that violates your God-given right
to communicate with Him!"
"To those of you who would point your finger at the NRA
I give to you a sincere challenge. Dare to examine your own
heart before casting the first stone! My daughter's death
will not be in vain."
Be courageous enough to do what the media did not, let the
nation hear this man's speech.
Forward it on to those you care about