We’d be in trouble without prayers

I would like to say to all the righteous unbelievers:

It is because of the faith and belief in God that our founding fathers built this great country that we so freely live in a way that we can have the freedom to speak and worship (or not) any way we choose. So I say to all the atheists and other people who do not believe that God blesses this country because of the faithful, you had better wake up. You need to know that if not for those whose faith and prayers keep this country going you would not have the privilege to sit around complain about it.

Who knows what this country would be like with out the prayers of the faithful. You may want to think a bit deeper on the matter because you may choose not to believe in God, but if not for the praying and faithful you could be under leadership like China, Iran or Afghanistan or the like. You can be an atheist there, too, but let’s see who protects your right to do so, the Buddhists, Muslims? I don’t think so. Do you think our country is the way it is out of luck? Not so. You are covered under the protection of the faithful and righteous whether you like it or not.

If we continue to toss God of out of America, He won’t be able to protect us. As you can see, the other countries who do not have “one nation under God” are not doing very well. They are in chaos and disorder and poverty. So if you don’t believe, that’s up to you. But don’t forget how this country that gives you the right not to believe keeps its protection. You let us keep doing what we do and we won’t bother you either.

Edmonds

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