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04-19-2003, 12:44 PM

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I send greetings to those observing Easter. Easter is the most important event of the Christian faith, when people around the world join together with family and friends to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Son of God and the hope of life to come.

For Christians, the life and death of Jesus are the ultimate expressions of love, and the supreme demonstrations of God's mercy, faithfulness, and redemption. Since Christ's miraculous Resurrection on Easter, more than 2,000 years ago, Christians have expressed joy and gratitude for this wondrous sacrifice and for God's promise of freedom for the oppressed, healing for the brokenhearted, and salvation.

Though this year's observance comes at a time when our world faces many challenges, the message of Easter remains unchanged -- though sorrow may last through the night, joy comes in the morning. This holiday comforts us, as we remember that suffering will pass and goodness will prevail.

This Easter season, join me in praying for peace, wisdom, and resolve. During this holy time, may Christ's example of love and sacrifice compel us towards justice and compassion, and renew us with an assurance of hope and everlasting joy.

Laura joins me in sending our best wishes for a Happy Easter.

GEORGE W. BUSH

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cydonia · 04-19-2003, 03:05 PM

I like George W. Bush, but I've got to say if you study even a little about history of religion and pagan originated holidays, like many here do, there's no way you could come to the conclusion that any of this stuff really happened.

winterwooskie · 04-19-2003, 03:45 PM

i'm just glad he didn't use it as an opportunity to tie saddam with 9/11 or osama.

pariah · 04-19-2003, 05:33 PM

is it that bad? every president has been protestant except for kennedy...bush just doesnt hide his. but hes not pushing it on you. hes not making it the official religion of the state (not in this).

this doesnt bother me. i think people are overly sensitive sometimes.

edit: this alone, ignoring other relgious stuff he has done, doesnt bother me.

Jewel · 04-19-2003, 07:13 PM

The fact that he is religious is not what bothers me. If he was posting his religious message on his personal website it wouldn't be offensive. However, he is using his office as president to further his religion. He posted a blatently christain message on the White House government website. That is out of line (not that it is his first time). On the contrary, he is pushing his religion on the entire country -- it is something he does quite regularly and it is disgusting.

pariah · 04-19-2003, 08:45 PM

didnt realize it was on whitehouse.gov :banghead:

that is bad...

themistocles · 04-20-2003, 02:31 PM

I gotta shrug my shoulders. I don't feel particularly oppressed as an atheist by a president who was well known to be born again before he was elected and is reminding us on Christianity's most valued week.

SLD · 04-20-2003, 02:54 PM

Bush:

I send greetings to those observing Easter.

I too am not bothered by it. Every President has used the office as a bully pulpit for a variety of non-political messages, of faith, philosophy or whatever. Even Madison issued proclamations of faith on days of feasting and thanksgiving. Bush's message is meant for those who observe easter. The rest of us shouldn't worry about it. It's not like he said that we're all going to hell for not believing. That would be something.

Lynn of the Prairie · 04-20-2003, 08:09 PM

It doesn't strike me as oppressive. When the Goober uses his fundie beliefs to make policy though it does. Bush is not as bad as Reagan and not as good as his Daddy, but he needs to be turned out in '04 simply because he is the wrong one to be making SCOTUS appointments now.

Jewel · 04-21-2003, 04:10 AM

Oppressive? Not particularly. Offensive & innapropriate? Yes.

04-20-2003, 08:09 PM	#9
Lynn of the Prairie Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: BROOKLYN (FORMERLY TEXAS) Posts: 1,135	Yawn It doesn't strike me as oppressive. When the Goober uses his fundie beliefs to make policy though it does. Bush is not as bad as Reagan and not as good as his Daddy, but he needs to be turned out in '04 simply because he is the wrong one to be making SCOTUS appointments now.

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04-19-2003, 03:05 PM	#2
cydonia Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: southern california Posts: 1,002	I like George W. Bush, but I've got to say if you study even a little about history of religion and pagan originated holidays, like many here do, there's no way you could come to the conclusion that any of this stuff really happened.

04-19-2003, 03:45 PM	#3
winterwooskie Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: wheeling, wv Posts: 65	i'm just glad he didn't use it as an opportunity to tie saddam with 9/11 or osama.

04-19-2003, 05:33 PM	#4
pariah Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: الرياض Posts: 6,456	is it that bad? every president has been protestant except for kennedy...bush just doesnt hide his. but hes not pushing it on you. hes not making it the official religion of the state (not in this). this doesnt bother me. i think people are overly sensitive sometimes. edit: this alone, ignoring other relgious stuff he has done, doesnt bother me.

04-19-2003, 07:13 PM	#5
Jewel Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Northern Virginia, USA Posts: 1,112	The fact that he is religious is not what bothers me. If he was posting his religious message on his personal website it wouldn't be offensive. However, he is using his office as president to further his religion. He posted a blatently christain message on the White House government website. That is out of line (not that it is his first time). On the contrary, he is pushing his religion on the entire country -- it is something he does quite regularly and it is disgusting.

04-19-2003, 08:45 PM	#6
pariah Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: الرياض Posts: 6,456	didnt realize it was on whitehouse.gov :banghead: that is bad...

04-20-2003, 02:31 PM	#7
themistocles Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: las vegas, nevada Posts: 670	I gotta shrug my shoulders. I don't feel particularly oppressed as an atheist by a president who was well known to be born again before he was elected and is reminding us on Christianity's most valued week.

04-20-2003, 02:54 PM	#8
SLD Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 4,109	Bush: I send greetings to those observing Easter. I too am not bothered by it. Every President has used the office as a bully pulpit for a variety of non-political messages, of faith, philosophy or whatever. Even Madison issued proclamations of faith on days of feasting and thanksgiving. Bush's message is meant for those who observe easter. The rest of us shouldn't worry about it. It's not like he said that we're all going to hell for not believing. That would be something.

04-21-2003, 04:10 AM	#10
Jewel Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Northern Virginia, USA Posts: 1,112	Oppressive? Not particularly. Offensive & innapropriate? Yes.

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