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Jo Byrns should win this game. JB 27 Mc 13

Let me add my2cents. Spiritual influences were present within our educational systems for most of our nation's history. In his "History of the United States", Noah Webster wrote: ???If a republican form of government fails to secure public prosperity and happiness, it must be because the citizens neglect the divine commands, and elect bad men to make and administer the laws.??? Moral, God-fearing citizens are essential to the common good of the country. John Adams wrote, ???We have no government armed with powers capable of contending with human passions unbridled by morality and religion. Avarice, ambition, revenge, or gallantry would break the strongest cords of our constitution as a whale goes through a net.??? How can the United States encourage students to become moral citizens, when it bans God from its public school classrooms? Pope Leo XIII wrote that ?????¦ civil society must acknowledge God as its Founder and Parent, and must obey and reverence His power and authority. Justice therefore forbids, and reason itself forbids, the State to be godless.??? Pope Pius XI, in his encyclical on Christ the King entitled, Quas Primas, wrote, ???When once man recognize, both in private and in public life, that Christ is King, society will at last receive the great blessings of real liberty, well-ordered discipline, peace and harmony.??? He also emphasized that the whole of mankind (including the State) is subject to the power of Jesus Christ: ???Nor is there any difference in this matter between the individual and the family or the State; for all men, whether collectively or individually, are under the dominion of Christ. In Him is the salvation of the individual, in Him is the salvation of society.??? In 1984 Ronald Reagan said, ???The time has come to turn back to God and reassert our trust in Him for the healing of America. This means that all of us who acknowledge a belief in our Judeo-Christian heritage must reaffirm that belief and join forces to reclaim those great principles.??? Speaking of the Equal Access Act (allowing students who wished to conduct religious meetings the same access to schools as other groups), Reagan said, ???In 1962, the Supreme Court banned prayers. In 1963, the Court banned the reading of the Bible. ... We had to pass a special law to allow student prayer groups the same access to schoolrooms that a Young Marxist Society enjoys. ... Without God there is a coarsening of the society. ... If we ever forget that we are One Nation Under God, then we will be a nation gone under."

Never go wrong with the classic 70-200 L 2.8. One thing for sure is night games you have to have a 2.8.

I'm a Canon guy as well. The new Canon XSI is really nice and can be purchased at a good price. Depends on your budget and how serious you are.

I pay extra for my kids to attend a small Christian based private school for many reasons. Some of them include getting a faith based education, small class room size, I know almost every kid in the school and their parents, and the security of knowing they are safer. It is unfortunate I have to pay double for me kids education. I pay Taxes for all of the public schools kids and then I pay much more for private school tuition. If we ever get back to local community based schools, then I would consider going back to a public school.

Prayers go out to the family and friends of Markie Voyles.

Very sad news. Prayers go out to the family.

Teams include: Cascade Clarksville Acamedy Community Eagleville Forrest Jo Byrns McEwen Midd TN Christian Nashville Christian White House Heritage Do not know enough to predict, but it should be interesting to see how it plays out. Not sure if one team is a sure favorite to win District tis year.

The Nashville Christian Eagles may surprise many people this year. Just like last year, they probably will not pass the look test each week. Meaning during pregame warm ups they never looked like they should win but they end up with more points at the end game. Last year NCS finished with a 31 -3 record. They have lost 6 seniors and will be playing with younger players. They are small but their coach has 1001 wins over 30 years for a reason. Not sure they will win District but will be very competitive.

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