This is how we Missourians handle being "politically correct"

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Fox News: Missouri principal wows crowd, angers atheists with guarded 'God' referenceshttp://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/06/0...-angers-atheists-with-guarded-god-references/http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/06/0...-angers-atheists-with-guarded-god-references/

A Missouri high school principal who garnered thunderous applause and a starring role in a viral video for a commencement speech in which he repeatedly invoked God in ways to dodge First Amendment objections has atheists seeing red.

Lebanon High School Principal Kevin Lowery can be seen on a 3-minute YouTube clip reminding graduates that the nation’s motto of “In God We Trust” can be found on U.S. currency and in Francis Scott Key’s original version of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Lowery also wryly noted during the May 23 commencement that even though “God is reflected in the very fabric” of the nation, it would be inappropriate to mention The Almighty at a secular ceremony.

“So while it would not be politically correct for us to have an official prayer this evening, I would like for us to have a moment of silence in honor of tonight’s graduates,” Lowery told students. “Thank you. And just in case you’re interested, during my moment of silence, I gave thanks to God for these great students, their parents, their teachers and for this community.”

Of course the atheists have left nasty comments and outrage on the "Comments" section of the you.tube video. Who cares?

And yeah, I do know I live in Kansas. But only a mile and a half from Missouri. Any further, I break out in hives. It doesn't matter where you live, it's where your heart is -- and where your degree comes from. :laugh:

 

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Neat strategy.

I've often wondered why more commencement speakers don't simply quote famous historical figures referencing God, or even quote other famous commencement speakers verbatim when they spoke of God. It's a part of our history.