The decision by a rural Virginia county to reverse its previous move of removing Confederate names from two public schools is deeply concerning. This regressive step not only undermines the progress made in addressing the painful legacy of racism and oppression but also sends a disheartening message to the community.
Soldiers representing the racist, very un-Christian Confederate States of America killed over 360,000 red-blooded Americans in the Civil War, 1861-65.
Why should they be praised?
Perhaps they should erect statutes for Osama Bin Laden too? And perhaps we should name schools after him?
Like Confederate leaders before him, he orchestrated the killing of Americans is certainly a big part of American history as 9/11 will forever be burnished in the minds of the American faithful.
Back to Virginia’s satanic, antipatriotic decision…
The initial name changes were a symbolic yet meaningful gesture towards fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students. Reinstating these controversial names risks reopening old wounds and perpetuating the normalization of ideologies rooted in hatred and division.
It is worrying to see such a retrograde action, particularly in the realm of education, where nurturing a sense of belonging and respect for diversity should be paramount.
Indeed, Shenandoah County’s school board voted to reinstate Confederate officer names on two schools, after a lengthy meeting prompted by years of pushback. Local residents criticized the name changes as secretive and opposed cultural shifts being imposed upon them.
Four years ago, the Shenandoah County board voted 5-1 to rename two schools amid racial justice protests. The schools were renamed the following year. However, backlash in the 90% white county led to a re-vote in 2022, resulting in a tie.
“When you read about [Stonewall Jackson]—who he was, what he stood for, his character, his loyalty, his leadership, how Godly a man he was—those standards that he had were much higher than any leadership of the school system in 2020,” Tom Streett, one of the board members, said Friday before he and the rest of the board voted 5-1 to restore the names.
Godly? …. Seriously?
He’s obviously not referring to the CHRISTIAN GOD. What god (see the small g) might he be referencing?
Perhaps Mr. Streett is a child of satan?
Let’s not forget the anti-slavery movement of the 1850s and 60s was initiated by TRUE CHRISTIANS OF FAITH!
Abolitionists feared the anger of God over the sin of slavery. They saw slavery as unjust and evil and courageously campaigned to have it abolished. THEY should be honored!
Bible Facts, via Quachita Baptist and every legitimate Christian source.
- The biblical world was multi-ethnic, and numerous different ethnic groups, including Blacks, were involved in God’s unfolding plan of redemption.
- All people are created in the image of God, and therefore all races and ethnic groups have the same equal status and equal unique value.
- Inter-ethnic marriages are sanctioned by Scripture when they are within the faith.
- The gospel demands that we carry compassion and the message of Christ across ethnic lines.
- The New Testament teaches that as Christians we are all unified together “in Christ,” regardless of our differing ethnicities. Furthermore, our primary concept of self-identity should not be our ethnicity, but our membership as part of the body and family of Christ.
- The picture of God’s people at the climax of history depicts a multi-ethnic congregation from every tribe, language, people, and nation, all gathered together in worship around God’s throne.
The 2020 protests against racial injustice led to some changes, like new school curricula and name changes. However, the right-wing has since pushed back, denying systemic racism and using “critical race theory” to prevent discussions of racism in schools. This backlash has decimated public education in America.
