I watched a special on TV yesterday on the life of Madalyn Murray O'Hair. She was the founder of the American Atheist Association and was single handedly responsible for taking organized prayer out of school back in 1963. Maybe it was because I went to school in the bible belt, but I remember saying prayer at least up until the 5th grade which was around 1973. I don't get this woman. I understand there are a lot of people who don't believe in God, but she was so driven. I honestly believe she liked being in the spotlight and speaking out against God in the early 60's gave her the attention she craved. While she went through her life declaring there is no God, the bible tells us in Romans 1:20 that we are without excuse because we can clearly see things that are created. I do know this - Madalyn Murray O'Hair changed her mind around 1 second after she slipped into eternity. One day, she will bow down and confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.
My point is not her view, but in the fact that one person made such a monumental change in our nation. One person stopped prayer in school. Sometimes we think we are just one person - what can we do? What does my one vote count for? She is a perfect example that one person can make a difference. In her case, it was a bad difference, but it is a huge reminder to us that we can change things. One person can make a difference in our government, in our workplace, in our schools, and in other people's lives.
For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse.
Romans 1:20
That at the name of Jesus, every knee shall bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth. And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Phillipians 2:10-11
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