Christian Coalition Proposes
National Day of Rest
Click to go to our Home PageDear Adventist Friends,
I am writing to you as
a concerned citizen of the United States about perhaps the most important
issue to date that could impinge upon your religious and economic freedoms
and could virtually remove them overnight. My immediate concern and priority
is "THE NATIONAL DAY OF REST" movement that is gaining momentum
with the Christian Coalition, Religious Right and others meeting Ocober 11-13 in Washington D.C. It will infringe upon the
exercise of free speech, press and religious activities that are guaranteed
under the Bill of Rights. It is reported that the President will meet with
them October 12 -13. Whether this is a hoax or fact the stakes are high for
those of us who are giving earth's final warning. We believe that
everyone is entitled to a day of rest but in this diverse society each should
make that choice based on his and her own convictions and not Sunday as
proposed. According to the letter from the Christian Coalition in circulation
this is potentially a dangerous proposal for Jews, Seventh-day Adventists,
Seventh day Baptists who worship on Saturday or for Muslims who worship on
Friday or for those who have no religious conviction. The implications are enormous
for those who worship on a day other than Sunday and for economic reasons
must work on Sunday. Once Sunday is set up as a day of rest as proposed and
it gains national recognition it could lead to a National Sunday Law shortly
thereafter, especially during the deepening crisis facing this nation.
Remember the National Holiday established on Sunday by Constantine in 321
A.D. which later became a National Sunday Law and on the fifth decree the
death penalty was inflicted. Sunday as a National Day of Rest was promoted
114 years ago in 1888 which was known as the BLAIR AMENDMENT. It was defeated
on the Capitol floor when under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, A.T. Jones appeared before Congress with irrefutable
arguments. E.G. White was appalled by the lack of interest shown by pastors
and laity. Since it is reported
that there are 33 Capitol Hill Legislators who have signed on to this
proposal - now is the time to present our concerns to all Legislators while
we virtually have the floor of the House and Senate, before millions write,
email and call to influence their Representatives to support their proposal.
Once it has been introduced as a Bill and subsequently sent to a Sub-Commitee for consideration our efforts may be hardly
noticed. Because of present freedoms and other victories of the past lets not fall back on a false sense of security. If we
hesitate we will lose our opportunity. Since we are no longer a true Republic
but a Democracy where the majority rule and the minority get squashed we
should take nothing for granted that would encroach on our Religious Liberty.
Write, call, email and FAX your district Senate and House members in D.C. now
-- as we need to inform them before they become committed. We are not chasing
rabbits - this has the potential for being the real wolf. EXTREMELY URGENT! You
may want to base your letter on your own observations or use thoughts from
this letter expressed in your own words without reference to your faith.
First, make 5 or more copies of the blank petition enclosed and circulate
among your neighbors, friends and churches. Have
thought leaders and professionals in your community sign a copy also. Place
petitions on store counters and doors where granted permission. Solicit
signatures on the street and in parking lots where allowed. Xerox your
petitions when completed and make enough copies to be sent with your letters
to each DC House Representative and Senator, and to their main state office
as well. Be sure your name and return address are legible for their reply.
Since it will take up to six weeks to do a anthrax scrub on your letters it
will be extremely important for you to locate a fax, then FAX your personal
letters and petitions to D.C. and to your state district office to get ahead
of the pack. Call your state office for the DC & state FAX number and
address. I can't over emphasis the importance of
everyone doing this immediately upon receipt of this letter to give
legislators enough time to evaluate our concerns before Oct. Everyone should
call the President's White House line and leave a message. 202-456-1111 Lord
Help Us! Reuben Teske |