Standard should be ashamed of column, photo
The Southern Standard has shown two very disturbing sides during the past week. First, I was surprised to be reading Sunday’s edition and find Will Stewart’s suggestion that God does not even exist. I suppose many of us take for granted, with the sheer number of churches in our community, that no one here would voice such an opinion.
Time and space will not permit me to describe in detail the overwhelming evidence that God exists, and even is active in the world today. But just a look at the construction of the human eye would cause even the most ardent atheist to realize that there is design in everything. And the logical fact is that design demands a designer. That designer: Almighty God.
Mr. Stewart, I am very sorry you are living your life without the blessing of the knowledge that God is alive. I do not know what purpose there could be to life without the promises of God. They are not a crutch for existence in a less-than-perfect life. They are the very reason for living. I hope you come to a knowledge of God before the final day, when the existence of God will be confirmed to all, regardless of their former unbelief.
Secondly, I was embarrassed by Wednesday’s paper that ran the pictures of Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, her exposed breasts the prominent feature of the photos. It was bad enough the large picture was hidden on the back page of the Style section. But it was shameful that a picture one would expect to see in the Victoria’s Secret catalog was in full color on the front page! Who would have thought that one would need to keep their young children from looking at the local paper?
Of course, I realize the divorce of John Stamos is the story for which all Warren countians were on the edge of their seats. Give me a break! I guess this kind of thing should not surprise me, since a staff representative on the opinion page doesn’t even think God exists.
For the sake of the citizens of the county and all who read this paper, keep out the filth. And for the sake of us all, at least acknowledge the existence of God. If these things you are unwilling to do, I am not sure you represent the interests of those you are in the business to serve. If that is the case, may readers take note and respond accordingly.
Sincerely,
Tim Parish
Minister, Central Church of Christ
106 College Street