
                         THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
                 Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SATURDAY, June 4, 1994                    TAG: 9406040005 
SECTION: FRONT                     PAGE: A8    EDITION: FINAL  
SOURCE: Short 
DATELINE: 940604                                 LENGTH:

UNLEASH CHRISTIANITY

{LEAD} Sometimes I wonder why our country restricts Christianity in public schools and many other places. Our country was founded on the beliefs of Christianity, but now it looks as if it's diminishing in our nation.

Take a look at the former Soviet Union. Its doors were closed to Christianity for 74 years because it had been taken over by communism and atheism. But now the people are receiving the gospel with arms outstretched, and the government allows it. The Bible is even being taught in the public schools of the former Soviet states.

{REST} Another facet of my concern is that homosexuality is allowed nationwide but Christianity is confined. This disagrees with the First Amendment. Freedom of speech gives everyone religious freedom along with many other freedoms. So why is Christianity restricted in our country while homosexuality runs free?

Communism took over the former Soviet Union; it could take over the United States if we aren't careful.

RYAN McNIFF

Virginia Beach, May 15, 1994 by CNB