It really isn’t religion that is under attack in America, but Christianity and the First Amendment. “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” The violation is evidenced everywhere. The Ten Commandments have been removed from our courthouses and other public places and replaced with government corruption. Prayer has been eliminated from schools and replaced with law enforcement officers. Military Christian chaplains are…
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After two cancelations due to torrents of rain, Rockahock gave us an awesome presentation of our Christian heritage, “More Than a Manager”. The nativity and Christ’s ministry was so beautiful, professional and imaginative. All the participants, actors, artists, “gofers”, narrators, greeter’s, etc. were so dedicated to brave the cold and warm our hearts. Thank you one and all for giving us such a wonderful Christmas “New Year’s gift”. Joyce Eacho New Kent
I wish to commend the New Kent Board of Supervisors for its prudence and foresight in seeking to move forward with the Historic School renovation project towards providing a cost-effective approach to the expansion of elementary education facilities. As opposed to new construction, I believe that this option is not only more cost-effective but also establishes a forward-looking approach to future education investments within the county. Just as brick-and-mortar retail establishments, the music industry, and the book industry have disrupted by technology, our education systems themselves are set to be challenged over the next decade through this process that might…
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I found it quite interesting that the people quoted in the Dec. 19-Jan. 8 article in the Chronicle are most supportive of motorcycle racing at Colonial Downs, yet don’t appear to live anywhere near this major source of noise pollution. Two members of the planning commission who I believe misrepresented the views of the residents of both Brickshire and Oakmont Villas do not live in either of these communities, according to local telephone books. Neither does a particular member of the board of supervisors who has backed the motorcycle event, live close to the facility. What’s more, none of the…
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