UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA FCA NEWSLETTER April 24, 2002

“WHY CHRISTIANS NEED TO GET INVOLVED”

IS TONIGHT’S FCA TOPIC AT 9 O’CLOCK

The future of this nation belongs to you. There is a mighty effort out there to take God off of radio, television and out of public places. The United States Supreme court voted in favor of child pornography last week.

It was some 30 years ago that Bible Reading and Prayer was taken out of the schools in America. It was also at that time that abortion was legalized. Most citizens woke up one morning and read the headlines without notice or warning.

“The trends which all of us have been disturbed about in the last 30 years, will accelerate and eventually reach a point where I believe it will be impossible to maintain our democracy,” says Gary Bauer, president of the Family Research Council.

We face many social evils in our day. A Christian view of justice demands that we be socially and politically involved. It is the role of the church to hold government accountable to a higher standard. If we won’t do it then government becomes the final authority in society, and that is idolatry.

Tonight, lecturer and author John Eldredge points out in this video presentation, WHY CHRISTIANS NEED TO GET INVOLVED. You will come to understand our cultural decline and why Christian action is not only appropriate but imperative. Eldredge presents the biblical mandate for our social and political involvement and service.

FCA meets tonight at 9 at the College Annex on Paul Bryant Drive. Find out tonight how you can make our nation a better place for you and your children.

* * THOUGHTS * *

“The Washington Monument stands 555 feet tall, almost two football fields high. It was completed in 1888. On the metal cap at the top are these words, ‘Praise be to God.’ Will these words stand or be removed?”…Presidential Prayer Team

“Remember, you can pray any time, anywhere. Washing dishes, digging ditches, working in the office, in the shop, on the athletic field, even in prison—you can pray and God hears”…Billy Graham

“A life isn’t significant except for its impact on other lives”…Jackie Robinson, the major leagues first black player

“Let your light so shine before men that they may see your moral excellence and your praiseworthy, noble, and good deeds and recognize and honor and praise and glorify your Father Who is in heaven”…Matthew 5:16 (Amplified)