Expecting this to come sooner than it did

[sao123]

News Linky

 

[Kadarin]

Based on the article, it looks like they deserve the lawsuit.

 

[halik]

what the hell?

I mean is that really necessary? If you have an abstinence program thats great and "effective" (see texas teen pregnancy rates) why the hell do you need to take it the extra mile?

 

[dmcowen674]

Where's Rorin? I'm sure he is a member and will come in here to defend this Organization and the spending of Tax dollars to spread this Religion.

 

[PrinceofWands]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674
Where's Rorin? I'm sure he is a member and will come in here to defend this Organization and the spending of Tax dollars to spread this Religion.

He's busy mixing the kool-aid.

 

[DealMonkey]

www.silverringthing.com? OMG, what a simplistic and transparent proselytizing tool that is. How desperate to appear "cool" are these Christian groups?

 

[datalink7]

Well, with minimal investigation, it does appear to be a Christian organization commited to ministry.

From their website (note the bolded parts):

The 8 Stages of Silver Ring Thing

More than just a ring... Join the leadership team!
START TODAY! Work your way through the stages.

Click on the underlined titles for more information
about that stage of the Silver Ring Thing.

Stage 1: Commitment
Attend a Silver Ring thing program - put on the silver ring and
make the pledge

Stage 2: Growth
Complete the 14-day reading plan (found on SRT 4)
Stay tight with your accountability partner.

Stage 3: Outreach
Return for another Silver Ring Thing program and bring friends

Stage 4: Leadership
Join the Silver Ring Thing CREW for your local area.

* If you want to make a difference in your school and local community, this is the place to start. Learn leadership, teamwork, and be a part of the shows.
* Once on CREW, you may apply for the National Traveling Team.

Stage 5: SRT Foundations
This online course really takes you deeper into the foundations of faith.

Stage 6: Summer Internship
Complete an internship with the Silver Ring Thing in Pittsburgh

* Open to high school and college students

Stage 7: College Degree in Youth Ministry
Complete the 2-year degree in Youth Ministry through the Silver Ring Thing headquarters in Pittsburgh.

* Is God calling you to a career in ministry? This is a place where that can happen! For more information, contact the Geneva College at Grove Farm director today at (412) 741-0581.

Stage 8: Professional Staff Positions
Join the national staff of Silver Ring Thing.

 

[nageov3t]

Originally posted by: DealMonkey
www.silverringthing.com? OMG, what a simplistic and transparent proselytizing tool that is. How desperate to appear "cool" are these Christian groups?

this desperate

 

[SuperTool]

Another Republican backed scam perpetuated on the American taxpayer.

 

[Rainsford]

Seems pretty straight forward. You can't use government money to promote your religion. Of course I have no doubt that this group will have it's defenders, but their argument will mostly be based around, "Well, we thought that only applied to people with bad religions"

 

[Rainsford]

Originally posted by: DealMonkey
www.silverringthing.com? OMG, what a simplistic and transparent proselytizing tool that is. How desperate to appear "cool" are these Christian groups?

I don't really get the whole "cool religion" thing anyways. Religion isn't cool, it's a serious and potentially important part of your life. Even if trying to be cool works, the type of people it attracts probably aren't really going to make the most of it.

Unless all you want is warm bodies.

 

[bamacre]

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