Silent Day a Big Success
— Posted by John (October 26, 2007 at 1:29 pm)
Bryan Kemper of Stand True reports that students from over 4,600 schools in 19 countries participated in the Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity on Tuesday.
Many students who chose to give up their voice for a day faced quite a lot of opposition, Bryan said:
We have heard some of the most shocking stories about how some of the students were treated by other students, teachers and administrators. From being pushed down stairs, shoved into lockers, having tape ripped off their mouths, being called names and laughed at and even teachers and school staff screaming at kids and calling them stupid.
In the face of all this persecution, the students stood strong and continued their vigil for the babies. Christians in American have it easy and don’t face a lot of the persecution that goes on in the world. These students saw some of that and remained resolute in their mission. They have been telling me how much stronger it made them, and how much more they knew they needed to continue to be a voice.
Imagine something as simple as the word life written on your mouth can cause such hatred and anger. This shows us more now than ever that the pro-life message needs to be Christ centered. The only thing that can turn that anger and hatred around, is the hope we find in our loving savior, Jesus Christ.
To all who participated in the Silent Day: God bless you!
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Molly says:
“From being pushed down stairs, shoved into lockers, having tape ripped off their mouths, being called names and laughed at and even teachers and school staff screaming at kids and calling them stupid.”
This was in American schools!?
Comment posted October 26th, 2007 at 11:33 pm
Claire says:
Yes! This is a terrific event. My sister and I, as well as two friends, went to our local community college (even though 3 of us didn’t have classes that day) in order to take a stand there with the Day of Silence. It was such a powerful experience!
Comment posted October 27th, 2007 at 3:40 pm
hahah says:
I bet itwas quite the success given that it kept all of you neanderthals quiet
Comment posted October 29th, 2007 at 7:23 pm
Molly says:
Interesting…
“From being pushed down stairs, shoved into lockers, having tape ripped off their mouths, being called names and laughed at and even teachers and school staff screaming at kids and calling them stupid.”
“I bet it was quite the success given that it kept all of you neanderthals quiet”
Uh-huh… Looks like the “tolerant” liberals aren’t so tolerant anymore…
Comment posted October 29th, 2007 at 8:01 pm
Molly says:
Neanderthals?
At first my mind didn’t register what that word meant (maybe it has something to do with my slow-wit, lol) Seriously, we should all go around bumping into trees and saying ‘doh’ for a day, just to humor them…
Anyway, I’m glad to hear that it was a success. My friends and I also participated. I pray for another success in Aurora!
Comment posted October 29th, 2007 at 8:28 pm
Elizabeth says:
The day of silence actually did quite the opposite. It got a lot of people actually talking about this issue. And you were allowed to talk and hand out flyers about the purpose of your silence. So it didn’t keep us silent….but thanks for playing. Perhaps next time, you’ll have something meaningful to say..but if you’re like most of the rude choicer’s who comment on here..I won’t hold my breath.
Comment posted October 29th, 2007 at 9:47 pm
RSD says:
I heard that Abortion was the topic of the day on Oct. 23…
great job, guys and gals!
Since the MSM won’t talk about it in an even/ open dialogue…you did just that!
God Bless you all!
Comment posted October 30th, 2007 at 10:39 am
John says:
Molly, Claire, and Elizabeth,
Thanks for participating! Yours is a powerful witness.
Comment posted November 2nd, 2007 at 9:15 am