TEST OF FAITH
Many Christians are hurt by even the slightest test of their faith. Yet God often uses attacks and slurs on one’s faith to strengthen it. Madalyn Murray O’Hair was invited by the Student Christian Association to speak at a certain college in Ohio. Mrs. O’Hair will go down in history as the one who knocked prayer and Bible reading out of the public schools. Over 350 students, faculty, and townspeople gathered to hear Mrs. O’Hair discuss her views in opposition to God and religion. She lambasted everything sacred. She made fun of pastors, leaders, and church officials. She said the Bible was not infallible, and it did not amount to anything anyway; she harassed the students and professors; she harangued the foolish thinkers who believed what they read. She referred to God as “Big Daddy” and to Jesus Christ as “J.C.” and to the Holy Ghost as the “Spook.” The audience was stunned by her speech, and as questions were put…
To view this resource, log in or sign up for a subscription plan
