My precious friend, Philip C Morris, Jr--Senior Pastor of Parkway Church of God in Sevierville, TN recently sent this letter to President George W Bush. I want to post it here:
September 18, 2005
President George W. Bush
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear President Bush:
I honor you as our nation’s president and want you to know that you are constantly in my prayers, especially in light of the catastrophe involving Hurricane Katrina. I have heard you in recent days as you have addressed the nation and pledged to rebuild New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. I commend you for your response to those victimized by this horrible tragedy. However, as a citizen of the United States of America and as a Christian, I do have some concerns about how our tax dollars will be spent in the rebuilding process.
There are many industries and businesses in the Gulf Coast that are worthy of rebuilding. Others, in my opinion, are not. I urge you to please spend our tax dollars wisely as you help to rebuild the Gulf Coast.
Rebuild schools, but not the scandalous New Orleans establishments.
Rebuild industry, but not the sex industry, which exploits women and teenagers.
Rebuild hospitals, but not the bars and brothels which promote alcoholism and promiscuity.
Rebuild businesses that will build up our communities, not gambling casinos that only take things away.
Rebuild people’s houses, but not the whorehouses of prostitution that are a reproach to any nation.
Rebuild government, but not the kind of corrupt government that enslaves people in poverty and turns a blind eye to injustice.
Rebuild health clinics, but not the abortion clinics that have massacred children with brainwaves and heartbeats.
The name “Katrina” means “pure and clean.” Please use our tax dollars to rebuild those pure and clean establishments that will better our nation, instead of the establishments of vice and corruption.
We are praying for you. We are watching you. Please only rebuild those things that you will be proud to leave as your legacy as a strong Christian president.
God bless you,
Philip C. Morris, Jr.
Senior Pastor
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It's always reassuring to know that God's people are indeed "thinking Christians." Not just someone who will blindly follow any leader, regardless of their political affiliation.
Phil, I've always loved you. You are a precious man, a wonderful brother, and a tremendous pastor. Know your buddy in Chicago is 1000% behind you.
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