However, TODAY, “Pace High School Principal Frank Lay and Athletic Director Robert Freeman will face trial.” If they are convicted, they will face up to a $5,000 fine, 6 months in prison, and the revocation of their retirement benefits. They are being charged with criminal charges for praying. Congressman Randy Forbes was pleading their case for them on the House floor yesterday. Go to http://www.persecutionblog.com/2009/09/will-prayer-in-america-be-criminalized.html to watch a 3 minute video of Congressman Randy Forbes addressing the speaker of the House on the behalf of these two men. (Note: this blog is a Voice of the Martyrs site.)
If these men are convicted of criminal charges for praying, this could have grave implications for Christians in America.
Thank God that we have His Son, Jesus Christ with us always. Jesus said, “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” (John 14:2,3)