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But for Thompson, it's more than interest -- it's a mission.
He wants "to stand in harm's way," he said, not only for his children, but for all children in Missouri.
Thompson is running for governor of Missouri, as a candidate for the Constitution Party. Key to his platform is a radical change in the way Missouri's children are educated.
"I wasn't looking for it," he said. "I hate politics with a passion, and I would be insulted to be called a politician. But somebody has to step in."
When Thompson graduated from Missouri Valley College in May 1973, he expected to become a teacher. But, daunted by the low pay and with a second child on the way, he instead went to work as an engineer for Illinois Central Gulf railroad.
A head-on train wreck in November 1984 changed everything.
After recovering from his injuries, he went back to where he started, plunging ahead in the field of education. He obtained a master's degree at Central Missouri State, specializing in superintendency. He continued working towards a doctoral degree, too. He worked for several years at Miami schools and said he enjoyed his job so much that he thought he would eventually retire there.
"I had a wonderful life there. It was a wonderful thing for me," he said.
And then another life-changing experience came his way.
A friend called him about a job in Humansville he thought Thompson would enjoy.
As much as he loved his work in Miami, he took the job. He continued to be an educational leader as president of the Ozark School Superintendents group and helped found a state sportsmanship committee.
But when he posted the Ten Commandments in the Humansville school cafeteria, Carrie Root, the mother of a Humansville student, took issue. She filed a suit in federal court and won a judgment of $45,000, in addition to an agreement the district wouldn't display any religious symbols.
Thompson, who also displayed a cross on his office wall and a Bible on his desk, refused to comply with the agreement and was fired in September 2004.
He does not regret the stand he took.
"It was a life-changing situation," he said. "I had an opportunity put in my path by the King of Kings to stand with Him or stand with man, and man had gotten to believe he was smarter than God."
Thompson is most passionate when he talks about education.
"I've been just about everything in the educational system -- teacher, coach, athletic director, principal and superintendent," he said.
Thompson believes the best solution to problems with the current system of public education in Missouri is to "get rid of it and rebuild -- give parents the choice of how their children are educated," whether in public, private or parochial schools.
"Parents love their children more than governments do," he said. "They are the best ones to make decisions about their children's education"
"Education should be put back to the way it was before -- before the state and federal governments stepped in and before the attacks on education of the early 1960s," he said. "Teacher's hands are tied so much. Local control should be in the hands of parents and no one else."
Running as a third-party candidate can be a difficult path, but Thompson is not worried about not being part of the traditional system.
"I think once people are educated about what is going on (and I believe more and more of them are aware that something is going on) I think people will not want to waste a vote on either of the parties now in power," he said.
"There are lots of people with unrest with the present system who want an alternative to vote for and put this country back on the right track," he added.
Thompson will be in Marshall this weekend, visiting friends and family, gathering strength and resources for the campaign.
He plans to be the next governor of Missouri, "unless the Lord puts up a roadblock. We're going to give the people an opportunity to vote for someone who will represent the people for a change."
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I think it would be prudent to be reminded that the so-called "separation of church and state" is not constitutional. The "separation of church and state" that you speak of is mentioned in a letter written by Thomas Jefferson in 1802 to the Danbury Baptists not a binding government document. Some claim the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment as the basis for "separation of church and state" in government schools but only because they haven't clearly read what the clause states, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion... or prohibiting the free exercise thereof". Last I checked Gregory Thompson was not Congress, was not establishing a law, and to insist he take down the 10 Commandments and remove the Bible from his desk is closer to "unconstitutional" than any previous claim because of their 'prohibiting the free exercise thereof'.
I have met Greg personally and find him to be a most humble, intuitive, and caring person. It's about time that Christians stop allowing non-Christians to run over them, for fear of offending. We seem to be the only one's trying not to offend, and yet we are losing our children to a those who would make this a Godless country. People who don't believe in God are quick to call those who do "Bible Thumpers" and "Radical" among other names, but the truth is we take it in stride and pray for those who would choose to harm us. Greg is anything but a radical person, he cares about the future of our children and thank God, is not afraid to tell people about it. You can call Christians anything you want, but evaluate your beliefs and see how tolerant and forgiving you are before you bash. I wasn't always a Christian (I wasn't raised in a particularly Christian home), and like many, I figured that as long as I didn't hurt anyone else, I was OK, but life and experience changes you, and sometimes people change you. Be quick to listen and slow to discount. You might hear something you've never heard before.
Just for the sake of truth, how many "commandments" were there in the bible? The last time I counted, I think it was 54 but I could be wrong. The point is that someone picked out 10 and called them the "Ten Commandments".
I don't have a list in front of me but as I recall at least 6 of the 10 had to do with bowing down to god, having no other god, etc. if you will, and only 4 have anything to do with how to conduct yourself in life.
I first read the bible when I was 12 years old and I could not understand how any sane person could actually believe all the fairy tales. I didn't believe in the tooth fairy, Santa Claus, leprechans, the Easter bunny or the Great Pumpkin so how could I possible believe in the bible?
If you actually do believe, I suggest you need to do a little study of science and physics. There are some great programs on TV about the developement of the Universe, on the Science Channel and the History Channel. Give them an open minded view, you will be surprised.
Google Stanley Miller 1952 and see how he demonstrated how life was started 4.5 billion years ago. It's an amazing life we live and no supernatural being has anything to do with it.
My definition of faith is "the ability to believe something that is not supported by any facts, no proof that it's true, completely contrary to logic and common sense."
Isn't it sad how some people's grip on their lives is so precarious that they'll embrace any preposterous delusion rather than face an occassinoal bleak truth? Get over it folks, this is all you have so do the best you can while you are here.
WHOOO-HOOO! er, ColumbiaCowboy and White Tornado, you give me heart and hope that inclusion and tolerance and generosity and respect are STILL good ole flag-wavin' American values!!! THANK YOU!!! ;<))
For those who believe our country was founded on Christianity, here's some food for though:
Benjamin Franklin was an atheist that signed the Declaration of Independence and was considered a founding father. Thomas Jefferson signed the Declaration of Independence, was considered a founding father, and was a Christian. He also had extra marital affairs with his slaves that resulted in illegitimate children.
Not everything that our country was founded on is acceptable. Hopefully we, as intelligent human beings, have evolved a bit and realize this. This is why we now let all races and women vote. They did not. This is also why other "Christians" are not allowed to own slaves any longer.
That he's not running on a major party makes his election impossible, thank heavens, but it's still worth noting how truly destructive and wrong-headed these attitudes are.
His concern seems NOT to be what's best for education, but the promotion of one type of Christianity. I think the best way to respond is to respond to something another poster said, which is that there was a time when EVERYONE agreed with this.
No, my friend, that time NEVER existed. I remember the time to which you refer, we were made to recite the Lord's Prayer in my grade school classroom (yeah, I'm pretty old) and I distinctly remember a Jewish kid being made very uncomfortable by this. She was a very shy kid, teased a lot, and standing up and saying "I shouldn't have to do this" is the last thing she'd have ever done.
This is what the obnoxious, overused term "Politically correct" is all about. It simply means "being decent and fair to people I don't give a darn about." When you recognize that girl's rights, if you care about her, it's being fair. If you don't, it's being "Politically correct."
And to claim that our nation's problems would be solved by force-feeding conservative Christianity to kids is an insult to millions of Jews, Hindus, progressive Christians, and plenty of other folks who don't teach our kids to rob and steal and assault teachers. The problem isn't religious, it's about families and poverty and changes happening outside the school walls we expect teachers to magically fix...without funding.
By the way, please inform the candidate that parents ALREADY have the right to choose the school where their kids go. He doesn't want freedom of choice, he wants vouchers, stealing money from underfunded public schools to go to private academies. It won't help one bit in what SHOULD be our goal, which is to provide educational opportunities for EVERY child.
But if you look up and down the agenda of the Constitution "Party," the violation of basic civil rights and the constitution is rampant. Most of your readers will see that and go "Constitution Party? Never heard of it!" and for that we should be grateful.
There was disagreement here about the use of the term "radical," and I can promise you that yes, the agenda of this party and this candidate qualifies completely for the appropriate use of that word.
I'm a devout, church going Christian by the way...a faith that means everything to me, was party of my life through school and continues, up to and including helping set up an FCA huddle AFTER school at my kids' school. Yes, clubs like that that people choose to join are appropriate at schools. Contrary to the lies of the far right, prayer hasn't been banned in public schools, the Bible hasn't been banned. What's not allowed if forcing them on others, including posting the 10 commandments on school walls, a completely inappropriate and insulting act that this man KNEW was wrong and did just to stick a thumb in the eye of those who believed differently. That's hardly a Christian attitude or action.
The reason religion needs to be left out of the schools is that not everyone has the same ideas about religion. And our country was NOT founded on God, it was founded on the principle of leaving god out of the government.
Scenario to consider: I walk into a classroom of your kids and I say, "Before I give you my talk, lecture if you will, on the importance of bees in our world, I'd like us all to say a prayer. Does anyone disapprove? Would your parents be okay with that?"
Probably most would say it was okay or would not say anything at all.
So now I say, "Everyone turn, face East to Mecca. Now down on your knees with your hands above your head and touch your forehead to the floor while we chant "Allah Ahkbar", (God is great!)for 5 minutes."
Would you be okay with that? If not, then you understand what Jewish folks, Muslim, Hindu and so many others must go through when you insist on prayer in mixed company.
Point of interest, the Constitution does not have anything at all to say about the bible. If a Muslim is elected to office and wants to take the oath on a book, it can be on the Koran or any such book she/he desires. In fact, the 1st amendment says, and I paraphrase here, the government shall make no ruling that affects, supporting or opposing, any act of religion. Therefore, there can be no rules for the Bible or any other book of faith in such situations.
Many years ago, I formed a church, Dignity of Man Church and donated all my property to the church, paying no taxes. IRS challenged me and lost, winning only one small point that proper documentaion wasn't done on a small part of the donation. That case is still being used today as a precedence.
So our Constitution still is very plain about keeping the government out of religion and religion out of the government.
Smiley22 - Those who do NOT believe that any one should be forced to participate in someone else's religion ARE standing up for what they believe in, which is a separation of church and state... How interesting that this perspective is apparently considered a NON-position...
Greg Thompson will be a wonderful governor to Missouri. He's no more "bible thumping" than the next Missourian, believe me. As someone who grew up having Greg for a coach/mentor/principal, I truly believe this man knows what he's talking about. He's not pushy with his beliefs, either. It's not like he's tying anyone up, making them read the bible or study a higher power. The man is just trying to get a point across. These are not radical views, people. Years ago, these were the views that everyone shared, and nobody dared to cause a stir. But hey, it's 2008, and in today's society, we can sue McDonalds for making our children obese and ridicule a man for standing up for what this country was based upon; GOD. Oh, but I forgot, there are those "not-so-radical" groups who don't think this country was based on God and who believe the phrase "In God we trust" should be eliminated from vocabularies across the nation. Yes, everyone is entitled to their own viewpoints and opinions, as is Greg. So, he put a bible on his desk? The ten commandments on the wall? What's the difference in that, and someome wearing their cross around their neck? Or a christian organization (FCA- Fellowship of Christian Athletes) at a public school? I'm not by any means saying I'm against any of this (in fact, I was a member of FCA in high school), I'm just simply asking, what's the difference? Greg's standing up for what he believes in, more people should do the same.
I truly believe that a lot of the problems in our country began with taking religion out of the schools. The majority of people would like to see religion in the school but will not speak up but seem willing to let the few who do, voice their opinions. It is time for all Christians to take a stand. Our laws are created from the 10 commandments and it is time for all Americans to put God back in their lives. Your judgement day may come sooner then you think..I want to know I will have eternal live and the only way for that to happen is to truly believe in the reason Jesus died for us. We need to do everything we can to see that our children know who God is.
First of all I consider religion to be the root of all evil. As an atheist, I find it uncomprehensible that anyone in this day and age can actually believe in some mythical entity that actually cares that you say grace, etc.
It is further reprehensible to find someone wishing to foster his religion on other folks regardless which of the thousands of religions are touted. In jurisprudence, one lie negates all statements by that person. Since not all religions can be right it is far more likely that all are wrong.
It has been estimated that over 95% of all people living on earth have been killed in the name of one religion or the other. It's high time religions were relegated to within each person and not made public. I really don't care what religion, of all the thousands, that you hold dear, all I ask is that you keep it to yourself, keep it out of the classrooms and public places.
Try to do some scientific studies, study the Universe, biology, physics, study evolution and then come back and tell me why religion is right. Thank you for your attention.
You all should know that the lady that sued had a son in a private Christian school when she filed the lawsuit. She lived in Springfield at the time and had a son in Humansville...you figure it out. He is totally embarrassed about this all. Humansville is a great town, too bad the school didn't have a voice in it. The school and students loved loved loved Mr. T.
Bambi- You reference political correctness in this situation like Humansville is some new age, liberal, metropolitan city. It's a speck on the map of Missouri by Bolivar, home of Southwest Baptist University. This is probably one of the most conservative school districts in the midwest, and they think Thompson went too far. He was posting things on the walls, treating the school like his past private school job. If an Islam teacher did that, Humansville would not turn a blind eye, just like we wouldn't. It's not a one way street. The same must apply across the board and I know you would not be in favor of someone pushing their views off on your child. As mentioned earlier by fluffy, the parents do that, not a public educator.
Bambi - with all due respect, what part of 86+% is a 'minority"? Every TD&H from W down is falling all over themselves proving what good 'christians' they are, even the ones busted for all manor of illegal behaviors...
http://www.adherents.com/rel_USA.html#re...
Christianity 151,225,000 86.2%
Nonreligious 13,116,000 7.5%
Judaism 3,137,000 1.8%
Agnostic 1,186,000 0.7%
Islam 527,000 0.5%
Absolutely no one has advocated that anyone give up their religious beliefs (except paulie and JJ) or that religion and civil society should not co-exist, which obviously they already do.
The issue is whether our public institutions should advocate one religion as a matter of STATE POLICY over any other, which is prohibited by our Constitution. It does not prohibit you or anyone else from personally practicing their religion. It only prohibits CIVIL EMPLOYEES from IMPOSING their personal religion on the persons within the STATE INSTITUTION -school, post office, etc.
A friend of mine did a little impromptu survey in the state board of education where she worked. She asked how many Black employees worked in that building... the overwhelming answer was "at least 15 - 20%... We see 'them' all the time" . In a building of over 750 employees, 3 were Black.
By all means, you have every right to personally practice your preferred religion. But Christianity is NOT a minority by ANY standard, it is, in fact, so ingrained in the culture that if ANY OTHER non/religion says 'whoa, we count too', some Christians think 'those others' are out to take over even though the facts & numbers do NOT bear that out.
First, I would like to respond to the person who said that people would have been upset if it had been the koran on Mr. Thompson's desk and not the Bible. Yes - as a Christian I would have been upset. BUT - if it had been the koran, things would have been handled differently because of 'political' correctness. It would have been considered okay because of diversity. I am not a Bible thumper. As a matter of fact - I feel those people are using God's name in vain when they act like they are better than everyone else and they have God in their back pocket. My beliefs have gotten me through some very rough times and provide me with an inner peace. I feel organized religion has turned more people away from God than to him. Jesus did not judge others and I try very hard not to do that either. I do feel like Christians have become a minority. I don't want to push by beliefs down anyone's throat. I hope the way I live speaks for me. I am offended, however, when every other religion, alternative lifestyle, etc., can be talked about and taught in schools, but Christianity is off limits. Separation of Church and State means that the State doesn't run the Church and the Church does not run the government. No where do I see that the two can't coincide. Somewhere a long the line, right and wrong has gotten lost. Morals are a thing of the past and just being nice is gone. It surprises me when people act surprised if you hold a door open for them, pick up something they dropped or just speak to them. To me, this is what Jesus taught - treating others like you would like to be treated. I don't see that there is anything to criticize there. Do I want to convert you to my beliefs, yes. But only because I want to share the inner peace that I have found. If you have found it another way. I am truly happy for you. As for me, I will live my life trying to be the best I can be and leave the judging to God.
The parents also need to take charge of their childrens' religious education. I do, & I don't like it when someone else wants to do that job for me. The ten commandments are ok, but the ones that fulfill them are in Matthew 22:37-40. Those are the ones that truly count.
I don't need Religion to be a good person, i need Religion,to make you think I'm a good person! I think anyone in Politics, thinks the same way! And not only Politicians! I have nothing against Religion but i think everyone should keep it too themself,it's a private thing! Or should be!!
if he cannot separate church and state at the most local level, what could anyone expect at the state level?
I'm pretty sure most people saying how great it is that he had his bible on his desk would be offended if the koran was on his desk. It also has some views that people could pattern their lives after. However, just like the bible, it also has beliefs that others do not agree with. I would hope someone that was our govenor would have successfully turned a school around or had some local government experience. If I remember correctly, Mr. Thompson had several incomplete business endeavors and changed jobs a few times in Marshall before apparently being fired in Humansville. What the state needs right now is stability, not a fly by night govenor that represents himself, not Missourians.
Oh sure Paulie Walnuts- I guess we need more cheating in our schools then too, huh? Parents that care? I think we better start with finding some teachers who care first...about the kids....not the $$$ coming in from good test scores.
Again- Good luck Greg!!
Oh for cryin' out loud... the 10 commandments are not the ONLY description of ethical behavior around - they are pretty common among all cultures in one form or another...
If this guy hates politics and politicians, then find another line of work...
I personally don't care what religion he, or anyone else is, as long as they don't try to shove their dogma down my throat... that is their business, between them and their god and I wish they would keep it that way and let the rest of us do the same...
We do still have the freedom of the vote, unless it's been sold to Diebold :>(P
I have grown up knowing Greg and his whole family. He is a very intelligent and knowledgable guy! When he was in humansville, he wan't force feeding anyone religion. What he stands for is teaching morals again. Morals... what are those in this day and age?? We no longer can teach children basics like the ten commandments in school (gosh forbid we tell them not to cheat on their spouse, kill, steal, etc) I hope he gets there eventually! Good Luck Greg!
people like JJ and Greg Thompson are needed to bring valid points to the table and get the discussion started. unfortunately, JJ is not the one running for governor because he probably would have a better shot (and not at a TV).
Whether respondents to this story agree or disagree with Thompson's thoughts, this quote from Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, in the case of U.S. v Schwimmer 279 US 644 (1929) is worth reading:
"...if there is any principle of the Constitution that more imperatively calls for attachment than any other it is the principle of free thought - not free thought for those who agree with us but freedom for the thought that we hate. I think that we should adhere to that principle with regard to admission into, as well as to life within this country."
I should "stick to stories about quilting"? Hmmm...I did do one almost a year ago about the quilt show...but there are many other stories to tell, like this one. Thompson is a Marshall native running for statewide office. That's why we did this story.
I believe it is a matter of standing together in this world each for the other. Be American! I think there are very radical views and they are in our church and state. They are around us everyday. They are surrounding our children. Note the part of not prohibiting the free exercise thereof.
Lying the bible on the desk maybe or posting the ten commandments. Which commandment do you not like. Which one would not be a good guide in your life? In your children's life. God is merciful. He gives you free choice. Does your government? Or does it take those choices away from you more and more? You need to give the choices back to the local people. Me and you! Many times the government is involved in things it really has no understanding of. Laws are passed that might work for one area that don't even apply to another and then those laws are distorted. Take a deep breath~relax~and live in peace.
'make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof,'
I will dance with joy when he gets soundly defeated!
He's an extremist fruit, just like those who follow him.
We don't need your God or any other God in schools, we need parents that are around and care.
And Kathy...JJ Gates is right...you need to stick to stories about quilting.
Good luck to you Greg!
Good job on representing your beliefs and not giving into the school districts demands. It is ridiculous that our society is more worried about keeping Gods' name out of our schools than educating our children. It is a shame!
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
First Amendment: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
The Danbury Baptist Association of Danbury, Connecticut sent a letter, dated October 7, 1801, to the newly elected President Thomas Jefferson, expressing concern over the lack in their state constitution of explicit protection of religious liberty, and against a government establishment of religion.
In their letter to the President [Thomas Jefferson], the Danbury Baptists affirmed that "Our Sentiments are uniformly on the side of Religious Liberty -- That Religion is at all times and places a matter between God and individuals -- That no man ought to suffer in name, person, or effects on account of his religious Opinions - That the legitimate Power of civil government extends no further than to punish the man who works ill to his neighbor..."[1]
Thomas Jefferson's response, dated January 1, 1802, concurs with the Danbury Baptists' views on religious liberty, and the accompanying separation of civil government from concerns of religious doctrine and practice. Jefferson writes: "...I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should 'make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof,' thus building a wall of separation between Church & State." [2]
Wikipedia, Constitution of the United States
I agree with Mr. Thompson, this country is a mess! When schools have to be "politically correct" when saying the Pledge of Allegience...it's a shame! This country was founded on the rock of our Father and when we take God out of "state" issues...it, well, it just doesn't work. Whatever your beliefes, believe in a higher power. What is the difference between wearing a cross necklace and displaying a cross on the wall or a Bible on a desk? We need to quit "PICKING" apart the beliefs of our neighbors.
You go on Greg and I wish you the best. Our state and country could use more "non-politicians" to run for office. Just stick true to your "radical" beliefs and don't let those rich campaign lobbying people sway you from your true beliefs and drive to office.
Good Luck!!! To Jeff City you go!
Good luck Greg! We support you all the way! I believe you would do an awesome job as governor. Pay no mind to Paulie wants a cracker.
In Iran, Saudi Arabia, etc. there is only ONE state religion; they are by definition, theocratic dictatorships, which is what you are, also by definition, advocating...
No one suggested that you get rid of God in your life, or that your son get rid of God in his.
Separation of church and state merely means that no one can impose their version of the Divine on anyone else by order of the STATE, Whether it's the Pope or the Ayatollah.
It saddens me to read the responses to this article. Our nation is a mess. You can believe in God or not believe,but I am telling you the Bible is TRUE and judgment day is coming sooner than we know. Those who want God out of everything one day will be left out of the eternal life with Him. We don't recognize God in schools or any government or public places---are you SURE this is not IRAN??????? I am glad that I can pray to my God and read my scriptures freely--because every prayer I pray is for the safety of my son who is serving in the military to keep this country "Free"--and I don't think he's doing it to keep us "Free" of God.
One of those 'radical' ideas was the separation of church and state, BTW ...
Paulie - Nope, my mind is right here with me. A radical is a radical is a radical and radical thought is part of what brought this country into being. I don't have to agree with what someone says, radical or otherwise, of course - only his (or her) right to say it, which was itself a radical idea when this country was founded. You do not need to support Mr. Thompson, nor do I - you only need to allow him to express his thoughts as freely as you do your own. Vote as you wish, as I will.
he put his own religous beliefs in front of the needs of the district...poor move.
what gives him the right to think we need to worship his god? last time i checked, this was America and not Iran.
bible thumer...yes...radical...yes....Jefferson, Washington, Franklin, Adams and Thompson in the same sentence...have you lost your mind fairchild?
laughable
During the interview for this story, Mr. Thompson was thoughtful and responsive to my questions. No thumping of any kind. Radical in his viewpoints he may be, but so were George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and John Adams, in their day. More information about Thompson and his campaign for governor can be found at: http://www.gregorythompsonforgovernor.or...
I must have misread the article. I didn't see anywhere that he thumped anyone with the Bible? Just that he displayed it on his desk. I am excited. I don't know the man personally, but I would like to know more. Does he have a web site? How can I get involved?
Another bible thumper is exactly not what we need in any office.
He is way too radical for Gov. or any other political office.