Amelia Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 White House aldermen want Sunday morning games to come to a halt. Park hours should be limited, they say By NICOLE YOUNG Robertson County Times Thursday, 09/22/05 WHITE HOUSE — Two aldermen here say league and tournament games should be banned in the municipal park on Sunday mornings for religious reasons. Alderman Darrell Leftwich wants organized games in White House Municipal Park to be restricted to the 1-4:30 p.m. period on Sundays. "I am concerned that we are not sending the right message to the community by having tournaments and league play during worship hours," Leftwich said. Leftwich said that he drove by the park last Sunday morning on his way to church and saw that it was full of people attending a soccer tournament. He attends services at Temple Baptist Church in White House. Leftwich said that while the tournament is good for White House, it could have been held on a more suitable day. "God our Father intended the seventh day to be one of rest and worship," Leftwich said during a recent city board meeting. "At my church, several people brought up the tournament. In their opinion and mine, I feel like we should establish new hours for our parks." During the meeting, Leftwich asked City Administrator Angie Carrier to draft the ordinance restricting league and tournament play. Alderman Mike Arnold agreed with Leftwich and added that the park was in his ward of the city. He said he had received several calls from people in response to the tournament being held on a Sunday. Alderman Farris Bibb Jr. said the city should look into the matter further. "With all due respect to Alderman Leftwich, the seventh day of the week is Saturday," Bibb said. Mayor John Decker interrupted to say the aldermen should move on to discuss other business. The board of the city, which straddles Robertson and Sumner counties, has four aldermen and the mayor. "The beauty of living in a free country is that individuals, not government, decide how to use their time on any morning," said Hedy Weinberg, executive director of the ACLU of Tennessee. "You cannot restrict the use of a park based on a religious doctrine." The matter is scheduled for discussion at the board's next meeting, which is at 7 p.m. Oct. 25. "I understand that people have a freedom of choice as to whether or not they attend church, but I still think that we, as a city, should send the right message to the community and restrict the hours of play," Leftwich said. Quote <p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">"Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you."</span></span> Eph 4:29</span><br><br><img src="http://banners.wunderground.com/weathersticker/gizmotimetemp_both/US/OR/Fairview.gif" alt="Fairview.gif"> Fairview Or</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrell M Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 Is this in White House, TN? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Naomi Posted September 24, 2005 Administrators Share Posted September 24, 2005 </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr /> Alderman Darrell Leftwich wants organized games in White House Municipal Park to be restricted to the 1-4:30 p.m. period on Sundays. <hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> LOL Most of the young, working parents who I know would prefer that all weekend and holiday games be restricted to 1-4:30 pm. Quote If your dreams are not big enough to scare you, they are not big enough for God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shane Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr /> Hedy Weinberg, executive director of the ACLU of Tennessee. "You cannot restrict the use of a park based on a religious doctrine." <hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> According to the Supreme Court, secular Sunday laws are constitutional. Such laws include not allowing stores to open before noon. I don't think "playing in the park" has ever been tested before the court. I don't think the ACLU speaks from any legal precident. Quote Pastoral Family Counselor... Find me at www.PostumCafe.com Author of Peculiar Christianity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 Quote: "I am concerned that we are not sending the right message to the community by having tournaments and league play during worship hours," Leftwich said. What hypocrites....They aren't concerned...rather they want to impose their view of God on the locals." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 Quote: Shane said: According to the Supreme Court, secular Sunday laws are constitutional. Yes...and that's more hypocrisy! They call it "family day".... Hmmm, funny if someone opens their clothing store Sunday morning around here they will get fined for selling on family day. What blatant hypocrisy....And the Supreme Court backs this up? Where will all this go? Oh yeah, that's right, a state religion that will oppose God's people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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