The End of Common Sense

[IM4given]

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Mr. Common Sense.

Mr. Common Sense had been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.

He will be remembered as having cultivated such value lessons as knowing when to come in out of the rain, why the early bird gets the worm and that life isn't always easy or fair.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you earn) and reliable Parenting strategies (adults, not kids, are in charge).

His health began to rapidly deteriorate when well intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a six-year-old boy charged with harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from for using mouthwash after lunch;and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Mr. Common Sense declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer aspirin to a student; but, could not inform the parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Finally, Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband; churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims.

Common Sense finally gave up the ghost after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot, she spilled a bit in her lap, and was awarded a huge financial settlement.

Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust, his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason. He is survived by two stepbrothers; My Rights and Ima Whiner.

Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.

If you still remember him, pass this on; if not, join the majority and do nothing.

[futurehope]

:goodpost:


But I must say, shouldn't you be referring to "common sense" as "Godly sense"? The reality of it is that's it's never been all that common, but at least you were able to find it twenty years ago and more. Today, the only place I have been able to find it is at my church and - most recently (I am a newbee ) at Online Baptist. Loved the message though, even if it did go unnoticed by the majority.

[Guest Guest]

:amen: I heard this a long time ago. Then, my pastor just posted it in our monthly newsletter. Didn't "Sword of the Lord" have this in their newspaper?

It is awesome!

[futurehope]

I heard this a long time ago. Then, my pastor just posted it in our monthly newsletter. Didn't "Sword of the Lord" have this in their newspaper?

It is awesome!

I'm not sure, but if not, they should have. :thumb

[MilkmanDan]

Yep they published it in their last issue.

Good stuff indeed.

[HappyChristian]

MMD - haven't seen you around for a while!! Good to see you back! :thumb

[anime4christ]

It's now known as uncommon sense.