The Compass
April 7, 2003
editor's Comments)
living in the midst of war
Antonio Barrow
Editor
pr.siJcomDasseditor@valioo.cnm
Many people didn’t expect this war
to come so soon; some people did.
It is sad to see that many people
are going to war, especially the young
men and women.
Personally, I feel that there is no
need for this war, especially because it is
none of our [United States] concern. If
Saddam Hussein is using warfare on his
people, I hate to be mean, but I would
just let it go. It’s good to help others, but
why should we risk innocent lives for
someone else’s greed?
But, all we can do is pray that this
war is successful for the sake of the
U.S., the innocent lives that are or will be
lost in this war, and the families that must
suffer that lost.
Therefore, let us continue to support
the troops and pray that President Bush
knows what he is doing.
Also, since this March is Women’s
History Month, 1 would like for all the
women to be encourgaed despite your
situations. As the theme in my article last
year, “Video Game Heroine is an Inspira
tion to All Women” (March 21, 2002),
women should be equal to men instead
of submissive. They should be able to
fight for themselves.
Note that this editorial was not
meant to offend anyone. This is my
opinion.
I PRESENT TO YOU
LaQuisha Tisdal
Assistant Editor
Apostolic auisha01@vahoo.com
I have been washed,
I have been freed,
By the Apostolic doctrine,
In which you disagreed.
If I focus on what is happening.
And on what lies ahead,
My past won’t keep haunting me,
From the apostles’ I have been bred.
My first father is God,
The second was Adam,
But after his sin,
I was given freedom.
Through and by my first Father,
Which is God,
Who taught me the apostles’ doctrine,
But doesn’t it seem odd?
That you find a discrepancy.
Because our beliefs are not the same,
Yet in your Bible and in mine,
It says to do all in Jesus’ Name.
You have been warned.
You can be freed,
By the Apostolic doctrine,
In which you disagree.
The plan of salvation,
That will be presented to all men.
Has been presented to you,
So you don’t have to continue in sin.
You must understand,
I cannot turn back now.
He has brought me so far,
And will continue somehow.
To keep me in perfect peace,
And it will be my fault.
If I look back to my old life,
To turn into a pillar of salt.
Please obey Acts 2:38,
Following holiness and Acts 2:42,
I am a living epistle, who can guarantee,
That God can bless and save you too.
The Compass
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of the Department of Language, Literature, and Communication, Dr. Vehna
Blackmon, chairperson.
Antonio Barrow
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