In 1981, the progressive rock band Asia came onto the music scene. Four years and 2 albums later, Asia produced Astra in 1985, releasing the hit song Voice of America. Known as the official external broadcast of the United States Federal Government, Voice of America is the radio name established back in the early 1940’s. Based on a 1976 law, this radio program was initially intended to be accurate, objective and comprehensive. However, like anything in life, time, politics and power have corrupted this once highly esteemed program.
If you read the major newspapers of New York, Chicago and Los Angeles and or watch the major cable news networks you will find 2 common occurrences. First, the introduction of talking points has caused collusion, with the most politically correct or incorrect stories receiving the most hype, often over blown. Meanwhile, the human interest or positive stories like guns actually saving someone’s life are swept under the rug, withheld from Americans. Thus, sites like the Drudge Report, the Blaze or other unbiased online sites provide the whole context of these stories, not just the clips or snippets the media wants you to hear.
Unfortunately, the Voice of America is close to becoming the new moral authority in the nation, replacing the Bible. Instead of following passages like Ephesians 5:3-5, the government is producing their own politically correct guidelines which appear to override the Bible. If the Riley Cooper racial slur is any indication, the Voice of America has forgotten about God’s grace, mercy and forgiveness. Don’t get me wrong, words are powerful, containing venomous poison like a snake bite, James 3:6. Comments like Riley Cooper’s, any angry parent or someone filled with hatred may take years for a wounded soul to heal. Yet, the one thing missing from the Voice of America is God. If “in God we trust” is on our money, why can’t we invite the Lord back onto our public airways. Welcoming God back into public education might even eliminate the need for medal detectors, drug sniffing dogs and suicide counselors. Mr. Radio man, if you can hear me, let God back in, Revelation 3:20.
by Jay Mankus
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