Night run allows city to show jewels
Monday night I participated in the “Jingle Bell Jog” sponsored by the Downtown YMCA. There were more than 100 people participating in a 5K run through downtown Chattanooga. We ran along the river. The lights, the riverboats, the beautifully lit bridges, the cleanliness of the sidewalks, the wonderful views across the river were an inspiration to me. I am absolutely certain that Chattanooga is a jewel of a city. It was Monday night. The run was great too!
MARTHA CARLTON, Ringgold, Ga.
Let each person have own god
I’ve been hearing (and reading) comments lately that I find perplexing. The reason for this finding is based upon the myriad inferences to doing away with God. Perhaps you will consider something about which you might not have allowed to enter your thought processes.
Everyone is innately endowed with the desire to have something in their lives they hold in greatest esteem. That something, because of its highest position, is your god. The object might be your beautiful home, expensive car, power over others, a habit, a statue on your mantle, satanic beings, that image that reflects back at you in the mirror, as well as an unnumbered list of idols.
So why do you get so upset when the word god is used? When you hear or see the word just think about how they are referencing your god and substitute what you hold most precious (house, car, power, yourself, ad infinitum). Then you can think people might be worshiping your god.