Yep, and it’s not just churches that have to deal with that “thorny”?issue. The National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) recently caved to the Trans lobby and told its chapters that if a Trans “woman” (biological male) who had gone to the trouble of having his I mean HER BIRTH CERTIFICATE legally changed to reflect “her” new status wanted to join the Society, the chapter COULD NOT REFUSE the applicant. All because of the risk of losing that precious 501(c)3 status. That was the last straw for me. 🤢🤢🤢🤮
UGH! I just dusted off the application my Mom recently found that my Grandpa had completed as best he could back in 1988 so I could apply to the Daughters of the American Revolution. And now to hear this?? How disappointing...
And dig in to that genealogy as far as you can…my mother’s maternal side of her tree was very well researched and documented…with almost 30 Patriots who were in the DAR index…and two Mayflower connections as well. But her paternal side had not been delved into by any of us…little did we know that Benjamin Franklin is a cousin and that we are related to most of the founding families of Nantucket! (I want my Macys Descendant Discount! And Starbucks too! LOL) Furthermore, thanks to the kindness & patience of a cousin, she showed where we had five more Mayflower connections! My mother and I were gobsmacked…So it pays to dig, dig, DIG! Blessings and happy hunting!!
It’s heartbreaking…but there are tons of other hereditary patriotic organizations out there—you’ll be amazed at the number of them. One other thing we can all do is dive in to research the Patriot Ancestors’ lives and contributions to the founding of this nation. Learn about who they were and celebrate their decision to get involved in throwing off the tyranny of the British government. Share that info with family members and see if you can re-ignite the flame of FREEDOM & LIBERTY in their hearts as well as your own. ❤️🤍💙
I was disappointed in the DAR's response (at least in our area) to the plandemic. The Founders (their ancestors) risked their lives and sacred honor to establish this country and their descendants were too afraid to meet in person for months to years. I guess by now the blood of patriots is growing thin.
I will add that I did not renew my membership this year due to the change to allow "trans" women to join. For me, this is a moral issue. There is still a nod to our Judeo-Christian roots, as we pray at the start of every meeting, but my observation these last few years is that it seems to be mostly rote and not so much heartfelt.
However, from a secular point of view, the reason the DAR exists is because the SAR (Sons of the American Revolution) would not let the women join. We are right back where we started.
Oh my goodness. The DAR, after raising us was over and done with, was my mother's firstest and bestest. Not being a group belonger, although a lover of history (how else to be a Latin teacher?), I declined to be a part. This is back in the 80's for me. But those evening gowns, and those chest ribbons with the pins!
That line of query is absolutely worth exploring. I too have wondered.
“Don’t say anything political else your non-profit status goes away.”
He who controls the purse strings….
Yep, and it’s not just churches that have to deal with that “thorny”?issue. The National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) recently caved to the Trans lobby and told its chapters that if a Trans “woman” (biological male) who had gone to the trouble of having his I mean HER BIRTH CERTIFICATE legally changed to reflect “her” new status wanted to join the Society, the chapter COULD NOT REFUSE the applicant. All because of the risk of losing that precious 501(c)3 status. That was the last straw for me. 🤢🤢🤢🤮
UGH! I just dusted off the application my Mom recently found that my Grandpa had completed as best he could back in 1988 so I could apply to the Daughters of the American Revolution. And now to hear this?? How disappointing...
And dig in to that genealogy as far as you can…my mother’s maternal side of her tree was very well researched and documented…with almost 30 Patriots who were in the DAR index…and two Mayflower connections as well. But her paternal side had not been delved into by any of us…little did we know that Benjamin Franklin is a cousin and that we are related to most of the founding families of Nantucket! (I want my Macys Descendant Discount! And Starbucks too! LOL) Furthermore, thanks to the kindness & patience of a cousin, she showed where we had five more Mayflower connections! My mother and I were gobsmacked…So it pays to dig, dig, DIG! Blessings and happy hunting!!
Oh yes, digging into the genealogy has been sooooo interesting for my Mom, Aunt and me!
Ooops—make that “almost 20” patriots…fat fungers strike again…😜
You must have Coffin cousins!
It’s heartbreaking…but there are tons of other hereditary patriotic organizations out there—you’ll be amazed at the number of them. One other thing we can all do is dive in to research the Patriot Ancestors’ lives and contributions to the founding of this nation. Learn about who they were and celebrate their decision to get involved in throwing off the tyranny of the British government. Share that info with family members and see if you can re-ignite the flame of FREEDOM & LIBERTY in their hearts as well as your own. ❤️🤍💙
Magna Carta.
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True.
That's not the first time they caved.
I was disappointed in the DAR's response (at least in our area) to the plandemic. The Founders (their ancestors) risked their lives and sacred honor to establish this country and their descendants were too afraid to meet in person for months to years. I guess by now the blood of patriots is growing thin.
I will add that I did not renew my membership this year due to the change to allow "trans" women to join. For me, this is a moral issue. There is still a nod to our Judeo-Christian roots, as we pray at the start of every meeting, but my observation these last few years is that it seems to be mostly rote and not so much heartfelt.
However, from a secular point of view, the reason the DAR exists is because the SAR (Sons of the American Revolution) would not let the women join. We are right back where we started.
Mrs. "the Knife"
Oh my goodness. The DAR, after raising us was over and done with, was my mother's firstest and bestest. Not being a group belonger, although a lover of history (how else to be a Latin teacher?), I declined to be a part. This is back in the 80's for me. But those evening gowns, and those chest ribbons with the pins!
Black churches have no restrictions on political speech.
Who pays the piper, calls the tune.