The Sneeze

I am grateful that I was able to attend a religious college that held the same standards as I do. Each day reminding me to be a better person. Many may think it ridiculous the honor code I followed while attending college, but to me it was just a better way of living. At my graduation we were able to pray, to talk about religion and the things we believe. We were left with guidance and inspiration for the wonderful lives that lay ahead. I am sorry that this is happening in today's society but I am also grateful for the courage of these students who stood up for something they believed in. 

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"They walked in tandem, each of the ninety-two students filing into the already crowded auditorium. With their rich maroon gowns flowing and the traditional caps, they looked almost as grown up as they felt.

Dads swallowed hard behind broad smiles, and Moms freely brushed away tears.

This class would NOT pray during the commencements, not by choice, but because of a recent court ruling prohibiting it.

The principal and several students were careful to stay within the guidelines allowed by the ruling. They gave inspirational and challenging speeches, but no one mentioned divine guidance and no one asked for blessings on the graduates or their families.

The speeches were nice, but they were routine until the final speech received a standing ovation.

A solitary student walked proudly to the microphone. He stood still and silent for just a moment, and then, it happened.

All 92 students, every single one of them, suddenly SNEEZED !!!!

The student on stage simply looked at the audience and said,

'GOD BLESS YOU'

And he walked off the stage...

The audience exploded into applause. This graduating class had found a unique way to invoke God's blessing on their future with or without the court's approval."

True story from the University of Maryland