A federal judge ruled last week that the national day of prayer is unconstitutional. It really has not gotten that much media attention which is interesting in itself.
I have real mixed feelings about this. Of course i dont agree with the judge, but at the same time, why does it matter if the government sets a said a day of prayer or not. Its sort of an unofficial holiday. No one gets the day off.
Two points.
1. In the ruling the judge notes that the Freedom From Religion group - who brought the suit - felt left out and had their feelings hurt ( I kid you not) and she agreed that they were excluded. So that means that it doesn't matter that millions of religious people have their feelings hurt. I really think this will be reversed because of the silly logic usedl.
2. Obama administration opposes the ruling and plans to appeal. He will still sign the proclamation declaring the day as usaul. The emails you have received saying obama cancelled the day are lies.
So, how will conservatives twist this into another Obama evil act?
Here are several liniks for your reading pleasure
First is the ruling itself
Snopes on Obama and the day
National Day of Prayer website
Here are some more general reactions
Linda Seger
CBS News
another one
Last year he decided not to hold activities in the White House. I don't recall any hubub about it.
ReplyDeleteNot sure if he has decided what will go on in the White House this year.
NO ONE can cancel prayer.
I think Christians should fact check before forwarding emails & cut & pasting in FB. It looks bad to be a rumormonger.
Christians should concentrate on the blessings of God & less on what goes on in DC or in this case doesn't go on.
I think christians should just stay home and pray instead of going to the polls and voting. I also think they should stay home and pray instead of going to the doctor when they are sick. I think that instead of paying bills, christians should just pray and ask god to make the bills turn into Lucky Charms. Because who doesn't like Lucky Charms?
ReplyDeleteI like Lucky Charms.
ReplyDeleteHmm I wonder what would happen if we did stay home and pray, instead of using worldly methods.
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