News from The Associated Press
Evangelicals generally expect their clergymen to use Jesus’ name whenever and wherever they lead prayer. Many conservative Christians say cultural sensitivity goes way too far if it requires religious leaders to hide their beliefs.
We have brave men and women fighting and dying in foreign countries in what are essentially religious wars. Isn’t it about time that we quit fanning the flames of intolerance with these silly and meaningless superstitious ceremonies? What about the idea of freedom FROM religion, which is every bit as important as freedom OF religion. What is wrong with people going to their place of worship to pray in any form they want for our country and leaders? Why do we need to have a public spectacle that is likely to offend more people than it serves?
I have nothing against people of faith, ANY faith. I just wish they would keep it to themselves and out of our government and laws.
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