In the air force, navy, army, or marines, They think that it is politicaly incorect to pray in Jesus' name if you are a Chaplin or anybody in the armed forces. That is a violation of the rights that we have in the first amendment. Taking Jesus out of Christian prayer is like taking, God out of Jewish prayers, Allah out of muslim prayers, and making buddist worship an oscar award insted of budda. Does anyone here thinks its wrong to do this to people? Just because librals and secularist are more comfortable with taking Jesus out of prayer, it doesn't make it right. Can I get an Amen?
2006-06-11 06:52:39 · 17 answers · asked by Mr. Agappae 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There is no such thing as an interfaith prayer.I'm talking about a Christian's right to pray in Jesus' name,other faiths have their right to pray how they want to pray, Why can't Christians have these rights.If the name Jesus is offensive to you, I'm sorry, Tough. I have the right to pray as my faith instructs me. Who has the right to take this away from me? This country was founded on religious freedom, if your a libral Jesus hater than thats just too bad for you. I going to pray the way I want, when I want, where ever I want. Anything short of that is not freedom, it's controll. I will not be forced in any way, by anyone, to pray a certain way. I have first ammedment rights
"Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion, or PROHIBITING the free exercise thereof; or abridging the Freedom of Speach, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceabliy to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
If u don't like it deal with it!
2006-06-11 07:26:37 · update #1
Good question...In God we trust is on all of our coins, One nation under God is in our pledge of allegiance, it was obviously our founding fathers intentions to have this nation be God oriented. We do allow for religious freedom here, which I am grateful for, it is what makes America what it is, and since our nation was founded on God, those who can not deal with His name being used should find somewhere they are more comfortable, or learn to be tolerant. We don't stop other religions from practicing their faiths, or those who choose to not practice or not believe, but why should we have to assimilate to those who don't share the values on which this country was founded.
2006-06-11 07:12:49 · answer #1 · answered by zippo 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should be thankful the military provides any form of religious ritual since that in itself appears to be a violation of the first amendment (government established religion).
Taxpayers have no obligation to support religious rituals of any kind and requiring them to do so is arguably unconstitutional.
Additional comment:
"In God We Trust" was adopted in 1954, not 1776.
The "Pledge of Allegiance" was adopted in 1945, not 1776. The words "under God" were added in 1954, not 1776.
The founding fathers had no intention of adopting an official religion or requirement to recite oaths to God.
Additional comment:
Congress most certainly does have the right to establish rules for government employees, including members (chaplains) of the military.
Constitutional rights are not unlimited and no one has the "right" to use taxpayer dollars to promote an agenda, religious or otherwise, not authorized by congress. And congress does not have the constitutional authority to use taxpayer dollars to promote religious rituals.
2006-06-11 07:11:12 · answer #2 · answered by Left the building 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amen!!!
I recently received an email about this very thing, which described a graduation ceremony where prayer had been banned because of a court decision. All the participants were careful to stay within the guidelines until the final speech when a student merely stood before the microphone...then sneezed! The room was filled with the voices of students who responded with "God Bless you," a sneaky way of invoking a blessing. The graduating class found a unique way to invoke God's blessing on their future ... with or without the court's approval. --Leave it to our American youth to find a way.
2006-06-11 07:02:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but I can't amen to that. If the chaplin is praying as the head of the congregation, and the congregation is made of up all faiths, then to force Jesus on them is just wrong. They need to be able to worship in their own way as well.
That's just the loving thing to do, in my eyes.
2006-06-11 07:02:25 · answer #4 · answered by arewethereyet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
like the first guy said is it Christian prayer or interfaith prayer
military Chaplin's are supposed to cater to all religions not only Christianity. To have Jesus in the prayers is only limiting it to Christianity.
what you do in private is your business, but what the military dose in a prayer service is supposed to respect all.
2006-06-11 07:03:11 · answer #5 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The government has a load of Liberals, unfortunately. They usually want to do things that go beyond my comprehension. What EVER could POSSIBLY be an infringement on a person's rights, they jump in and shoot their mouths off. Jesus Christ, I wish they would shut up!!
2006-06-12 11:39:06 · answer #6 · answered by I am Sunshine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's about time common sense is allowed to flourish.
My view on the "liberal bed wetters"
You do not have the right to change our country's history or heritage. This country was founded on the belief in one true God. And yet, you are given the freedom to believe in any religion, any faith, or no faith at all; with no fear of persecution. The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is part of our heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with it, TOUGH!!!!
you can view the rest of my views,on my 360* blog!
http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog/
2006-06-11 07:24:37 · answer #7 · answered by Jo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buddhists don't actually "worship" Buddha. It's more like a deep sort of reverence, and gratitude for his wisdom. Buddhism is non-theistic; it's more philosophy than religion, though it does have plenty of dogma associated with it.
As for your actual question, my guess is that references to Jesus are only being taken out of Interfaith services, as has been suggested. :)
2006-06-11 07:00:12 · answer #8 · answered by JStrat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first off u just answered a question of mine and ur sayin im a godless heathen and that i kill people,learn history jerk,the burning times in europe,salem mass, the hundred year war,and lets not ferget how christians killed each other becuz catholics wanted them to be that and christians didnt wanna be o and to answer ur question
ur right its freedom of relgion and u should be allowed to pray but ur not to force people to pray like most christians do by saying "lets bow our heads to pray" thats peopls free will it takes away
2006-06-14 09:14:01 · answer #9 · answered by blackflamedpheonix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this Christian Prayer, or Interfaith Prayer?
If it's Christian, then yes it is wrong...
If it's interfaith, then you must respect other religions as well in prayer. Mention all the theologies, or be general.
2006-06-11 06:56:26 · answer #10 · answered by eigelhorn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋