If so, why do fundamentalists protest such prayers
http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/07/12/prayer.protest.reut/index.html
If we want freedom of religion, and prayer in schools and public places, etc... do we not have to allow all prayers from all faiths?
-Fundamentalist Christians who want prayer in schools...do you want your child reciting a Hindu prayer? Or prayer of another faith?
-Should we not have separation of church and state? Public schools, public meetings be secular...and religious services be, well...religious?
2007-07-31 09:48:53 · 8 answers · asked by G.C. 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If we do, it needs to be open to all prayers from all faiths and denominations. It cannot just be based on the Fundamentalist interpretation of Scripture. Either no prayers or all prayers, anything else is unconstitutional and also shows a total lack of understanding of Christ's commandment: Treat others as you want to be treated.
2007-07-31 13:49:57 · answer #1 · answered by Michael B - Prop. 8 Repealed! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, they should be allowed to open up with whatever prayer the Senate wants to open up with. It's not the establishment of religion, or a law respecting the establishment of religion, it's just he Senators freely exercising their religion. If I were a Senator, however, I would dispense with the prayers altogether to avoid conflict over that issue.
Fundamentalists protest this because they are not in favor of free prayer in government or schools, they are in favor THEIR preferred prayer system.
2007-07-31 16:55:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
First, there is no such thing as separation of church and state. Second, we were founded on Judeo -Christian beliefs so there is nothing wrong with beginning a government session with a prayer. Finally, we welcome all religions, so any prayer would be appropriate. Peace
2007-07-31 17:04:49 · answer #3 · answered by PARVFAN 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No they should not. The only way to be fair is to allow ALL religions to lead prayers there, and since there is sure to be someone who won't put up with that, the only SAFE way is to allow NONE.
2007-07-31 17:03:10 · answer #4 · answered by BlueManticore 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I want... no need seperation of church and state... I feel almost as if as an atheist I am an outcast... that I do not belong in the U.S. for the fact I am not a christian...
2007-07-31 16:52:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think that politics should be associated with religion what so ever
2007-07-31 16:53:35 · answer #6 · answered by NdayaJ 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
don't forget... we got to take swearing on bibles out of inauguration ceremonies and in court houses... what does it mean to swear on the bible when the chrurch says swearing is a sin....
2007-07-31 17:03:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes we need Jesus in all our lives
2007-07-31 16:52:02 · answer #8 · answered by ANGEL HORSE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋