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GOP lawmaker uses prayer as politicized attack before muslim sworn in.

Father Heathen

Father Heathen

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/poli...t-muslim-woman-swears/?utm_term=.8ad57ac5e087
Pennsylvania Lawmaker Prays for God’s Forgiveness Before First Muslim Woman Sworn In as Representative
First Muslim Woman in Pa. House Had to Listen to Prayer for Jesus' Forgiveness: 'That Was Protest'
'To use Jesus as a weapon is not OK': Lawmaker slammed for prayer before Muslim woman sworn in
GOP state rep invokes Jesus 13 times in prayer before Muslim colleague from Philly is sworn in

What are your thoughts? Of course I'm of the opinion that cheesy Jeesy rituals have no place or purpose in government functions to begin with.
 
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shmogie

shmogie

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Father Heathen said:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/poli...t-muslim-woman-swears/?utm_term=.8ad57ac5e087
Pennsylvania Lawmaker Prays for God’s Forgiveness Before First Muslim Woman Sworn In as Representative
First Muslim Woman in Pa. House Had to Listen to Prayer for Jesus' Forgiveness: 'That Was Protest'
'To use Jesus as a weapon is not OK': Lawmaker slammed for prayer before Muslim woman sworn in
GOP state rep invokes Jesus 13 times in prayer before Muslim colleague from Philly is sworn in

What are your thoughts? Of course I'm of the opinion that cheesy Jeesy rituals have no place or purpose in government functions to begin with.
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I saw a clip of it. It happened because some were ****´n and moan´n because Christians used the name Jesus in their prayers.

We cannot do otherwise, a prayer is invalid without asking in Christs name.

Christians recognize their failings and ask for forgiveness and better control related to them.

She certainly made her point.

A Christian prayer is what it is, as a Buddhist prayer is what it is.

No one should make a habit of saying His name every third word.

But this was a peaceful protest, leave it there.
 
Father Heathen

Father Heathen

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shmogie said:
I saw a clip of it. It happened because some were ****´n and moan´n because Christians used the name Jesus in their prayers.

We cannot do otherwise, a prayer is invalid without asking in Christs name.

Christians recognize their failings and ask for forgiveness and better control related to them.

She certainly made her point.

A Christian prayer is what it is, as a Buddhist prayer is what it is.

No one should make a habit of saying His name every third word.

But this was a peaceful protest, leave it there.
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You're being disingenuous. It wasn't just some general prayer. It was obviously crafted to target and slight the fact that a muslim was being sworn in. Besides, wouldn't using prayer as a form of politicized protest (protesting what, exactly? The First Amendment?) be considered blasphemous? I don't think Jesus would appreciate the evocation of his name being used in such a manner. The U.S. isn't a Christian theocracy. It wasn't intended to be one nor will it ever become one. She needs to get over it or resign.

Go read Matthew 6:5-8
 
PureX

PureX

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I think that using one's religion as an excuse to insult and belittle others is a very common activity among those with low character. So, that would be most politicians, if they fancied themselves religious. It does seem that for some reason it's almost always the republicans engaging in this obnoxious stunt, as of late, however.
 
Father Heathen

Father Heathen

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PureX said:
I think that using one's religion as an excuse to insult and belittle others is a very common activity among those with low character. So, that would be most politicians, if they fancied themselves religious. It does seem that for some reason it's almost always the republicans engaging in this obnoxious stunt, as of late, however.
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To shamelessly use their religion in such a fashion they must believe that their own god is of equally low character.
 
sooda

sooda

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Father Heathen said:
You're being disingenuous. It wasn't just some general prayer. It was obviously crafted to target and slight the fact that a muslim was being sworn in. Besides, wouldn't using prayer as a form of politicized protest (protesting what, exactly? The First Amendment?) be considered blasphemous? I don't think Jesus would appreciate the evocation of his name being used in such a manner. The U.S. isn't a Christian theocracy. It wasn't intended to be one nor will it ever become one. She needs to get over it or resign.

Go read Matthew 6:5-8
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Tells you that the person making the prayer is NOT tuned into the US Constitution or American principles.
 
Shadow Wolf

Shadow Wolf

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shmogie said:
I saw a clip of it. It happened because some were ****´n and moan´n because Christians used the name Jesus in their prayers.

We cannot do otherwise, a prayer is invalid without asking in Christs name.

Christians recognize their failings and ask for forgiveness and better control related to them.

She certainly made her point.

A Christian prayer is what it is, as a Buddhist prayer is what it is.

No one should make a habit of saying His name every third word.

But this was a peaceful protest, leave it there.
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The fact they did it just before a Muslim was sworn in is what we call "passive aggressive behavior."
 
sun rise

sun rise

The world is on fire
Premium Member
shmogie said:
Baloney
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I would also not use that clinical diagnosis to describe what happened. I'd call it an example of fear, wrath and falsehood. And given that Trump and Israel were mentioned, it is not a prayer, at least according to the Bible.
 
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whirlingmerc

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Father Heathen said:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/poli...t-muslim-woman-swears/?utm_term=.8ad57ac5e087
Pennsylvania Lawmaker Prays for God’s Forgiveness Before First Muslim Woman Sworn In as Representative
First Muslim Woman in Pa. House Had to Listen to Prayer for Jesus' Forgiveness: 'That Was Protest'
'To use Jesus as a weapon is not OK': Lawmaker slammed for prayer before Muslim woman sworn in
GOP state rep invokes Jesus 13 times in prayer before Muslim colleague from Philly is sworn in

What are your thoughts? Of course I'm of the opinion that cheesy Jeesy rituals have no place or purpose in government functions to begin with.
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"Cheesy Jeezy rituals"????

If she is going to represent everyone?
 
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