We took prayer out of the public square, but lean on prayer after a tragedy. (school, terrorist)

[alphamale]

Perhaps if we put prayer BACK into the public square, we would at least change some hearts and minds BEFORE a tragedy?

Or, STOP the "we'll pray for them" BS after a tragedy.

[skoro]

Please explain exactly who, besides the state, is banned from prayer?

Or are you confused about horizontal and vertical praying?

[charolastra00]

Praying is very much in the public square - in the thoughts and minds of those who exist there. Exactly where it should be.

[mackinac81]

Originally Posted by alphamale

Perhaps if we put prayer BACK into the public square, we would at least change some hearts and minds BEFORE a tragedy?

Or, STOP the "we'll pray for them" BS after a tragedy.

It's normal for most people (who believe in God) to pray to Him in trying times.

Unlike you, I don't think God is so spiteful to bomb small children because Americans don't have a national prayer time.

[carterstamp]

Originally Posted by alphamale

Perhaps if we put prayer BACK into the public square, we would at least change some hearts and minds BEFORE a tragedy?

Or, STOP the "we'll pray for them" BS after a tragedy.

People are permitted to pray where they want. Is anyone preventing you from praying in public? I doubt it.

I doubt if the terrorist who set those bombs would have been swayed by people praying in public. It takes a special kind of evil to convince yourself that killing people is the way to further a cause.

[Taratova]

People create their own god in times of tragedy. God is there always but most people don't want God around in everyday life . Just put God in a box and use him when they think fit..

It just doesn't work that way. God is ignored most of the time.

As God said. My people perish for lack of knowledge.

[mb1547]

Originally Posted by mackinac81

It's normal for most people (who believe in God) to pray to Him in trying times.

Unlike you, I don't think God is so spiteful to bomb small children because Americans don't have a national prayer time.

Ya think? The OP has a pretty sick, warped view of faith....

[Jolly Green Giant]

Originally Posted by alphamale

Perhaps if we put prayer BACK into the public square, we would at least change some hearts and minds BEFORE a tragedy?

Or, STOP the "we'll pray for them" BS after a tragedy.

Theocracy prevents public bombings?? Tell that to Saudia Arabia.

[no1brownsfan]

Originally Posted by Taratova

People create their own god in times of tragedy. God is there always but most people don't want God around in everyday life . Just put God in a box and use him when they think fit..

It just doesn't work that way. God is ignored most of the time.

As God said. My people perish for lack of knowledge.

You know, I don't always agree with your stance, but this is a good way of putting it. But remember, we're not perfect, as we ARE human after all.

[OICU812]

Originally Posted by alphamale

Perhaps if we put prayer BACK into the public square, we would at least change some hearts and minds BEFORE a tragedy?

Or, STOP the "we'll pray for them" BS after a tragedy.

I never was offended by the 5 minute moment of silence, prayer or personal introspection, when I went to school. We did have a five minute morning prayer, but no one actually spoke anything aloud, ever. Most kids just nodded off to catch a little nap. I never understood what was so terrible about it.