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Hm, this is interesting. I hope they have their permits. But then again, would not having a permit to gather by the thousands make any difference? Let's just say, for instance, that thousands of Christians, or thousands of Jews, or thousands of Buddhists, or thousands of Hari Krishnas, or thousands of atheists, or thousands of wiccas, or thousands of any other organized/unorganized religion were to gather on the Capital Steps of these United States, to pray to whomever from 0400 to 1900 hours. Would this be allowed?
Somehow, I don't think so. For Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Hari Krishnas to gather in one place for a prayer vigil would be most offensive to the muslims, to islam, to mohammed, don't you think? And we, the normal population of the United States, are no longer a Christian Nation, according to The One.
And here's a little more info for ya to grapple with, eh?
Maybe all y'all who relish this should learn the prayer, in arabic, in the first URL, huh? Funny, the last statement on the first URL is: OUR TIME HAS COME
"And we, the normal population of the United States, are no longer a Christian Nation, according to The One."
Whoever The One is speaks the truth. We are not a Christian country. We are a country that has mixed religions. As you said, Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims, Christians, etc etc all make up the United States of America. Last I heard, we do not have an official religion and that is the way it should be.
Second of all, if you want to pray on Capital Hill, please do it by all means. Nobody is stopping you. You are free to do it.
"And we, the normal population of the United States, are no longer a Christian Nation, according to The One."
Whoever The One is speaks the truth. We are not a Christian country. We are a country that has mixed religions. As you said, Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims, Christians, etc etc all make up the United States of America. Last I heard, we do not have an official religion and that is the way it should be.
Second of all, if you want to pray on Capital Hill, please do it by all means. Nobody is stopping you. You are free to do it.
Wow, you are so smart! And you ask "where is God?" Well, sure, I can pray there all day long, but I didn't refer to an individual, I referred to thousands. I agree with you on not having an "official" religion, BTW. And you know, in your liberal heart, who The One is, your leader, dude.
Come on, now, twist the words to fit your bill just a little more, you can do this, I know you can.
Yet the US Congress prays everyday at the beginning of session.
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Hm, this is interesting. I hope they have their permits. But then again, would not having a permit to gather by the thousands make any difference? Let's just say, for instance, that thousands of Christians, or thousands of Jews, or thousands of Buddhists, or thousands of Hari Krishnas, or thousands of atheists, or thousands of wiccas, or thousands of any other organized/unorganized religion were to gather on the Capital Steps of these United States, to pray to whomever from 0400 to 1900 hours. Would this be allowed?
Somehow, I don't think so. For Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Hari Krishnas to gather in one place for a prayer vigil would be most offensive to the muslims, to islam, to mohammed, don't you think? And we, the normal population of the United States, are no longer a Christian Nation, according to The One.
And here's a little more info for ya to grapple with, eh?
Maybe all y'all who relish this should learn the prayer, in arabic, in the first URL, huh? Funny, the last statement on the first URL is: OUR TIME HAS COME
"The Athan will be chanted on Capitol Hill, echoing off of the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument and other great edifices that surround Capitol Hill"
Wow, how loud is thing going to be?? I might have to stroll outside for a look-see
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Originally Posted by Delta Planter
Well, sure, I can pray there all day long, but I didn't refer to an individual, I referred to thousands.
Sure you can pray there, stand there, walk there, or dance around in polar bear suits (it was cute), it's just a good idea to let Capitol Police know so they don't get antsy. You and God might know why you all are there, but they won't know your intentions until you tell them. I think they got their permit issued back in July.
Somehow, I don't think so. For Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Hari Krishnas to gather in one place for a prayer vigil would be most offensive to the muslims, to islam, to mohammed, don't you think? And we, the normal population of the United States, are no longer a Christian Nation, according to The One.
Hm, this is interesting. I hope they have their permits. But then again, would not having a permit to gather by the thousands make any difference? Let's just say, for instance, that thousands of Christians, or thousands of Jews, or thousands of Buddhists, or thousands of Hari Krishnas, or thousands of atheists, or thousands of wiccas, or thousands of any other organized/unorganized religion were to gather on the Capital Steps of these United States, to pray to whomever from 0400 to 1900 hours. Would this be allowed?
Somehow, I don't think so. For Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Hari Krishnas to gather in one place for a prayer vigil would be most offensive to the muslims, to islam, to mohammed, don't you think? And we, the normal population of the United States, are no longer a Christian Nation, according to The One.
And here's a little more info for ya to grapple with, eh?
Maybe all y'all who relish this should learn the prayer, in arabic, in the first URL, huh? Funny, the last statement on the first URL is: OUR TIME HAS COME
So what? Let them pray - it keeps them from making suicide vests I keed I keed
But really, where is the harm? They aren't marching demanding sharia law. They aren't attempting to have sections of the country 'muslim only'.
Oh, and on a personal note....atheism is not a religion. A large gathering of atheists is like saying a large gathering of brunettes - there is no agenda there.
Wow, you are so smart! And you ask "where is God?" Well, sure, I can pray there all day long, but I didn't refer to an individual, I referred to thousands. I agree with you on not having an "official" religion, BTW. And you know, in your liberal heart, who The One is, your leader, dude.
Come on, now, twist the words to fit your bill just a little more, you can do this, I know you can.
Thank you. Yes, I am smart.
What is wrong with me asking "Where is God?" What does this have to do with the subject on hand?
Thousands of Christians can also go and pray in front of Capitol Hill. I don't care. You can make a prayer group of thousands or millions and pray.
Yes, we do not have an official religion and I believe it should stay that way. I am all for religion even though I am an Atheist. I am all for having the right to practice what you believe and worship as you please. I am all for having the right to NOT believe and worship. The only time I am against religion is when it is being pushed into the government.
My leader? The One? Hmm. I do not have a leader. I control my own life and thoughts. Sorry.
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What is wrong with me asking "Where is God?" What does this have to do with the subject on hand?
Thousands of Christians can also go and pray in front of Capitol Hill. I don't care. You can make a prayer group of thousands or millions and pray.
Yes, we do not have an official religion and I believe it should stay that way. I am all for religion even though I am an Atheist. I am all for having the right to practice what you believe and worship as you please. I am all for having the right to NOT believe and worship. The only time I am against religion is when it is being pushed into the government.
My leader? The One? Hmm. I do not have a leader. I control my own life and thoughts. Sorry.
I'm not a Christian, or a Muslim, or any thing else, so, your barking up the wrong tree. Once again, you assume that a right leaning viewpoint makes one a Christian by rote, and goes hand in glove with bigotry against religions other than Christianity. The left uses guys like Falwell and such as their poster children for Christian hating, which is understandable, but misguided. Or by design. Using the most fanatical as examples of the norm. Hate Christians all you like, it does nothing to further an agenda any more than if I were to hate Wiccans (which I don't) If I were to hold up radical Islam as an example of ALL Muslims those on the left would be calling me all manner of putrid names. So, why is it OK for those on the left to do the same with Christians? Makes no sense at all to me that a left winger would defend hatred and bigotry in ANY form, unless the left wing view of all Christians as fanatical fire breathing Bible thumpers is something besides bigotry? Or perhaps the fact that there are radical Christians makes it OK to hate ALL Christians or to disparage the Christian faith as a whole? WHOA thar I says! I thought only right leaning people had such views? You need to come up with a better counter than this. Saying that one form of bigotry is OK because of the existance of another is a loose saddle on a rank horse.
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I'm not a Christian, or a Muslim, or any thing else, so, your barking up the wrong tree. Once again, you assume that a right leaning viewpoint makes one a Christian by rote, and goes hand in glove with bigotry against religions other than Christianity. The left uses guys like Falwell and such as their poster children for Christian hating, which is understandable, but misguided. Or by design. Using the most fanatical as examples of the norm. Hate Christians all you like, it does nothing to further an agenda any more than if I were to hate Wiccans (which I don't) If I were to hold up radical Islam as an example of ALL Muslims those on the left would be calling me all manner of putrid names. So, why is it OK for those on the left to do the same with Christians? Makes no sense at all to me that a left winger would defend hatred and bigotry in ANY form, unless the left wing view of all Christians as fanatical fire breathing Bible thumpers is something besides bigotry? Or perhaps the fact that there are radical Christians makes it OK to hate ALL Christians or to disparage the Christian faith as a whole? WHOA thar I says! I thought only right leaning people had such views? You need to come up with a better counter than this. Saying that one form of bigotry is OK because of the existance of another is a loose saddle on a rank horse.
I did not say anything to you about your religion. I was just saying as an example. I do not understand where you getting that I assume someone who leans right is a Christian. I never said you were. I was just pointing something out. You said "the left is tolerant of all other religions except for one (Christianity)" and I said "Well, the right is hating of all religions minus Christianity."
I do not hate Christians. I never said it was ok for the left to "hate" Christians. I am actually pretty understanding and can see the difference between a Christian and a FANATICAL Christian.
I am not in a debate or argument with you. I was just stating what I saw.
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. Using the most fanatical as examples of the norm. Hate Christians all you like, it does nothing to further an agenda any more than if I were to hate Wiccans (which I don't
