On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 11:04 AM, Justin Scott <[email protected]
> wrote:

>
> I don't think that's what Palin was arguing for.
>

I was talking to Sam, because that IS what he is arguing for.


>  The essence of the piece
> was that Palin and O'Reilly felt that a judge declaring the "National Day
> of
> Prayer" unconstitutional was in bad taste and the wrong move according to
> our historical traditions.  Politically, I generally disagree with both of
> them more often than not, but I'm with them on this one.  There is a HUGE
> difference between saying "outlawing a national day of prayer isn't the
> right thing to do" and saying "we should rewrite the laws to follow
> Christian values."


I would agree with you, but didn't Palin bring it back to rewriting the laws
to follow Christian values when she cited the Ten Commandments as the basis?


>  The subject on this thread is entirely misleading in
> that respect.  She said nothing of the sort.  She even went as far as to
> say
> that the day is meant to encourage spirituality in general and that
> attacking it was wrong.  I'm agnostic and not a very spiritual person, but
> I
> see nothing wrong with encouraging people to practice their chosen faith in
> a peaceful manner.
>

I have no problem with a national day of prayer.


> Getting back to your point, nowhere was she asking for organized prayer
> sessions in schools.  I would have a problem if that were the case, but it
> isn't.  If the school or teacher wants to have a "moment of silence" where
> individuals can pray quietly to God, Allah, the Flying Spaghetti Monster,
> or
> whatever, I'm ok with that.
>

Again, that was addressed to Sam.

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