Did you know today is a National Day of Prayer?

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

Neither did I.

But, while driving to get my free sub at Quick Chek (bite it, Wawa) I passed a sign on the sidewalk in front of the park informing me that today was a National Day of Prayer. Apparently, not many people know about it, because I only saw two people in attendance. One was holding a sign that said, "God is Love."

[hedgehog]

1. You have to admit - George Bush really had more people praying

more fervently than ever before!


And then when Obama got elected , I knew there was a God!

[Deep13]

2. Did not know. It means as much to me as national unicycling day.

Either way, they are activities I do not do.

[MissMillie]

3. People who are likely to observe this...

... probably pray every day anyway.

I know I do..... if just to ask to make it through the day.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

6. Yes, especially since I just found out it's a Focus on the Family thing

I guess that explains why there weren't a lot of people there. Not too many Fundies around here. Mostly Catholic or Jewish.

[Nicole Lambeth]

7. I need to live where you live then...

'Cause Texas is almost ALL fundies. I would love to live in a non-Bible Belt state some day.

[Nicole Lambeth]

8. and along these lines, how would you respond to someone saying they'll be praying for you?

I wish I had the guts to say "And I'll dance naked under the next full moon for you."

[MissMillie]

9. I think for me it would depend

On whether or not I thought the person was being a holier-than-thou condescending prick.

If so, then yeah, I'd respond the way you'd like to.

If I truly thought it was being said with loving intentions, then I'd say "thank you"

[no name no slogan]

4. I pray that no close-minded bigots are praying for my salvation

and I also pray that other spiritual, prayer-oriented individuals are praying for a better, more peaceful world for all of us of every religion and creed to live in.

That's my prayer.

[Deep13]

5. amen to that. nt

[jobycom]

10. The eternal Republican mantra: Let us prey. nt

[sarge43]

16. "Because when we're in charge, you have a good reason." n/t

[Chan790]

11. I did.

I woke up my roommates by reading the Lovecraft quotes and gibberish from the "Who will be eaten first?" Cthulu tract loudly.

[Zomby Woof]

12. Always makes me cringe

When it comes to the Establishment Clause in the 1st Amendment, I am a fundie. Things like government-sanctioned 'prayer days' get a little too close to breaching the wall of separation for my comfort level.

How about a National Day of Universal Civil Rights Awareness? You know, something constitutional.

(Officially neutral on WaWa vs. Quick Chek battle, as neither are to be found in on the left coast)

[MrCoffee]

13. I'll pray for you.

[Strong Atheist]

14. Oh, trust me, I was aware. nt.

[madinmaryland]

15. God bless you and may the lord be with you my friend!

:rofl:

[falcon97]

17. I did

and I praid for an end to it.