[hoosierboy]

I know people in a jewish group that opposed the prayer, only because the person giving the prayer used the name of jesus on occasion. They weren't against the prayer itself, they were just against them using the word jesus. They have no problem with them using the word g-d or lord, just the word jesus. I wouldn't like anyone to make a prayer in the name of allah or buddha over at the state house. I don't see what the big deal is.

[PAR35]

I don't see what the big deal is.

Because it is a grave sin and contrary to scripture for a Christian to pray other than in the name of Jesus. John 14:13-14, 1 Peter 2:5 and 1 John 5:14

[ZULU]

The "big deal" is that this is essentially a Christian nation - most people here are Christians. They could have a minister come in and give a prayer at the opening session, and alternate with a rabbi, and a priest. I don't think anyone would care.

But acknowledging that this is essentially a Christian nation and using the name of Christ in no way signifies an "establishment of religion" in the sense the Founding Fathers understood it.

If you don't like it - don't listen. But don't stop us from doing it.