Oppressive Government: Feds Tell GA Old Folks They Can’t Pray Before Meals

Publius Forum ^ | 05/10/10 | Warner Todd Huston

[Mobile Vulgus]

Big Brother says elderly visitors to federally funded meals at a Georgia senior citizen's center aren't allowed to pray to that absurd, dangerous Christian God of theirs. Obama's Big Brother government contends that since it has paid for their meals the government has the right to slam its iron boot heel down on the necks of those seasoned citizens that dare to engage in such an apostasy toward the state.

Seem absurd? Well it is but that is what happens when the feds roll into town and begin to hand out money. They feel the right to dictate what everyone is allowed or not allowed to do and in the case of Port Wentworth's Ed Young Senior Citizens Center near Savannah that is to tell these old folks that they are not allowed to pray before a meal.

There are federal "guidelines" to observe, after all and the federal government's rules say none of that ridiculous Christian stuff will go on if the feds supply even a penny of funding. Old folks that want to pray are banned from doing so and if they don't like it, why they can go hungry because the new Uncle Sam is a crusader against religion.

Well, at least one religion, anyway.

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[Marak]

Perhaps they need to hear from more people.

cburns@seniorcitizens-inc.org

[sionnsar]

What’s next, close all churches on military bases and fire all chaplains?

The cross was removed from a local VA hospital chapel in recent years.

[RightOnTheLeftCoast]

And now comes ObamaCare and, shortly, Single Payer. Forget about having a priest, minister or rabbi comfort your loved ones (or you) as they battle disease or face oncoming death.

No, Nurse Ratched will tell you, "The Federal government is paying for your care, so we'll have none of that religious stuff. Unconstitutional, y'know. You're allowed to be silent, but nothing else. So unfold your hands, and give me that rosary and that crucifix and-- oh no, is that a Bible? We'll have none of that round here."

Imams will still be allowed, of course.

[savedbygrace]

The clause in the 1st Amendment says, “Congress shall make no law”, not, “If Congress makes a law, the people have to change their actions and behavior to comply”.

If Congress makes a law that restricts the free exercise of religion, the law is null and void. Or should be, if the USSC interpreted the Constitution properly.

[bergmeid]

Well we know he is taking care of THEM.

[DrewsMum]

What if the old folks just told ‘em they were bowing their heads in reverence to Obama and being thankful for the good food he’s bestowed upon them??? Bet the feds would back off then!

[Grunthor]

Do it anyway and let the ATF drag you off to jail. Hopefully it can all be captured for posterity on the 6 o’clock news.

Fear God not man.

[Neoliberalnot]

One of my favorite pictures. Being humble in front of the whole world.

[BykrBayb]

It’s not the King’s shilling. It’s ours. Our rules forbid the government to impose those rules.

[metmom]

ping

[devane617]

Come November....

[popdonnelly]

Those seniors have religious freedom. I say go ahead and pray.

[massgopguy]

Why not?

[redgolum]

And what will do to stop them?

[444Flyer]

It’s not the King’s shilling. It’s ours. Our rules forbid the government to impose those rules.

Right on! AND our Inalienable Rights come from GOD not men!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[massgopguy]

It’s not Gender Neutral. It would fine my mother $2,500 and put her in jail if she complained about a guy in a dress taking a leak in the next stall. Tisei is not interested in the concerns of women over the perceived right for the delusional to use the Ladies Room. He told her “well, they have to go somewhere”. Women are therefore Second Class Citizens in the Ladies Room.

[Marty62]

Don’t you get it. The Evil ones are forcing more and more Government on Americans. They will now TELL you IF and WHEN you can PRAY.

[Wisconsinlady]

And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Matthew 10:28

[chilltherats]

But the feds give prayer rugs and observe all religious practices for muzzie prisoners.

[ColdWater]

“Oppressive Government: Feds Tell GA Old Folks They Can’t Pray Before Meals”

1. The Feds didn’t say they couldn’t pray.

2. They were allowed to pray.