Jewish lawmakers threaten walk-out over reference to Jesus

WorldNetDaily.com ^ | April 3, 2003 | Diana Lynne

[Pharmboy]

Sinky has a long history of intolerance. You are completely correct: he, however, will likely never get it.

[CARepubGal]

No the two little boys who go door to door in badly fitting suits and black nametags. The only people I know who enjoy these visits are gay men. They see more of their own that way.

[nmh]

Some people aren't so secure in their beliefs. I'm not in that category, nor am I an "apologist". Is see NO reason to have to apologize for believing in Jesus Christ nor in uttering His name in public. Others that claim to be Christians, who really aren't, are typically the ones that feel the need to extend political correctness since THIS world is what matters MOST to them. They typically do NOT read the Bible and see where this behavior is the opposite of what a Christian is supposed to do. When they deny Jesus and advocate others to do the same ... they should understand that when you deny Him; He'll deny you too.

[sauropod]

As you wish. The God I know would not appreciate your so-called enlightened view. Because you are denying His Son.

[nmh]

Stinky isn't a Chrstian. Just likes to think he is when he thinks it won't offend someone else. I can only guess at the reaction of Jesus when he does this world conmforming charade. Bet He isn't too pleased.

[sauropod]

Rectitudine Sto. 'Pod.

[nmh]

Stinky isn't a Christian. Just likes to think he is when he thinks it won't offend someone else. I can only guess at the reaction of Jesus when he does this world conmforming charade. Bet He isn't too pleased.

[sauropod]

Ain't he though?

{{{rabidralph}}}

[sauropod]

Separation of church and state is an artifice that Jefferson wrote about in 1803 to the Danbury Baptists in Connecticut.

There is nothing in the Constitution about it. You can climb down from your soapbox now.

[so_real]

"Rectitudine Sto" = "Be Upright"? The motto used by colonialist Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours and his band? I'm grasping at straws here :-)

[sauropod]

It means "On the side of right." I saw it at a Dupont de Nemours monument in Delaware and thought it was cool.

Very good!

[F-117A]

He wasn't invited to prosletyze.

What is your answer supposed to mean? What you say is true, but what does that have to do with him saying a prayer? Where was he asking anyone to convert?

Just what is your religious agenda?

[Illbay]

That's your prerogative, but of course you have no power to decide for others.

And therefore, our Church is growing at an astonishing rate.

Thousands say "yes" every year. To God be the glory.

[Illbay]

To me, it is no offense at all.

But since I am really thinking about how others may feel about it, how I feel is irrelevant.

[Illbay]

"Mohammed," no. That would not be appropriate (though Muslims don't pray to Mohammed).

"Allah" is acceptable, as it is simply the Arabic name for the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, whom most all of us worship.

Better to address one's prayers to "God," however, in deference to the beliefs of the great majority.

I guess the agnostics can visualize the Singularity, and the atheists can play pinochle.

Everybody's happy.

[Illbay]

Why do so many of us seek occasion to offend when there is no need?

[so_real]

I'm baaaaack. Have we concluded yet that it is in fact acceptable for a Christian minister to conclude a prayer in the Christ's name if he so chooses? Or are there still non-Christians out there who feel they should be allowed to dictate how a Christian prays?

[Illbay]

This was not the time or place for a "christian" prayer. As a believer in Christ I have no problem with that (but then my own religion teaches religious tolerance).

Those who are so insecure in their own beliefs, that they cannot abide the notion that others may believe differently, ought not venture out of doors.

[Illbay]

That's the point. There IS no "religious agenda" that is applicable here.

He was asked to give a prayer on behalf of all. If he is so self-centered that he can't do that, then he is rightly not going to be asked to give the prayer any more.

Sounds like the best solution for all.

[Deb]

Sorry. It still appears that if an evangelical Christian minister ends an invocation with the very standard "In Jesus Name, Amen," he is "out of place" and "intolerant" of other religions.

That's according to the very Christian, very tolerant illbay.