[Illbay]

This wasn't appropriate. It is not necessary to pray a "Christian-specific" prayer in an ecumenical setting.

This is entirely the clergyman's fault and he owes an apology.

[honway]

This is entirely the clergyman's fault and he owes an apology.

You are absolutely correct. Christians everywhere should apologize for their belief in Jesus Christ.

[1 spark]

AMEN!

[Byron_the_Aussie]

..this is entirely the clergyman's fault and he owes an apology....

You're losing it, Illbay.

Your post (and much of your recent threads) tests positive to the need-to-offend syndrome, which starts with pointlessly upsetting fellow Freepers and rapidly progresses to arguments becoming more than 90% of your FR discourse. No prizes for guessing where it ends up. I recommend a six-week break from Freeping, and plenty of sunshine, exercise and fresh air.

That worked, for me. :)

[k2blader]

Rev. Hughes did nothing wrong, and no apology is necessary.

Jesus is the foundation of the Christian faith. To invoke his name at the end of a prayer is not only traditional among Evangelicals but also demonstrative of the Christian's belief in Jesus' holiness and sovereignty.

[RobbyS]

What I would like to know is whether the Jews are religious or not, or whether they are stalking horses for the ACLU.

[Michael2001]

I have a feeling you'd defend a Muslim's right to say "Mohammed" and "Allah". Of course that's just an educated guess based on our many online encounters.