[yonif]

Read my other posts and see what I mean.
I am Jewish.
I am not opposed to the mention of Jesus.
I would not be opposed to the mention of Jesus if I went to a Church and heard it.
But this prayer was directed towards the whole of the legislators, right? There are Jews and Christians there. I found it inappropriate to make a prayer that was exclusive of the Jews there. This person was invited to make a prayer to all those there.
He should have chosen something that can be said to both Jews and Christians.

[Jhoffa_]

He should have chosen something that can be said to both Jews and Christians.

Then why not just have the janitor deliver it? Or a Muslim? Or anybody at all?

What you're asking for is a speech, as the beliefs of Jews and Christians are completely exclusive.

I don't have a problem with respecting the opinions of Jews who happen to be present, but to ask the Christian to pray in something other than Christ's name is ridiculous.

That concession would be insulting to anyone with any, real religious values at all. It's better not to have the prayer in the first place if it requires dishonesty on the part of the minister.

[Lev]

But this prayer was directed towards the whole of the legislators, right? There are Jews and Christians there. I found it inappropriate to make a prayer that was exclusive of the Jews there.

What do you think about the exclusion of atheists in the legislature?
Regards,
Lev