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Mrs. Dobson (National Day of Pray) would not permit the Mormons to pray. Now that’s pretty darn pitiful. One time my husband was in a prayer circle at the California Republican Assembly and when it was his turn to pray, they passed him over. How sad.

(1) Well, if they were as one group praying directly to Jesus, then perhaps out of sensitivity for your husband, they didn't want to make him feel uncomfortable. [LDS doctrine being that LDS leaders say Mormons should only pray to Heavenly Father in Jesus' name, not directly to Jesus himself]

(2) Ensign Magazine, the LDS mag, has already said that LDS worship another God than do Christians. So, that being the case, what's wrong with Christians saying the same thing? (That they pray to another Jesus?) 2 Cor. 11:4 says there is "another Jesus"

(3) Finally, let me ask you, would you draw the line at letting anybody lead your group in prayer? Would you let a Scientologist, or a Moonie lead your group in prayer? Bottom line is, if you set boundaries yourself for who you would let lead your family, your small group, etc. in prayer, then why do you balk when you see others do it?

I have prayed my head off with people of other faiths - holding hands yet. For God’s sake!!

I posted a prayer request on FR when my husband was having his cancer battle. I welcomed all the FReeper prayers and I did not pick and choose.

I guess you wouldn’t want me praying for you.

would you draw the line at letting anybody lead your group in prayer? Would you let a Scientologist, or a Moonie lead your group in prayer? Bottom line is, if you set boundaries yourself for who you would let lead your family, your small group, etc. in prayer, then why do you balk when you see others do it?

This sounded like a governmet meeting prayer. I spend a lot of time at the Utah Capital during the legislative session. I can't tell you how many times I have seen various denominational leaders and congregants lead those meetings in prayer. It is with reverence and respect that they are all treated.

“Finally, let me ask you, would you draw the line at letting anybody lead your group in prayer?”

I believe in the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. I believe Heavenly Father hears my prayers and we always pray “In the Name of Jesus Christ”.

I have prayed for FReepers and they have prayed for me.

) Finally, let me ask you, would you draw the line at letting anybody lead your group in prayer?

Saundra, just curious here. Are women allowed to offer the prayers over the sacrament in the LDS church yet? They weren't when I was a member, nor were they allowed to offer the opening or closing prayer in Sacrament meeting.

Well, many Mormons have bought the PR campaign that tries to present Mormonism as "another Christian denomination", when in reality, Mormonism had been hostile toward Christianity and did not want to be associated with any Christian churches.

The PR campaign has been about trying to make Mormonism seem to be something it is not.