[careyb]

It takes a village idiot...

[glock rocks]

We must not compound the dangers by a "One Nation Under G-d" response.

then go elsewhere. this is One Nation Under G-d.
... or did these yahoos go to elementary school in another country?

[mbynack]

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

I don't see anything that prohibits the President from asking for a day of prayer in the First Ammendment. I fact, these FFRF folks seem to want to violate it by attempting to prohibit the President and the people of the US from exercising our right to practice our religion.

[tider]

I understand that prayer gives solace and comfort to a lot of folks who are hurting, and I respect that and would never tell someone not to pray. But prayer doesn't exactly have a good track record. Imagine the thousands of mothers who prayed for their children to be safe. Those children are now buried underneath a pile of rubble.

[OWK]

As an atheist, please accept my apology for the actions of these morons.

Some people are just plain idiots.

[E.G.C.]

UNBELIEVABLE!!! What a bunch of moronns.

[Hillary 666]

Message to FFRF: Jam it!

Thanks for the e-mail link. These jerks are going to get a piece of my mind, and I am sure that you all have done the same. Good job.

[ThinkDifferent]

As an agnostic, I would like to reiterate that these people are wackos.

[dubyagee]

Religion is not the answer, it is probably the problem. As Pascal put it: "Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from religious conviction."

I am so sick of hearing this. There's not been a "holy war" yet,(including the crusades) that was not based on greed. Behind all these minions carrying out these deplorable acts, are filthy, greedy pigs with no goal in mind other than taking over the world. Greed is the guilty party here, NOT religion.

[July 4th]

Let me remind this organization that we have freedom of religion, not from. It pains me to see that this group is from Madison. They're probably bashing the University for cancelling classes this afternoon so people can attend church. I am a regular churchgoer, but today, it felt more important to me to stay home and watch the National service.

These FFRF people can go to hell. Figuratively, literally...

[VA40]

Thanks for the e-mail link. I have informed them they can feel free to leave this Nation Under God at any time.

[TheRealLobo]

They said:"...President of all Americans disregards the convictions, even the existence, of the more than 10% of the population that is not religious..."

Ah yes, they would MUCH rather have the minority 90% of the population bow to their will. Yep, too bad that the fringe 90% should have so much say in what happens in this country. (/sarcasm)

God bless them too.

September 11, 2001 -- NEVER again, NEVER forget

[Soylent-Green-modernitymonster]

Well, well. Ironically, the U.S. Constitution offer no "freedom from religion." It was interesting to see that Peter Jennings,Dan Rather, and the rest of the mediaoids would have to be exposed to all that religiosity. As far as crusades go,the presence of slick Willie added some comic relief. I noticed that he positioned himself in front of the cameras to do some glad-handing at the end of the prayer service. Is this guy shameless? Has anyone heard whether Dershowitz plans to file a suit against a "national" day of prayer? Or did this one pass some unwritten PC code?

[SamAdams76]

Representing our national membership of freethinkers, as well as the 18.5% of U.S. citizens who are not religious, we join in the national mourning over the events on September 11, a horrible and senseless human tragedy.

Well as one of the 18.5% of those who are not religious (where did THAT number come from), let me say that this moron does not represent or speak for me. Who the hell appointed him (or her) to speak for anybody other than himself and his stupid organization?

I encourage all those who are religious to pray and I have no problem with a National Day of Prayer. Especially in times like these.

[Ward Smythe]

as well as the 18.5% of U.S. citizens who are not religious

Guess that about explains the 80% approval rating.

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[TightSqueeze]

The Freedom From Religion Foundation can kiss my Catholic ass.

[dighton]

Author: Jerkweed

Thanks for the laugh.

[norton]

I'm sure these opinions are taken very seriously in the Islamic world.
They have so far acted with complete and warming concern for the beliefs of the 80 or so percent of the world that is not Muslim.
The west should be ashamed of wanting to use all those churches, temples, mosques, and roadside shrines that dot the landscape.

OK, sarcasm off:
FFRF was a very dim blip on the radar scope before Tuesday.
I imagine it will become even less inspiring, and less noted, following this diatribe.

[Jay W]

The thought that occurs to me now is that almost all of America is now Bush (red) zones.* Unfortunately, a few Goron (blue) zones like this FFRF are still in our midst.

The FFRF could have at least kept quiet about their reactions regarding our National Day of Prayer and Mourning.

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*The coloration should be reversed, but as I recall USA Today's map had the Bush zones in red and Gore's in blue.

[deadrock]

And a non-religious fanatic.

[Rome2000]

Freedom From Religion Foundation, looks like you better relocate somewhere that cares.