1 posted on
10/12/2005 4:49:39 PM PDT by
rhema
To: rhema
"The Air Force still allows "brief, nonsectarian prayer" at special ceremonies or in "extraordinary circumstances" such as "mass casualties, preparation for imminent combat and natural disasters," but "usually" not at "staff meetings … and sporting events."
IOW, in case of thermonuclear attack, the ban on prayer
will be temporarily suspended. . .
To: rhema
At the moment, I don't know what to say, except for that this country is going to hell in a handbasket.
3 posted on
10/12/2005 5:04:19 PM PDT by
sageb1
(This is the Final Crusade. There are only 2 sides. Pick one.)
To: rhema
"Like a moth to a flame," he declared, "Democrats can't help themselves when it comes to denigrating and demonizing Christians." Hostettler later retracted his remarks; Obey's amendment was rejected. Bet the lesbian priestess from Yale didn't retract hers.
4 posted on
10/12/2005 5:22:31 PM PDT by
madprof98
To: rhema
"The bill would establish the right of all three service academies-Army, Navy and Air Force-to include voluntary, nondenominational prayers during official activities, such as meals."
Sounds fair.
To: bmwcyle
7 posted on
10/12/2005 6:26:16 PM PDT by
Apple Blossom
(Rush's home page girl)
To: rhema
Whatever happened to that part of the First Amendment about "...nor prohibiting the free exercise thereof..."?
Did I miss the repeal of that one?
8 posted on
10/12/2005 8:02:52 PM PDT by
DuncanWaring
(The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
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