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Bush Calls U.S. a Nation of Prayer
AP via Yahoo! ^
Posted on 05/04/2006 12:02:27 PM PDT by gwb43_2004
WASHINGTON - President Bush said Thursday that America's history is inexorably tied to prayer.
"America is a nation of prayer. It's impossible to tell the story of our nation without telling the story of people who pray," Bush said during a White House celebration of the National Day of Prayer. "At decisive moments in our history and in quiet times around family tables, we are a people humbled and strengthened and blessed by prayer."
Bowing his head many times as Christian and Jewish leaders offered prayers, the president thanked those who pray for him, calling it the greatest gift a citizen can offer him.
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TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: bush; bush43; bushandgod; nationaldayofprayer; natldayofprayer; prayer
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To: gwb43_2004
Gadzooks! Where's the ACLU -- isn't there some violation of separation of church and state in there? (sarcasm)
To: gwb43_2004
Can't wait for the liberals' reaction to this one. They will no doubt say that he defamed America.
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posted on
05/04/2006 12:03:48 PM PDT
by
Brilliant
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To: gwb43_2004
One thing I like about Bush is his deep Christian faith.
To: EagleUSA
They're not praying, they're demanding.
To: gwb43_2004
but who are we praying to?
To: EagleUSA
AAAAnnnnnnnddddddd....we're off!
To: kayak
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posted on
05/04/2006 12:07:16 PM PDT
by
gwb43_2004
(I love W)
To: jennyjenny
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posted on
05/04/2006 12:08:18 PM PDT
by
gwb43_2004
(I love W)
To: gwb43_2004
I think this is a good idea.
I myself pray for elected officials who will protect our land and enforce the law. Forgive me for being a dreamer.
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posted on
05/04/2006 12:08:28 PM PDT
by
iluvlucy
(swim the Tiber, the water is fine)
To: Battle Hymn of the Republic
but who are we praying to?Sorry, answering your question is verboten.
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posted on
05/04/2006 12:09:00 PM PDT
by
FormerLib
("...the past ten years in Kosovo will be replayed here in what some call Aztlan.")
To: gwb43_2004
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posted on
05/04/2006 12:09:12 PM PDT
by
Spiff
("They start yelling, 'Murderer!' 'Traitor!' They call me by name." - Gael Murphy, Code Pink leader)
To: iluvlucy
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posted on
05/04/2006 12:12:22 PM PDT
by
stopem
(To allow a bunch of third world country nationals to divide Americans is unconscionable!)
To: iluvlucy
I still believe in Miracles and that's what it will take.
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posted on
05/04/2006 12:13:02 PM PDT
by
stopem
(To allow a bunch of third world country nationals to divide Americans is unconscionable!)
To: gwb43_2004
Me? Nope. Just amazed at how quickly illegal immigration comes up on every thread. This one was real quick. You?
To: jennyjenny
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posted on
05/04/2006 12:17:20 PM PDT
by
EagleUSA
To: Brilliant
Can't wait for the liberals' reaction to this one.The will probably say something like, "god damn it!" Which arguably is also a prayer.
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posted on
05/04/2006 12:18:54 PM PDT
by
The Ghost of FReepers Past
(Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light..... Isaiah 5:20)
To: Battle Hymn of the Republic
but who are we praying to?
sad to say.................
To: gwb43_2004
Bush was careful to also honor those who choose not to pray, or join any religion. "We are a people united by our love for freedom, even when we differ in our personal beliefs," the president said. "In America, we are free to profess any faith we choose, or no faith at all." Great idea. On the "National Day of Prayer", let's pander to people who don't even pray. If Clinton had made this comment at a prayer even in the White House with religious leaders, FReepers would have gone ballistic. President Bush makes this comment and, I predict, only a few FReepers are even going to notice.
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posted on
05/04/2006 12:20:49 PM PDT
by
Spiff
("They start yelling, 'Murderer!' 'Traitor!' They call me by name." - Gael Murphy, Code Pink leader)
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