Gadzooks! Where's the ACLU -- isn't there some violation of separation of church and state in there? (sarcasm)
Can't wait for the liberals' reaction to this one. They will no doubt say that he defamed America.
One thing I like about Bush is his deep Christian faith.
but who are we praying to?
PING!
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.
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.
I pray my e-mail to the President willbe recieved-that the
President will be moved to Act NOW to honor the legislation by Reps. Duncan Hunter,and Randy Cunningham-and hear the call by Mayor Jerry Sanders to save the Veterans Memorial
on Mt.Soledad-and Impeach the godless unjust Federal Judge
Gordon Thompson before that skag can do any more damage to
our Country-There simply is NO Separation of Church and State in our Constitution-The Mt.Soledad Cross ought be protected as a national treasure having stood since 1913
(or 1954 if one quibbles about form)and our Judges ought be
reminded the Constitution is a written instrument whose meaning does not alter.What it meant when adopted ,it means now.And there is NO room for this Soviet Comunist concept of a godless constitution governing a godless society.
He made a good proclamation, I think:
National Day of Prayer, 2006
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America
Throughout our Nation's history, our citizens have prayed and come together before God to offer Him gratitude, reflect on His will, seek His aid, and respond to His grace. On this National Day of Prayer, we thank God for His many blessings and His care of our country.
God has greatly blessed the American people, and in 1789, George Washington proclaimed: "It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the Providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and to humbly implore His protection and favor." Americans remain a prayerful and thankful people. We pray for the safety of our troops as they carry out dangerous missions with courage and compassion, and we remember the strength and sacrifice of their families. We pray for the good people of the Gulf Coast region as they work to rebuild their communities after the devastating hurricanes of 2005, and we thank God for the volunteers who have opened their hearts to help their neighbors in a time of need. We pray for the protection of innocent lives and for the expansion of peace and liberty throughout the world.
Through prayer, our faith is strengthened, our hearts are humbled, and our lives are transformed. May our Nation always have the humility to trust in the goodness of God's plans.
The Congress, by Public Law 100-307, as amended, has called on our Nation to reaffirm the role of prayer in our culture and to respect the freedom of religion by recognizing each year a "National Day of Prayer."
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 4, 2006, as a National Day of Prayer. I ask the citizens of our Nation to give thanks, each according to his or her own faith, for the freedoms and blessings we have received and for God's continued guidance and protection. I urge all Americans to join in observing this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
It's 12:40 here and our office of 150 just finished a half-hour corporate time of prayer for our country, the President and all our leaders. There were no no-shows. It was great.
Maybe it would be an idea to include in school text books the contributions of praying people...just an idea.
In light of his dismal performance over the last couple years I'm sure Bush has inspired a fair share of prayer over the future of this country.
God bless President Bush for saying this! It's true!