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Oppressive Government: Feds Tell GA Old Folks They Can’t Pray Before Meals
Publius Forum ^ | 05/10/10 | Warner Todd Huston

Posted on 05/10/2010 10:06:22 AM PDT by Mobile Vulgus

Big Brother says elderly visitors to federally funded meals at a Georgia senior citizen's center aren't allowed to pray to that absurd, dangerous Christian God of theirs. Obama's Big Brother government contends that since it has paid for their meals the government has the right to slam its iron boot heel down on the necks of those seasoned citizens that dare to engage in such an apostasy toward the state.

Seem absurd? Well it is but that is what happens when the feds roll into town and begin to hand out money. They feel the right to dictate what everyone is allowed or not allowed to do and in the case of Port Wentworth's Ed Young Senior Citizens Center near Savannah that is to tell these old folks that they are not allowed to pray before a meal.

There are federal "guidelines" to observe, after all and the federal government's rules say none of that ridiculous Christian stuff will go on if the feds supply even a penny of funding. Old folks that want to pray are banned from doing so and if they don't like it, why they can go hungry because the new Uncle Sam is a crusader against religion.

Well, at least one religion, anyway.

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To: Adder
Tim Rutherford, VP of Senior Citizens, Inc. said, “we can't scoff at their rules, he said, referring to federal authorities . It's part of the operational guidelines.”

Does anyone know EXACTLY what the rules are that this food service VP is referring to? Does anyone know the EXACT wording of the guidelines this guy is referring to? Is there a copy available online of the guidelines he is referring to? THIS is something we need to see.

121 posted on 05/10/2010 10:23:57 PM PDT by itssme
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To: Mobile Vulgus
You have failed to respond to my question because there is no such Federal guideline.
122 posted on 05/11/2010 4:40:22 AM PDT by verity (Obama Lies - Obongo must go!)
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To: proudCArepublican

The policy was revoked because of public pressure. This demonstrates the need to remain ever vigilant and shine the light of truth on these fascists. The war for freedom does not involve only major battles in Washington and the State capitols, it is going on day-by-day in every small town and neighbourhood across America.


123 posted on 05/11/2010 5:18:40 AM PDT by littleharbour
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124 posted on 05/11/2010 5:39:42 AM PDT by Candor7 (Now's the time to ante up against the Obama Facist Junta (Member NRA))
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125 posted on 05/11/2010 7:04:56 AM PDT by bamahead (Few men desire liberty; most men wish only for a just master. -- Sallust)
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To: Mobile Vulgus
Old folks that want to pray are banned from doing so and if they don't like it, why they can go hungry because the new Uncle Sam is a crusader against religion.

Bullcrap. Let them bow their heads in silent prayer. If the feds assume they're praying, let them try to prove it. For all the feds know, they were taking a moment for silent reflection on the generosity of Gaia and the wonders of multiculturalism.

126 posted on 05/11/2010 7:29:26 AM PDT by Still Thinking (Freedom is NOT a loophole!)
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To: Mobile Vulgus

Who cares what they say. Do it anyway. Force the issues and make Big Gov. Inc. have to try to enforce their silly rules. They can’t do it.


127 posted on 05/11/2010 7:44:39 AM PDT by yooling ( FUBO)
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To: Personal Responsibility; BykrBayb
This center in Georgia is taking $5.50 in "federal money" and adding 50 cents of its own.

The $5.50 comes from taxpayers all over the country, some of which would be fine with the prayer, and some who would not.

So it's just like schools. You've got to cut that federal umbilical if you want to be free.

128 posted on 05/11/2010 8:12:30 AM PDT by Notary Sojac (I've been ionized, but I'm okay now.)
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To: Notary Sojac

Sorry, but that’s wrong. There is nothing anywhere that says “Your activities have to be completely non-religous if you receives federal funds”

Does the government prevent people who receive food stamps from praying? Are religous groups allowed at high schools or colleges that receive federal funds? Are there chaplins in the military?

This was an administrator reading too far into the “separation of church and state” rules while ignoring “the free expression of religion” piece of the Constitution. Nothing more.


129 posted on 05/11/2010 8:18:23 AM PDT by Personal Responsibility (I'd use the /s tag but is it really necessary?)
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To: verity

#1- I don’t jump through other people’s hoops. What makes you think you are important enough for me to reply to?

#2, in truth I was not able to get to a computer for most of yesterday due to tech. troubles so I never saw your question until just right now.

#3- I wasn’t the one saying there WAS such a law it was the moron running the senior meals program.


130 posted on 05/11/2010 9:46:14 AM PDT by Mobile Vulgus
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To: Madame Dufarge

Vaguely remember that UMass co-ed bathrooms.

How come your sister’s roommate’s shoes made the diff?

So essentially many people today are comfortable with the coed restroom idea, having already been implemented in some Universities. I’m sure the dons of yesteryear would agree /s.


131 posted on 05/11/2010 11:35:02 AM PDT by swarthyguy (KIDS! Deficit, Debt,Taxes!Pfft Lookit the bright side of our legacy -Ummrika is almost SmokFrei!)
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To: Mobile Vulgus
Most likely the real problem was that no one could agree on a common prayer. The senior citizen's center is open to all seniors, and they had a committee get together and come up with an acceptable prayer for all. One committee member wanted to end the prayer with "In Jesus' Name, Amen." Another wanted to end the prayer with "Praise be to Allah!" Another wanted to end with "Be it so, praise Gia!" Still another wanted to end it with a clap and a shout. Another wanted to end it with "Have you hugged a tree today, Amen!"

Well, you can imagine how it ended up. The gummint, who takes tax monies from all religions and non-religious seniors as well, knew it would never be able to serve a meal in peace with everybody chiming in with their particular prayer because it sounded too much like everyone was speaking in tongues and the Pilgrim Holiness and pentacostal contingents objected because it wasn't true tongues.

132 posted on 05/11/2010 7:26:37 PM PDT by Eastbound
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To: Notary Sojac

Maybe they could pray for the $0.55 portion of their food. How could the feds stop them from praying for the food that they bought. I think the creamed peas need a lot of prayer. They have got to be less than 55 cents per serving.


133 posted on 05/11/2010 9:19:39 PM PDT by wannabrev
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To: wannabrev
"I think the creamed peas need a lot of prayer."

As a recipient of such a delight on many occasions, I can heartily agree. More prayers for the peas, please!

134 posted on 05/11/2010 9:26:13 PM PDT by Eastbound
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To: swarthyguy
How come your sister’s roommate’s shoes made the diff?

So they'd think it was her roomie in the stall.

If you view it in the context of an 18-year old girl who'd been raised in those halcyon days when modesty was actually considered a virtue, it might make more sense.

She was just making a joke to illustrate her discomfort; I guess (not for the first time) I failed to make myself clear.

135 posted on 05/12/2010 5:08:31 AM PDT by Madame Dufarge
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To: wannabrev
I think the creamed peas need a lot of prayer.

You have a good idea. Although personally I would cast creamed peas into the lake of fire. Without a moment's regret.

136 posted on 05/12/2010 7:52:45 AM PDT by Notary Sojac (I've been ionized, but I'm okay now.)
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To: littleharbour

Couldn’t agree more


137 posted on 05/12/2010 6:15:58 PM PDT by proudCArepublican
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To: Madame Dufarge

At times when I go out to music joints, the convention now seems to be unisex restrooms - only one person at a time but either gender.

I honestly don’t know how women put up with this. Especially as the night wears on.


138 posted on 05/14/2010 11:07:59 AM PDT by swarthyguy (KIDS! Deficit, Debt,Taxes!Pfft Lookit the bright side of our legacy -Ummrika is almost SmokFrei!)
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