Prayer and the Constitution
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Should a Presidential Candidate’s Religious Beliefs be Considered?
In today’s USA Today, David Jackson wrote, “Republican Mitt Romney’s much-anticipated speech Thursday on the role of faith in the USA echoed the message made by another Massachusetts politician seeking the White House nearly 50 years ago: Religious tolerance, not church membership, is what should matter to voters.
The former Massachusetts governor vowed to serve “no […] -
Religious Expression in the Public Square During Holy Days
In 1998, attorney Mathew D. Staver, Esq. wrote that, “Nativity scenes on public property and religious Christmas carols in the public schools are rapidly disappearing from American culture. The loss of religious consensus and the “separation of church and state” myth have contributed toward the demise of
America’s Christian heritage. In the 1970’s the American […] -
Do You Ever Pray for Those Who Lead Our Nation in Government Positions?
Do you ever pray for those who lead our nation in government positions? What are these prayers? You may post some of your favorite prayers here. Please indicate your faith tradition or religious affiliation when posting your comments.