Obama Cancels National Day of Prayer Service

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Permalink Reply by John D on April 21, 2010 at 12:39pm

This is old and not really correct. Obama didn't cancel the National Day of Prayer. but... he didn't really celebrate it either. Now with the recent Federal Court ruling that the Day of Prayer is un-Constitutional we will have to see what happens. I suspect our president will not want to rock the boat with his xtain voters. He will continue not "cancel" the day, but he will also not celebrate it either.

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Permalink Reply by J.P.M. on April 21, 2010 at 1:17pm

Yep, that is pretty close to my assessment.

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Permalink Reply by John D on April 21, 2010 at 3:25pm

I agree Phil. I am a practical person. Obama is doing a great job in promoting the idea that the nonreligious are real Americans. If he keeps this up I will festoon my yard with re-elect Obama signs for the next election.

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Permalink Reply by J.P.M. on April 22, 2010 at 5:05am

Yes, the Repubs like to act like they have cornered the market when it comes to patriotism. Who was it that said "When Fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and bearing a cross" ?

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Permalink Reply by mojo5501 on April 21, 2010 at 7:01pm

From what I've heard about this issue, a judge has considered the day "unconstitutional" because of separation of Church and State but the ruling is being appealed. Or the threat of appeal to the Supreme Court is in motion.

And, of course, the ruling is being criticized by many people in official positions who want to make sure they come across to the American People as "promoting" prayer as an American Tradition...etc etc. The idea of being "against prayer" is a pretty controversial one (even if this wasn't the intent of the ruling) and I think President Obama is wise to distance himself from being the President that ruled AGAINST prayer. This is a case where he has to walk a fine political line....I think he's got a lot more pressing issues to concentrate on: Supreme Court Justice Nomination, Wall Street Reform, Iran Nuclear Program.

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Permalink Reply by Michael Lange on April 23, 2010 at 4:18pm

If anyone can, go here and sign the petition and donate if possible. I've signed the petition and donated $100.

http://ffrf.org/legal/national-day-of-prayer-victory/stop-the-natio...

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Permalink Reply by J.P.M. on April 23, 2010 at 6:53pm

Thank you Michael,
This is a worthwhile cause.
We should all participate in such efforts to the extent we can.

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