Complaint Ends Public Prayer Before Bell County Football Games

[jericho]

The actions of a few can hurt and stop so many. It is a shame that America has become a God hating socialist politically too correct country. The bad thing is most on this forum will agree saying poor people have to hear prayer from a state institution and we must have separation of church and state.

 

I say you people are the false teachers Jesus warns us about and if you do believe in God then you would never agree to something like this, sometimes our laws need not apply, like you know, letting illegal immigrants , since they are illegal not be deported.

 

http://www.wkyt.com/wymtnews/headlines/Complaint_forces_school_district_to_pull_pre-game_prayer_128212533.html

[Birdsfan]

It is a shame that there are people out there who would destroy an otherwise harmless tradition just to advance their own sick agenda. It's abusing the constitution in the worst way. That little moment of prayer wasn't hurting or marginalizing anyone. It's funny that this supposed family is afraid to be singled out when they've destroyed something that couldn't possibly have caused them to be austricized or singled out. A true shame...and another sign that our country needs to get back to the intent of the founding fathers. They surely never meant for their words to be skewed and manipulated to satisfy the whims of every little self-interest group.

Edited August 23, 2011 by Birdsfan

[Alabama Larry]

Our team the coach lead it on the field before the game. When my other son played He lead the prayer inside the locker room. This is just so sad, man changes, God never changes.

[Theoldguy]

First of all, I have no problem with prayers being said prior to a game, prior to the start of the school day, or anytime but then again I sent my child to a Catholic School so this was never a problem for her or me for that matter.

 

My question is this: Just wondering as I sometime do, Per the article " It's referring to a prayer before the football game, given by a local pastor!

 

What religious Pastors have said the prayers. Has a Jewish Rabbi? A Catholic Priest? A Muslim Cleric? Said prayers prior to the game?

 

If the answer is no to any of these or other Religious leaders, then I can see where there just might be a problem.

 

Could it be possible that the family involved is upset that their Pastor isn't allowed or hasn't been asked to say a prayer prior to the game?

[True blue (and gold)]

Who was prevented from praying?

[75center]

The thread title is misleading. I didn't see anything about the football team being prevented from saying a pregame prayer. I would imagine that they still do so. While I wish the public prayer over the loudspeaker could continue, the right decision was made.

[jericho]

It is ones like you who go along with the atheist and government and not with God. The right decision was not made.

[75center]

I believe you're the one not going along with God. I don't think God cares if a person joins in a public prayer. As to Government, I guess you're in agreement with the Taliban as it pertains to religion and government?

 

By the way, are you going to address the fact that the team was NOT prevented from praying?

[jericho]

I think God cares if his flock isnt allowed to pray and i think a person will have to answer a question God may have when God ask why did you not support prayer and instead side with the non-believer.

 

This is one reason we have so many freaks walking around all tattoed up and rings hanging on every piece of skin they have.

[75center]

Who wasn't allowed to pray? Do you have to have a person lead you in prayer with thousands of people in order to pray? I sure don't.

[Theoldguy]

MTN Ref, please answer my question, as you seem to the one most offended by this ruling....

 

What religious Pastors have said the prayers. Has a Jewish Rabbi? A Catholic Priest? A Muslim Cleric? Said prayers prior to the game?

[jericho]

I doubt many Muslims in Bell Co but if I was at a soccer game in Iraq and they led a prayer before the game, I would not be offended or complain. We have let a few rule over many for the wrong reasons.

 

Does it matter if Jewish, Muslim, Catholic, all three believe in God, the same God.

[2 Humped Camel]

I think they should have a prayer from every possible religion over the loud speaker so no one gets left out. Pre-game should start about 6 a.m. This argument is so transparent, I want freedom of religion. Which means freedom to have my demoniation displayed freely but not yours. Such a joke that this keeps popping up. I went to public school and could say a prayer anytime I wanted to including before games.

 

"But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." Jesus

[jericho]

I do agree with not having to be seen, but I also dont agree with being able to publicly acknowledge God either. When you punish 99% of the people who want something becasue of one person, what does that teach.

[2 Humped Camel]

I do agree with not having to be seen, but I also dont agree with being able to publicly acknowledge God either. When you punish 99% of the people who want something becasue of one person, what does that teach.

 

I said I'm all for having all possible prayers prior to the game. Nothing wrong with allowing everyone to publicly acknowledge their God. Why punish anyone because they want to simply acknowledge their God. I'm on board are you?