| Atheists Sue to Stop Prayer at Presidential Inauguration |
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| by Tom McGregor | Tue, Dec 30, 2008, 02:38 PM |
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On Tuesday, the head of an atheist group told Fox News Radio that by permitting prayer at President-elect’s Barack Obama inauguration, the government is subjecting atheists and agnostics to someone else’s religious beliefs. Hence, atheists have filed a lawsuit against prayer at this formal occasion. According to Fox News, “Dan Barker, co-president of the Freedom from Religion foundation, has joined with Michael Newdow, who fought to have the words ‘under God’ removed from the Pledge of Allegiance, in a federal lawsuit seeking to enjoin the Presidential Committee from sponsoring prayers at the official inauguration.” The 34-page legal complaint similarly seeks to force Supreme Court Chief Justice to omit the phrase “So help me God” from the presidential oath. Barker is demanding an end to all prayer and religious rituals at government functions, particularly at the inauguration. He claims the 29 members of the lawsuit are “all atheists and agnostics who love their country and participating in the inauguration.” The Freedom from Religion Foundation is the same group that fought to set up atheist displays next to holiday displays, most notably in According to Fox News, “Barker argued that by allowing religious phrases to be used in the ceremony as well as inviting Revs. Rick Warren and Joe Lowery, who are named as defendants in the suit, to participate in the inaugural festivities, the government is picking a winner in the dispute over religion and atheism.” In fairness, Barker said he does not deserve the opportunity to speak at the inaugural and give “an invocation that curses the name of God and that encourages people to stop believing,” because that would mean the government is taking a pro-atheist opinion. President-elect Obama has the right to choose whether or not he permits a Christian pastor to give an invocation of prayer at his inauguration. Nevertheless, he is faced with a difficult dilemma, because atheists ardently supported him when he was running for president. His official campaign website feature a web page entitled: “Atheists for Obama.” The organization consisted of 47 members who hosted 94 events and raised more than $2.2 million dollars for his presidential bid. To read the entire article from Fox News, link here: and to read the “Atheists for Obama” web page, link here:
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written by Ray , December 31, 2008 Absolutely a waste of time. When will the american people wake up and stop this type of junk. Prayer has been and I only hope will always be a part of america. It harms no one. When are we going to stand up for our culture.
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written by G S , December 31, 2008 I do not believe in a personal God who cares what I do. However, I am appalled at the efforts of atheists to destroy our heritage and culture. I think it happens because it's the only way for people of meager capabilities and accomplishments to make the news.
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written by Byron George , December 31, 2008 I guess I will never understand atheist. They don't believe in God but they are scared to death of Him.
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written by Amy in Austin , December 31, 2008 I pray that the Dallas Blog will actually report THE NEWS. This blog should be should re-named Mayberry blog because it never reflects the cares and concerns of urban America.
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written by michael a. , January 01, 2009 No one is forcing these people to pray. Even we liberals pray. I'm gay, liberal and I have zero problem with a prayer or with Rick Warren leading it. We have real problems... people need to grow up.
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written by Ted M , January 01, 2009 Amen!! I'm grateful for our "One Nation Under God". You can have whatever concept of God like or don't because brave men fought and died for your right to believe or not. If you don't want to hear the prayer you have the right to mute your sound for a few minutes. Be grateful for your freedom of preference. Write comment
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