Today has been something else. All day I have listened as Conservatives have cried that President Obama was ignoring the National Day Of Prayer. I even found a link about how the National Day of Prayer is in danger and it asks you to sign a petition asking the President to acknowledge the importance of it. Then I find out that not only did Obama sign the proclamation for the NDOP but White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said he would do so on Tuesday.
So, why all the fuss?
Well, it appears President Obama went back to the days before President Bush and just signed the proclamation instead of having a big public ceremony ... so that makes him a bad, bad man.
I guess it doesn't matter that not only has the President asked the judge to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the Freedom From Religion Foundation, which claims the day violates the separation of church and state ... but that his administration has also argued that the group doesn't even have legal standing to sue since the tradition dates back to 1775 and that most presidents have invoked faith in God. No, that isn't enough. They wanted him to have numerous ceremonies costing even more money to show he cared about the day.
See ... it is all about priorities. Spending money to care for the poor is encouraging laziness, stealing money from taxpayers, and evil socialism. But, taking your money to spend on ceremonies showing how religious he and you are is just plain good stewardship.
I am glad we cleared that up.
Hate to repeat myself, but I did mention I like when you're back writing, didn't I? :)
If we can't manage as the body of Christ in the U.S. to have a national day of prayer without the public blessing of POTUS, we have a problem. Folks spend a lot of time questioning his faith - or lack of it - and yet expect the guy to behave as our spiritual leader. He's not, and we can't have it both ways.
They are getting as bad as the extremist left with their shrill wailing. I fear it is much ado about nothing. As usual. :-\
Well said sister dear!
I'm also reminded of a certain quote:
"And whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, so that they may be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward. But whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you."
I think some weird guy said it a couple thousand years ago. I think maybe his name was Jesus or something?
Have I stumbled upon a group of Christians who do not think President Obama is the antiChrist? Oh, I hope so! : )
Thanks, Lyla! And, believe me when I say I agree.
I agree with you too, Justin.
Thanks, Sis. :)
Jarred ... I was thinking of that exact verse while I was writing this one up.
Sue, I can't speak for anyone else, but I do not think Obama is the antichrist. :)