Sentences with phrase «public ceremony»

We have always been a nation that recognizes the existence of God and includes prayer in public ceremonies but not as a unified body under any one religious organization.

But we have also seen public ceremonies of sorrow, repentance and rededication, and there have been times in great gatherings when our spirits have rightly lifted to hear of a dream, a vision worth living or even dying for.

Movements such as «True Love Waits,» encourage teens to wear purity rings, sign virginity pledges and pledge chastity during public ceremonies.

Right, so long as you keep it to yourself, keep it out of official public ceremonies, keep it otr of football games, keep it out of school — GREAT!!

Thus, all mourning seemed to exist within the overarching public ceremony telecast by the major networks.

The manager was born to be sacked, and sacked with some sense of cathartic public ceremony.

Tensions are said to be mounting again between Canadian officials and New York State over the Peace Bridge, months after the cross-border dispute was supposedly settled in a much - heralded public ceremony.

First, it was Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State, who did his Mai Shayi empowerment, giving out tea - making and other breakfast paraphernalia to youths in the state in a colourful public ceremony.

«Unlike the temples in the big Maya cities where the priests would perform public ceremonies,» he says, «what they did in Xibalba was secretive.»

Bishops participated in public ceremonies and enjoyed the same special access to medical treatment and other perquisites as state and Communist Party leaders.

But the fact is, 90 % + of those who attend official public ceremonies; 90 % + of football expectators; 90 % + of those who attend schools; 90 % + US citizens; and 90 % + of Entire world's populace, more likely, share the same, belief.

Mayor Catherine E. Pugh held a public ceremony to mark the sending of the city's pitch to the retailer.

It isn't a matter of belief, but a matter of public ceremony and enjoyment for all, regardless of what they believe.

Lent began with pleasing the Father who sees in secret; it continued with preparation for the public ceremony of baptism.

«I immediately pointed out that not only is a prayer at a public ceremony unconstitutional, but to force someone to give the illusion of religion when the individual does not believe in any religion is blatantly wrong and very illegal,» the soldier said in an e-mail to the foundation.

When the soldier refused, citing a Supreme Court ruling that states there was no requirement to pray in public ceremonies, the officer then took the matter to the platoon sergeant, who also told the soldier to bow their head for uniformity purposes, according to Patrick Jones, a Ft. Jackson Public Affairs Officer.

«I immediately pointed out that not only is a prayer at a public ceremony unconsti - tutional, but to force someone to give the illusion of religion when the individual does not believe in any religion is blatantly wrong and very illegal,» the soldier said in an e-mail to the foundation.»

If America doesn't want to be One Nation Under God anymore, remove that label and eliminate all religious expression from all public ceremonies.

Bonhoeffer was aware that his friendship with Eberhard was breakable — that no public ceremony or vow kept them tied.

No public ceremonies, no cake.

But the public ceremony can be held at the discretion of the lawmaker in question.

Today in Breezy Point residents commemorated the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy with a public ceremony and a volunteer effort at planting dune grass on a long sand dune that residents recently created.

One specific incident involving Dr. Taub that prosecutors cited — a public ceremony honoring him that was prepared by Silver's staff — is an example of an act that may not suffice as «official» in the post-McDonnell world, Fisher noted.

Obama will be paying his respects to Scalia later today during the public ceremony honoring him.

The Rev. Al Sharpton's daughter, Dominique Sharpton, 30 — who has been suing NYC for seven - figures over an alleged injury she suffered on a street — successfully made her way to the altar to wed fellow activist Marcus Bright, 33, in a public ceremony at the Greater Allen AME Cathedral in Queens.

Dominique Sharpton, 30 — who has been suing the city for seven - figures over an alleged injury she suffered on a street — successfully made her way to the altar to wed fellow activist Marcus Bright, 33, in a public ceremony at the Greater Allen AME Cathedral in Queens.

At a public ceremony last week, Lago officials said the casino will be a catalyst for economic growth in the region.

At a public ceremony today in Port Orchard, the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office, Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) and Subaru will unveil their latest effort in working together to enhance traffic safety.

This 1823 settlement is commemorated every year on November 19th with house - to - house dancing, public ceremonies and re-enactment of the first landing.

When the army occupied Fort Baker, the main parade ground was dedicated to military drills, marches, parades, and public ceremonies.

Perhaps Mound 2 was the residence of the priest and Mound 1 was the location of public ceremonies.

Immersive performances and social experiments take root in DIY culture with ideas relating to childhood nostalgia, public ceremony and a celebration of the home - made.

The foundation has, however, announced that it will continue to provide financial support, with Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras welcoming a «generous donation» of $ 617 million at yesterday's public ceremony.

Creating a symbolic gesture of inclusion, the artists created ceramic candle holders, designed and given to each house of worship in a public ceremony.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Washington Square 11AM 700 Elysian Fields Avenue Free and Open to the Public

The names of the new mentors, and of their protégés, were announced in a public ceremony on Monday at the Staatsoper here.»

The MacDowell Colony has presented the 2012 Edward MacDowell Medal to Nan Goldin in a public ceremony on the colony's grounds in Peterborough, New Hampshire, at 12:15 PM on August 12.

Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St.. The long - awaited Still Museum, which houses about 2,400 works by the important but underappreciated abstract - expressionist opens at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18, with a public ceremony led by Mayor Michael Hancock.

The public ceremony and award is made possible by the New Leaders Initiative which is housed at Earth Island Institute.

If this happened to men, he says, abortion would be free and they'd pass out free Super Bowl tickets and have public ceremonies to celebrate our brothers who went through the tough decision.