Sentences with phrase «said public prayer»

He said public prayer was pointless (Matthew 6:6) but to go into your house, close the door and pray in private.

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A notable outburst came in 2010 when she linked public Muslim prayers in the streets with World War II and said it was «an occupation of sections of the territory.»
In a strongly worded letter from CEO Ed Stack, the public company said that «thoughts and prayers are not enough» and that «the systems in place are not effective to protect our kids and our citizens.»
The coalition then crafted questions to determine where the politicians stack up when it comes to, say, their stances on faith - based initiatives, public prayer and support of the word «God» in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The tolites are the dirtiest spot in any house or public places... Where their is that dirt you find all evil what ever you callingvjinn or spirits or ghosts all ends up to do the same with out being seen... it is the place where before you enter you say prayers before you enter otherwise you will not be alone and even if untouched you will be watched and maybe possessed... good and bye for now to all thanks.
Well it is true that some people seek sorcerers to implement Jinn that are satanic demons into mankind or his house or his business to finish him or make his life miserable or to stop flow of his business income... In such case it is either you are religious enough and say your prayers often then it becomes hard for this to harm you or otherwise you need to find some one who practice exorcism to remove this evil... But many are just pretending to be good at it and help you not but squeeze money out of you with tales and stories... There is another type of possessions and that is not through a sorcerer but directly by coincidence what man is at his weakest moments and those weakest moments for a possessions are when you come through a great fear or when cry or laugh loudly in hysteria, or during a certain moment of mating... or even when sneezing loudly... That's why there are prayers to be said on daily basis to guard you from such things and specially if passing haunted places such as deserted houses but most evil ones are residents of public toilets and market places... Some of them even would claim that you have made a wrong action by which you have killed a dear one to them and for that they have possessed you and that is mostly night time such as throwing a cigaret butt to a dark place or stepping killing an insect or even an animal at night which could have been one of them or possessed by one of them... So this is true thing happening to many who suffer unexplainable illnesses or sufferings which could look like mental illness that comes and goes as pleased...
The Supreme Court's 5 - 4 majority sided with Greece, saying that Town Hall meetings can start with prayer — falling in line with both public support and the White House.
He said federal law, under the Establishment Clause, is clear that public schools can not «approve in advance a student's prayer» or «carve out time specifically for religious expression.»
«During early adulthood, about half of Boomers (51 %) and Gen Xers (54 %) said they approved of U.S. Supreme Court rulings that banned the required reading of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools; 56 % of Millennials took this view in 2008.»
Or, most recently, you might have heard the rumor from Bryan Fischer, from Mike Hucakbee or a friend on Facebook, saying that God abandoned the children at Sandy Hook because, though children have every right to pray in public schools, those schools can not sponsor prayer events out of deference to religious freedom.
No one is stopping chidren from saying their prayers in a public school.
If a Christian child is not permitted to say a prayer in a public school (which is the case in many provinces) then a Muslim should certainly not have access to special religious holidays.
A Malaysia Airlines spokesman said the company was organising a prayer session, to allow the public to offer their respects and prayers.
Nobody is saying you can't pray on your own anywhere within reason, we are saying you can not endorse or sponsor prayer using OUR public government.
The growing use of the internet, especially in social networking, meant that through the debates of the US Bishops» Conference (commendably held in public session) the general Catholic public became increasingly aware of just what thinking was behind what was coming to be known by consensus as the «lame - duck translation», an expression popularised by Fr Zuhlsdorf who has spent many years analysing «What does the prayer really say
Well, as the bible says»... he has his reward for his showy public prayers.
Are you saying that those that promote prayer in public schools aren't christian?
You said «I would like to remind you that not everyone who calls themself Christian is trying to push school prayer, pro-life, discrimination against LGBTs or restrictions of public discourse on diverse points of view.»
Whatever fault we may find with that document in other respects — and Anglicans may be grateful that it is no longer commonly said, as ancient prayer books required, at public worship on certain great festivals of the Christian year — it gives us the right understanding of this triunitarian conception of God when it affirms «This is the Catholic faith: that we worship Godhead in Trinity, and Trinity in Unity.»
«Particularly ominous,» says Mr. Rich in tones most ominous, «are the many ideological and financial links between the PK hierarchy and organizations that are pushing the full religious - right agenda of outlawing abortion, demonizing homosexuals, and bringing prayer and the teaching of creationism to public schools.»
Right, 3/4 of Americans say they are Christian There's a christian church within 6 blocks in every major U.S. city There's a moment of silence (prayer) before public events There's god on our money Churches are tax exempt There's christian bookstores There's Christian websites Christian dental networks There's Christian teen dance nites.
As the country becomes more ethnically and religiously diverse, there will be those who say the Church can only survive if we fight to the death to preserve our civic religion — keeping prayer in public schools, keeping the Ten Commandments in courthouses, and keeping mosques out of our neighborhoods.
The issue that aroused the greatest public interest and a good deal of irrational zeal on both sides involved the problem of Bible - reading and the saying of prayers in public schools.
Tried to talk with them about it, but they're too busy asking me for things, and they never get around to listening... wouldn't like what I'd say if they did shut up for moment... think I'll send a mass email... (no, did that the other day to another group of my followers, the ones who continue to blame Satan and the Atheists for getting prayer and «God» out of the public schools... they just deleted the email as SPAM: 0 -LRB-...
Of the various forms which prayer assumes — vocal or silent, public or private, liturgical or free — little needs to be said here.
Then we have looked at public prayer, saying a great deal about its congruity with human nature and human life and attempting to show that it is both a duty and a privilege for anyone who would call himself a Christian in any serious sense of the term.
«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.»
Where it gets tricky is when a public prayer is said, because we no longer are «one Nation under God» — we have become «one Nation unto ourselves».
I believe she is refering to the very Vocal Churches and Christians who have for 30 years been hollaring and screamin about the issues of prayer in public schools abortions and the anti- gay verbage we been hearing for so long... nearly every day somthing is beign said on these issues you must be mr. van winkle..
A public school teacher may offer a motivational or inspirational speech but not a prayer; the town council may erect a Memorial Day display but not a Nativity scene; Congress may set up the National Endowment for the Arts, but a National Endowment for Religion would raise eyebrows, to say the least.
BHA Head of Public Affairs Naomi Phillips said; «The holding of Christian, or any other, prayers in council meetings is an anachronistic practice in a society that is increasingly diverse and non-religious.
My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Holder's family, loved ones, and the entire NYPD during this incredibly difficult time,» said Public Advocate Tish James in a statement.
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, in Bauchi State, ASP Hassan Mohammed, said Abdullahi was killed after he had observed his Tarawih prayer in the mosque and was discussing with his colleagues in front of his house.
If the constitutional amendment now pending in the Senate to return prayer to the public schools were to become law, school officials would be permitted either to lead students in prayer or to offer a moment for silent meditation, a Reagan Administration official said last week.
President Clinton last week expressed qualified support for voluntary prayer in public schools, and said he is willing to discuss with House Republicans their intention to offer an amendment to the U.S. Constitution assuring students the right to pray.
When I go to bed tonight, I will say a humble prayer of thanks to the active management community for providing the public such an efficient market.
DeSoto says that Hernandez and Studio One have been «an answered prayer,» helping him fulfill a dream and reach a goal to get his multifaceted photography into the public view, and responsibly archived.
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