Atheists' suit thrown out

http://www.kwtx.com/centraltexasvotes/localheadlines/Group_Sues_To_Stop_Texas_Governors_Prayer_Rally_126341658.html

[This message has been edited by Captain Pablo (edited 7/29/2011 4:25p).]

another excuse for perry to pump his fist in the air.

Not a a big Perry fan, but why wouldn't he? And he ought to shoot 'em the middle finger while he's at it. Those atheist idiots deserve whatever ridicule they get.

As well it should have been. That said. Perry is a dumb ass. And I hate the atheist as much for giving him a perceived victory as for being petty and stupid.

What about this makes Perry a dumbass? You think Perry cares if he pisses off any atheist that would giva a fraction of a second of their time worrying about whether he goes to a damn prayer meeting? Anybody that would give a rats ass about this wouldn't vote for him anyway.

What about this makes Perry a dumbass?
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Actually Perry is smart for appealing to those Christians who think his call for public prayer is about God and not about Perry's politics.

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What about this makes Perry a dumbass

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Perry is a dumbass for reasons unrelated to this.

Interesting that this is the only thread on The Response. I guess no one here went? A friend of mine is closely involved, and based on her encouragement I've tuned into the live webstream.

While I agree with pg about Perry's motivations (my take on it here), the folks on stage seem pretty sincere...and Perry hasn't yet made an appearance. The messages so far have been 1) tribulation is sometimes a mercy that helps us focus on God, 2) pursuing wealth and the "American Dream" are a distraction from God, and 3) rooting out and repenting for sins like sexual immorality.

While I find the rock (praise?) interludes distracting, it is interesting that "Lord have mercy!" is the theme...not so far off from how EOC teaches us to pray. The messages are on target, but I feel embarrassed? disappointed? saddened? that what the whole stadium is getting so worked up about has a deep, robust, and comprehensive treatment in the historic church. The emotion-driven applause and catcalls make this seem more like a performance than instruction or worship.

Spoke too soon...Perry is talking now.

His message, "God's agenda is not a political agenda, it is a salvation agenda." "God is wise enough not to be affiliated with any political party...or any man-made institutions." Preaching now from Joel 2:12-17.

Isaiah 40:28-31

Paul 3-14:21

And "preaching" isn't exactly right. He's reading Scripture with pauses for dramatic effect and applause.

Perry's closing prayer:

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Lord you are the source of every good thing. You are our only hope. We stand before you today in awe of you power; In gratitude for your blessings; In humilty for our sins.

Father, our heart breaks for America. We see discord at home, we see fear in the marketplace, we see anger in the halls of government. As a nation we have forgotten who made us, who protects us, who blesses us. And for that we cry out for your forgiveness. We pray for our nation's leaders Lord, for parents, for pastors, for the generals, for governors that you would inspire them in these difficult times. Father, we pray for our president that you would impart your wisdom upon him and guard his family. We pray for our military and the families that love them. Oh father, especially, for those special operators who lost their life yesterday in defending our freedoms.

You call us to repent Lord and this day is our response.

We give it all to you for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen, amen, amen.

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Dr. Tony Evans...likens the role of American Christians to that of football officials.

The moment that that "third team" of officials, which belongs to another kingdom, forsakes the instruction of the "Commissioner" and the "rule book" and aligns itself with either of the battling teams or bends to the hissing of the crowd, they have lost their legitimacy and the favor of the "League Office." How can we be "One nation under God" when we cannot be "One church under God"? "The reason why America is in a mess is because the Church is in a mess. If we fix the Church then God can use the Church to fix America."

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You are our only hope.

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Amen to that. Our leaders need a wake up call.