I wouldn't pussy foot around and call it a moment of silence.
I would call it what it is, a moment of prayer.
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any bets on whats going through michelles head in that picture?
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b.) "I wonder if Bloomingdale's still has that cute blouse on sale?"
c.) "What's that smell?"
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President Bush called for a "moment of silence" every year on 9/11. President Clinton called for a "moment of silence" to honor those who lost their lives in the Korean Was. President Reagan called for a "moment of silence" on Veterans Day. Are any of these Presidential or just you?
ReplyDeleteI'm clearly stating I would be man enough to call it what it is and NOT be politically correct. Calling it a mom ent of silence is an insult to those "I" would be standing and praying for.
ReplyDelete3:57, you are ignorant.
ReplyDeleteYou are an idiot Joe. Get a life.
ReplyDeleteI'm an idiot because I speak the truth.
ReplyDeleteOr are you an idiot because you're not man enough to challenge me with a real name and instead hide behind anonymous.
Joe is right for certain! If that was not a time to "pray" I don't know why one would bother any other time. Prayer was the word for that moment! I am not sure what a moment of silence would be for... maybe to think about what I might have for lunch! Usually I thought a moment of silence was to "reflect".
ReplyDeleteJoe, why on earth would you want anyone to "challenge you" over a moment of silence- something that has no inherent political, social or religious connotations.
ReplyDeleteSome occurrences in life (in fact I'd say MOST occurrences) are bigger than partisan hackery or ideological posturing.
A sick person committed a horrific act of aggression. When it comes to human compassion- it doesn't matter what political party or online groups or magazines he read or what shoe size he is- we should simply feel compassion for our fellow humans on a fundamental level in a moment of tragedy.
Did you call President Bush a "pussy" for leading the nation in a moment of silence (not prayer) after September 11th?
Does it really matter Joe? REALLY?!
-JP
JP, during a "moment of silence" do you simply count to 60 seconds or do you pray for those victims? It's as simple as that. Call it what it is. That's all I'm saying. Disagree with me if you like but at least I'm man enough to stand up for what I believe.
ReplyDeleteFrom the Bible, in Matthew: 5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
ReplyDeleteDuring your moment of silence, you can think about the people that were murdered and wish the surviving victims well. If you're not religious, it's not called praying. That doesn't make you a bad person. You're still honoring those lost or injured.
ReplyDeleteanonymous 5:45, and that is certainly your right. The title simply says, "If I Were President Of The United States". I'd call it what many American's, (a country based on our belief in God) believe it is.
ReplyDeleteJoe, I look at a moment of silence as a moment of quiet reflection in solidarity with my fellow men and women. You can share that moment with others regardless of religious beliefs. The same cant be said for "prayer" so it stands to reason that the president of the WHOLE United States would want to be inclusive.
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JP, as I stated earlier, that is your right. You should start YOUR comment with, If I were president of the United States, as I did.
ReplyDeleteIf you'd like to continue to debate this you are welcome to e-mail me instead.
My kids' public school observed this today. I have to admit my first reaction was "why? public schools are supposed to avoid religion". My 7 year old brought it up, then my 5 year old said that her class did it too, but she didn't understand it. It took a bit to explain it to them both...I thought it was rather irresponsible.
ReplyDeleteI started praying the moment it happened, and have done so repeatedly over the last couple of days. I don't need my government to stop me and tell me what to do. I do these things on my own because I need to.
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ReplyDelete3:57, you are ignorant.
4:07 PM
No you are ignorant you stupid Obama lover!
3:57 - LOL!
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If I were president of the United States, I would call it a moment of silence, that way all Americans could choose to do with that moment what they wish, be it nothing, pray, or simply reflect on the event(s) that transpired to necessitate a "moment".
ReplyDeleteI can appreciate that you would choose to call it a moment of prayer, Joe.
I am 4:07 and have never in my life voted for a democrat. And yes, you are still ignorant.
ReplyDelete6:18 move to a muslim country if you want. or on an island of atheists. This country was founded on religious freedoms, starting with Chritianity and we shoiuld not be beat down by people like you. we have a right to pray and call it that!
ReplyDelete2:23 hilarious how you guys love to conveniently hold up the constitution when it fits you then ignore it once someone points out that it forces the pres. to recognize all religions and those who have none.
ReplyDeleteEvery moment of silence by this president is good for America.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait until you're gone, Joe. You're the biggest problem our area faces.
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