I have always been a sucker for a lost cause; the more hopeless the better. I have always been one to stand up for myself when I think I have been wronged in some way or another. And sometimes my mouth overloads my, er, well, you get the idea.
My rather nasty habits have gotten me into trouble more than once. My parents knew way back in high school that I was a handful when I was kicked out of religion class because I "dared" to argue with the crotchety old nun about the righteous opinions of the Catholic church on the importance of morality. I can still hear my father's voice hissing in my ear, "HOW could you?" as we walked down the dark hallway from the principle's office.
I soon learned that there were other ways to be heard without being looked down upon like I was a complete raving loon. I took up the art form of letter writing. I learned that with a few choice and well thought out words, you can usually get the point across without the need of a lawyer. I have always loved a good challenge.
A while back, I got involved in a debate message board. The host would put up a weekly topic for us to hash out among ourselves. Sometimes it would get rather brutal, but all and all it was a great deal of fun. Well, that is until the topic of prayer came up.
I was utterly amazed by the response. People who had always argued in rational thought patterns suddenly became wannabe fire and brimstone preachers. Tolerance for other opinions broke down rather quickly and became a childish game of "my religion is better than yours." I was really glad it was an online debate, because if were held in real time, I am sure 911 would have been called to clean up the mess.
As I watched this savage beating of opinions, I noticed that everyone was quoting the Bible. Every phrase began or ended with "God." I couldn't stand this one sided religious debate any longer, so I put my two cents in, reminding everyone that Christianity was NOT the only religious belief in the free world.
Prayer Changes Things, where have you heard this statement before? ... First of all Prayer is sacred. ... Prayer takes divine and sincere communication with God. ... Prayer shows total dependence on God. ... A major part of Jesus" ministry was prayer. ...
'Prayer in Public Schools' - outline - Introduction Sentence: Until around 1962, prayer was allowed to be practiced in schools across the nation. I - Society had no problem with school prayer before then. ... IV - Sides to the Controversy A - School prayer pulled people apart. ... Others did the opposite and kept their kids home until there was no prayer. ... B - Pros for school prayer 1 - Prayer was a part of the nation's heritage (a tradition) - these cases were rewriting the nation's history. 2 - Prayer in school will help bring students/teachers t...
Five categories or themes, which compose a large majority of prayers, are the Prayer of Adoration or Praise, the Prayer of Thanksgiving, the Prayer of Intercession, The Prayer of Repentance and the Prayer of Petition. ... The Prayer of Repentance is a prayer which enables sinners to find much needed forgiveness from God. ... In this particular prayer I learned that prayer is composed of a great deal of asking. ... After reviewing all five prayers I have come to find the Prayer of Intercession to bear the most important to me. I value the Prayer of Intercession above all the other prayers due...
According to Merriam-Webster's dictionary, prayer is "an address (as a petition) to God or a god in word or thought." ... The article also explains several different cases in which a simple prayer has changed the life a person. ... However, not only does prayer help us physically but it also aids us emotionally. Prayer is a way to find meaning in life and serve a purpose. ... After reading this article, I became more aware of the importance of prayer. ...
Should school prayer be allowed in public schools? ... Religious prayer must not be allowed into public schools. ... School prayer is a time where all children are required to pray. ... Any type of prayer led by a coach is no longer allowed and is banned. ... Jesus" Views Even Jesus Christ was against religious prayer in schools. ...
Many people feel the government should do a better job of banning prayer at school, but mainly prayer in school opposers are really just against bigotry. ... At this school, prayer before football games is allowed. ... Here it is a circle prayer" (Marcus 120). ... Some people are not for or against prayer before games. ... Those that don't have a set biased opinion on the issue are left to hear the complaints from the prayers and the anti-prayers. ...
Prayer is the only form of communication with a higher power. ... To fully understand this issue, prayer in the school system should be examined. ... In the case Engel versus Vitale in 1962, prayer inside the classroom was abolished. ... The next issue about prayer is how far the walls of the school extend. ... Before 1992, graduation ceremonies included a prayer. ...
What is prayer? Prayer is our direct line with heaven. ... " A answer to a mother's prayer. ... Prayer does many things. ... Prayer is where repentance begins, it is through prayer that we can know we have been forgiven, and prayer can help us to forgive ourselves and others. ...
Prayer in public government-sponsored schools should never again be allowed. ... The Supreme Court will not allow prayer in public schools. ... But, in 1962, the Supreme Court made the state stop use of the prayer. ... It is presupposing prayer. ... Also, different religions have different prayer styles. ...
