I believe everyone has a right to pray to his or her God when and where they want to. Am I a bad American?
608746
Not at all. *sigh* If only there were more like you in America...
626203
Well..I too am offended. I am so sick of people in America making decisions as to not offend others, but pushes our beliefs to the side...I LIVE IN AMERICA...I EXPECT to be able to speak of God when I wish and have his name on what I wish..if these people are so damn offended by God then they need to quit coming here. They use our american currency with God written on it don't they?!? We take God out of everything, take the pledge out of schools and wonder why so many kids are screwing up and going down the wrong path...It's like this because basically America has said...well we have founded ourselves on this BUT as to not offend anyone that has come here we are going to shut ourselves up to please others and keep God out of everything...Do the people in other countries quit worshipping whoever it is they do because we go there? Do they change the words in their pledges or whatever to satisfy us? Do they remove their God from anything public as to not offend anyone?? This is America, land of the free....or so I thought.
423677
It's not a bad thing. I'm kinda the same way. We really aren't supposed to make our good deeds known. And the word tells us to basically go into a closet and pray. I think your just fine. God Bless!
1184480
I agree with you there. And can I just say that while I know not every American is exactly the same, it does frequently seem to be people from the US that are sending me instant messages trying to convert me and get me to repent because they believe the end of the world is near and they want to save me!\n\nReligion figures as a huge part of some peoples lives I guess, but I do wish we could be allowed to form our own opinions in peace!
1160616
I am not a judge but I am a helper because that is what God wants me to be.  Let God be the judge.  Anyway, I am not American so it would mean nothing to me.  If I was, I would not report someone for asking for assistance.  They did not ask for trouble; just help.  Thank you for your question.
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Thanks for your supportive statement, I get weary of hearing so many ppl say how this country was not found on Christianity, and that isn't why we have been so blessed.  It is such an honor to live here, we are afforded so many blessings on a daily basis that no other single country has!! \n\nMy prayer today is that we as a country can go back to our roots, to be united, to support our constitution and our leaders, those in authority over us.  That we will see the blessings as blessings, the fruit our forefathers produced by trying to lead us righteously, instead of always filling their own political agenda, the fruits are still plentiful!!\nI pray that there will be a huge revival, ppl turning their faces back to the Almighty, that they see and feel His Spirit, and know that He is God.  Yours in Jesus.
742664
Nothing wrong with praying for our leaders.\n\nPrayer helps in many ways, plus I'm sure they would appreciate it!
745093
Sorry, but it sounds like a death wish and an easy way out to me. It would be much better if you spent your life doing good works in God's honor, struggling to make earth a better place for everyone, instead of waiting around to die or committing suicide. \nHere is my proposed edit:\n"From the day I was born I have been waiting for the chance to make this a better world for everyone and to help the light of God's perfection shine through me as much as possible. God will help to shape my destiny and give me purpose. I know life on Earth is not perfect, but I will not be lazy and will try my best to serve God in this way, even when it is difficult, so that on the day I die, I can deserve to find my way to the perfect land of God."
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Hmm...I wonder if you live in the South, or the Midwest...  \n\nPeople who live in "the majority" need to remember that they could just as easily be in the minority.  Remind them of these scriptures:\n\nExodus 22:21 (Contemporary English Version)\nDo not mistreat or abuse foreigners who live among you. Remember, you were foreigners in Egypt. \n\nExodus 23:9\nDon't mistreat foreigners. You were foreigners in Egypt, and you know what it is like. \n\nLeviticus 19:33-35 \nDon't mistreat any foreigners who live in your land. Instead, treat them as well as you treat citizens and love them as much as you love yourself. Remember, you were once foreigners in the land of Egypt. I am the LORD your God. \n\n1 Peter 3:15 (New International Version)\nBut in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.\n\n\nI'm not calling you a foreigner.  You may be just as American as they are.  However, in their view of the world you are an outsider, or a "weirdo".  They should treat you with the same respect that God commanded the Israelites treat the foreigner.\n\nIf they truly respect you, they should allow you to share your opinions, too--with gentleness and respect, of course.  \n\nIf they are not willing to hear you out, it doesn't speak well of their New Testament faith.  They're acting like they're in ancient Israel, under the Old Testament law. They think it's their obligation to "kill" those who "blaspheme" their God.  Believe me, it's not.  That obligation died with Jesus on the cross.   \n\nAlso, tell them America is (still) a democracy, not a theocracy.
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You are a free person in the USA.  You don't have to do any of the above.  Be an atheist. Start your own church.  I always wanted start one called the Church of the All Mighty Dollar and have "In God We Trust" over the door.\n\nThrow your vote away on a third party.  Don't vote at all.  Toss a coin.  Do whatever you want in these two areas.
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Youre right...I cant force my beliefs on you.  Forcing the country to live according to His creed is His job - not mine nor anyone else in this country or the world.  \n\nI do believe God created all of us at the point of conception.   Honoring the sancticy of life that God created is what I feel He wants us to do.  He loves us (even those of us who had an abortion) and I want to love Him but doing what pleasing to Him.  \nPlease talk to Him about it. He is waiting to hear from you. Heb 4:16
275065
I, for one, shall pray - that the Good Lord shed His Light on the US President's path, for Bush is the United States' President, and our duly elected Leader, at least for now.\n...What is the harm in praying for our fellow human beings : especially, when they are themselves feeling down and out ?\nEven Jesus would have approved of it !
515010
Because your spirit is equal to everyone elses. God is not handing out favors. It is your awareness that sets you apart. You are aware of the God inside of you. Pray inwards, that you will know what to do, you will do the right thing. Take responsiblity for your actions. God is not playing the game, you are. (Well, I think God is playing, but as you)
159564
For me it is remembering that what I do for others I am doing for Christ. God loves me and He wants me to take care of myself and His children. I know that no good deed will go unoticed through him. So even if the hobo on the street goes and blows the money on liqour.... I tried. Or even if I help someone and they dont accept or ridicule me, God sees that. I am a foreigner here.
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I, too, am a sensitive person and an American.  I understand what you are saying.  There are some people in this country who see only the mistakes of our own natioin but not the ATROCITIES of the terrorists.  I can not comprehend how their minds work.  If it is THAT bad here, why don't they move to a country that better suits their beliefs?  I mean this sincerely.  I'm fairly certain that someone will bash me for this last statement.  I am not saying to "go to hell."  I am sincerely asking a simple question.  I choose to stay in my homeland because I love my country. That doesn't mean I agree with everything . That would be unusual to agree with EVERYTHING.  I'm saying that if it is THAT awful for some people, why not choose to be happy and go where you will find peace of mind and contentment?  Here's the deal as I see it....these people take for granted all the freedoms that they have in this country. They take for granted all of the opportunities that are available to them.  They are looking for Eutopia, I can only imagine.  Well brothers and sisters, "this is the last best place on earth" and I for one ain't going nowhere!!!!
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I would say a diffent yesssssssss to that question without a doubt. If you are afraid to pray in front of anyone no matter who it is then you need to be asking yourself whyy? If , it is just talking in class to keep from doing your work and it would get you into trouble with the teacher(s) that would be something that you would not want to do.Praying should not be and I pray at home,in my car, and everywhere . so pray for our nation our President and pray for those in Iraq and just prayyyyyyyyyyy. Never be afraid to prayyyyyy   in front of anyone if they are offended then just tell them to hold on a minute and then pray and go back and start talking again  and you might be surprised you may get others to praying with you...... !!!
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I'm sorry your tired of the US. Does that mean your one of the saps responsible for 911? You should take your racial hatred somewhere else. There is nothing wrong with prayer and you have a very narrow view of it in the first place. Get an education so you aren't debating without any wits.