Yarborough: Non-Christian Prayers Could Spell Trouble!

[buckethead]

what are you talking about buckethead?

I'm talking about democracy!

Why should religious zealots be denied representation in our democracy?

[Jaxson]

Let us not forget that our nation's founders also warned us against government by the mob.  It looks like an angry mob of Christians is trying to run this city in spite of the voices of the religious minorities that are also protected by our Constitution. 

[buckethead]

Let us not forget that our nation's founders also warned us against government by the mob.  It looks like an angry mob of Christians is trying to run this city in spite of the voices of the religious minorities that are also protected by our Constitution. 

It only takes a 2/3rds majority vote in congress to repeal the first amendment.

[buckethead]

In summation, Democracy=Majority rule=Good.

(As long as I agree with the majority.) 

[Charles Hunter]

Let us not forget that our nation's founders also warned us against government by the mob.  It looks like an angry mob of Christians is trying to run this city in spite of the voices of the religious minorities that are also protected by our Constitution. 

It only takes a 2/3rds majority vote in congress to repeal the first amendment.

Actually, 2/3 vote of each house of Congress, then be ratified by 3/4 of the states legislature or state conventions.

Article 5 - Amendment

The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States, shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments, which, in either Case, shall be valid to all Intents and Purposes, as part of this Constitution, when ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several States, or by Conventions in three fourths thereof, as the one or the other Mode of Ratification may be proposed by the Congress; Provided that no Amendment which may be made prior to the Year One thousand eight hundred and eight shall in any Manner affect the first and fourth Clauses in the Ninth Section of the first Article; and that no State, without its Consent, shall be deprived of its equal Suffrage in the Senate.

[cityimrov]

Not too difficult according to this video.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tznR4wPeS4M  This video probably more entertainment then reality (I hope!) but it's something to think about.

[stjr]

Church plans to pack out Jacksonville council meeting

Submitted by Tia Mitchell on July 23, 2010 - 10:05am Death, Taxes & Politics

Council President Jack Webb's new prayer policy will be put into effect on Tuesday, July 27, the first meeting under his leadership. In today's paper, Jeff Brumley has a story about the reaction from religious leaders to Webb's decision to allow leaders of various faiths to open the meeting up with prayer.

Rev. Mac Brunson, senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Jacksonville, will give the prayer, a request made by council Chaplain Clay Yarborough. Under the old policy, it would have been Yarborough's job to pray at the beginning of each bi-weekly council meeting.

Brumley's story referencing a posting on the FBC Jax Watchdog blog that quotes Brunson as calling for members of the church to flood Tuesday's council meeting. According to the blog, members of the church were asked to walk in silently, hear Brunson's prayer, then walk out of the meeting silently.

"The purpose he says, is to send a message to the city that 'this is a city of prayer,' " the blog said.

Expect a Jewish faith leader to give the prayer fairly early on, perhaps in August or September. Webb has also said that he expects a Muslim to pray sometime during the course of his yearlong term.

So what do you think about Webb's prayer policy? What do you think about members of FBC Jacksonville packing out the audience during Tuesday's meeting to hear Brunson's prayer (if they indeed come)? Will you be there?

http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/403455/tia-mitchell/2010-07-23/church-plans-pack-out-council-meeting

[TheProfessor]

If only they put that much thought into other things that actually helped somebody!

[Lunican]

Glad to see they are wasting time and effort on a complicated prayer rotation system.

Any plans to hold a meeting without a prayer?

[simms3]

A man went to heaven and was being shown around by St. Peter.
As they went from cloud to cloud they came to various doors which
St. Peter would open. One showed a large group rolling on the floor
and talking in tongues.  "Our Pentecostals" he said..
 Next was a serious ritual. "Our Jewish persuasion" he replied.
Then another ritualistic service. "Our Catholics".
At the next cloud, he didn't open the door but instead put his
forefinger to his lips in the hush motion and they both tip toed
past.. Once past, the man asked what that was all about !?
 "Those are the Baptists", he explained. "They think they are the
only one's here".

Hahahaha that is one of the funniest things I have heard!!

[Jaxson]

I think that we are crossing a dangerous line when we have public officials questioning the legitimacy of religions that are not to their liking and questioning such religions' place in public affairs.  Though I may personally disgree with other faiths, I would not use my public office to diminish them.

[TheProfessor]

Can-O-Worms Opened

[BridgeTroll]

[Lunican]

They should spend some time and put together a list COJ approved religions as well.

[TheProfessor]

Yummy...As I said, I am waiting on someone to bring out the snakes and start rolling on the floor.