Muslim Prayer Coming to a School Near You

[jimnyc]

If it's not Scriptural, then it doesn't apply.

If you read the thread in it's entirety, and followed my links, you would see that the 3 prayers per day are backed up with various verses. But regardless it would still apply, at least if you are a member of the Roman Catholic Church. If you are, then it applies to you whether there is verse or not. If you disagree with that, then you likely aren't a Catholic. NO ONE should be telling another that it doesn't apply. If someone doesn't follow, or is a Christian, or Baptist, or Lutheran... I don't tell them their way of following Christ is wrong because of differences, and neither should others tell some that following the Catholic Church be wrong. We all have different faiths, different ways of praying and different times when we choose to pray.

[BillyBob]

If you read the thread in it's entirety, and followed my links, you would see that the 3 prayers per day are backed up with various verses. But regardless it would still apply, at least if you are a member of the Roman Catholic Church. If you are, then it applies to you whether there is verse or not. If you disagree with that, then you likely aren't a Catholic. NO ONE should be telling another that it doesn't apply. If someone doesn't follow, or is a Christian, or Baptist, or Lutheran... I don't tell them their way of following Christ is wrong because of differences, and neither should others tell some that following the Catholic Church be wrong. We all have different faiths, different ways of praying and different times when we choose to pray.

I'm not a Catholic nor do I condemn them for praying, that would be silly.

Let me be more clear. There's nothing in the Bible stating that the Lord requires or commands Christians to pray at certain times of the day.

[jimnyc]

I'm not a Catholic nor do I condemn them for praying, that would be silly.

Let me be more clear. There's nothing in the Bible stating that the Lord requires or commands Christians to pray at certain times of the day.

That is correct, but enough in there to see that Jesus did at certain times and wanted the Apostles to do the same. But commanded, no. But for Catholics, it IS kind of demanded, as it's in various forms down to canonical law. If one disagrees, then they are likely not Catholic. That's cool, and I harbor no ill will, but those people shouldn't tell me that I am wrong or that I shouldn't do so.

Some people say the Rosary every single day. Some read a portion of the Bible every day. There are lots of things that people do daily, which can run through families on down. Rarely are they mandatory, but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist or that it is somehow wrong.

Similar to confession. While some think it's wrong, that we should confess to no man, many of us also think a priest is a "lifeline" to Christ, in a manner. So if they choose to speak to God through an intermediary, so be it. Different strokes for different folks.

[BillyBob]

That is correct, but enough in there to see that Jesus did at certain times and wanted the Apostles to do the same. But commanded, no. But for Catholics, it IS kind of demanded, as it's in various forms down to canonical law. If one disagrees, then they are likely not Catholic. That's cool, and I harbor no ill will, but those people shouldn't tell me that I am wrong or that I shouldn't do so.

Some people say the Rosary every single day. Some read a portion of the Bible every day. There are lots of things that people do daily, which can run through families on down. Rarely are they mandatory, but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist or that it is somehow wrong.

Similar to confession. While some think it's wrong, that we should confess to no man, many of us also think a priest is a "lifeline" to Christ, in a manner. So if they choose to speak to God through an intermediary, so be it. Different strokes for different folks.

We are in agreement. I will say this, more prayer could never hurt. [Unless you happen to be a muslim praying about jihad.]

[jimnyc]

We are in agreement. I will say this, more prayer could never hurt. [Unless you happen to be a muslim praying about jihad.]

Remember this post of mine and save it....

Ever watch pre-race rituals of Nascar events? They always have a priest or similar come to give an invocation, and the 100,000+ in attendance love it. Then many times after NFL games, you will see anywhere from 10-30 of the players meet at midfield where the logos are, to pray together and thank God for the blessed abilities and that no one was hurt, or to pray for an injured person.

Now, how long before either of these leagues get complains and become politically correct, so as not to offend anyone? Nascar will be last, as their fan base will revolt of they do so. But I can see the NFL getting worse and worse about what they allow, and it's only a matter of time.

[BillyBob]

Remember this post of mine and save it....

Ever watch pre-race rituals of Nascar events? They always have a priest or similar come to give an invocation, and the 100,000+ in attendance love it. Then many times after NFL games, you will see anywhere from 10-30 of the players meet at midfield where the logos are, to pray together and thank God for the blessed abilities and that no one was hurt, or to pray for an injured person.

Now, how long before either of these leagues get complains and become politically correct, so as not to offend anyone? Nascar will be last, as their fan base will revolt of they do so. But I can see the NFL getting worse and worse about what they allow, and it's only a matter of time.

Football games are very patriotic. The sing the National anthem, there is always a showing of the US military, often times a fly-over or a paratrooper dropping in. I've seen the American flag nearly the size of the field carried on and unfolded by military personnel and so on. I've seen a Bald Eagle released to fly a couple laps around the field. I've seen those soldiers that do that cool routine with there guns. [I've been to a lot of Football games]

It's probably the real reason the left is attacking the NFL.

[jimnyc]

Football games are very patriotic. The sing the National anthem, there is always a showing of the US military, often times a fly-over or a paratrooper dropping in. I've seen the American flag nearly the size of the field carried on and unfolded by military personnel and so on. I've seen a Bald Eagle released to fly a couple laps around the field. I've seen those soldiers that do that cool routine with there guns. [I've been to a lot of Football games]

It's probably the real reason the left is attacking the NFL.

Yep, the NFL has always been huge supporters of our military. They always have some sort of 'guard' on hand for every game, the huge flags like you point out, the fly-overs... Many times they will even go abroad and broadcast so that those overseas on duty get to watch the games. You would be surprised how many terrible towels you see from our troops!