Florida Prayer resolution

[Sean of the Thread]

A resolution recognizing the first day of Hurricane Season, June 1, 2007, as a day of prayer.

WHEREAS, throughout our history, our Nation has turned to prayer for strength and guidance in times of challenge and uncertainty, and

WHEREAS, past presidents, including Presidents George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and others, have called for a day of prayer at times of crisis and disaster, and

WHEREAS, our first President wrote in 1790, "May the father of all mercies scatter light and not darkness in our paths..." as we face the challenges of our times, God's purpose continues to guide us, and we continue to trust in the goodness of His plans, and

WHEREAS, we have been warned by leading hurricane forecasters of the likelihood of a very active hurricane season, and

WHEREAS, our preparations can protect against hurricanes but cannot influence the strength or frequency with which they occur, and

WHEREAS, in addition to these preparations, the residents of this state are in need of protection,

NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida: That in recognition of the first day of Hurricane Season, June 1, 2007, the Senate calls upon the residents of this state to pray that God would have mercy on our state and protect us from harm.


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My tax dollars hard at work! Discuss.

[Back]

Emm, good luck.

[Gan]

What if you dont believe in God?

[Latrinsorm]

You ignore the ancient Greek gods... AT YOUR OWN PERIL!! They will knock you down.

[Sean of the Thread]

I personally cannot believe the resolution passed in this day and age if for not anything else.


Here are some comments from the SPTIMES article.

by Tyler 05/07/07 12:06 AM
Look USA!Your enemies are abroad and in your camp! They maliciously attack when you sleep,secretly rejoicing in your failure.Who now cares for the Lord's will?First ask the Lord your deliverance from the enemy, then repent. Dont close your eyes

by Cate 05/04/07 02:58 PM
separation of church and state anyone???

by Harry 05/04/07 12:51 PM
Floridians who choose to pray can surely choose when, how, and to whom to pray. If they need help, there are religious leaders aplenty. We do not need the Florida Senate instructing us. Besides, we need the rain, don't we? God knows -- before we ask!

by herb 05/04/07 10:38 AM
Prayer has not prevented any disasters in the past and the so-called God has not shown any discrimination in directing hurricanes to destroy churches or houses of worship in the past.

by William 05/04/07 07:26 AM
I cannot believe that with the problems that we face in this state (property taxes , insurance , schools ranking so low ) that the senate is wasting time and taxpayer money with this resolution. Now they need an extended session to finish their jobs



http://www.sptimes.com/2007/05/03/State/Prayer_resolution.shtml

[Gan]

Definately your hard earned tax dollars at work. ;)

What if praying is against your 'religion'?

[Sean of the Thread]

Exactly. What a crock of shit.

[Landrion]

A resolution recognizing the first day of Hurricane Season, June 1, 2007, as a day of prayer.

WHEREAS, throughout our history, our Nation has turned to prayer for strength and guidance in times of challenge and uncertainty, and

WHEREAS, past presidents, including Presidents George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and others, have called for a day of prayer at times of crisis and disaster, and

WHEREAS, our first President wrote in 1790, "May the father of all mercies scatter light and not darkness in our paths..." as we face the challenges of our times, God's purpose continues to guide us, and we continue to trust in the goodness of His plans, and

WHEREAS, we have been warned by leading hurricane forecasters of the likelihood of a very active hurricane season, and

WHEREAS, our preparations can protect against hurricanes but cannot influence the strength or frequency with which they occur, and

WHEREAS, in addition to these preparations, the residents of this state are in need of protection,

NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida: That in recognition of the first day of Hurricane Season, June 1, 2007, the Senate calls upon the residents of this state to pray that God would have mercy on our state and protect us from harm.


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My tax dollars hard at work! Discuss.


Whereas, we use the word Whereas too much.

Whereas, I dont really feel like capitalizing it every time.

Whereas, it seems like they obviously need it.

Whereas, I'll "pray" (as in fervently hope) that these jerkoffs get a clue.

Whereas, the first three justifications are a logical fallacy (Argumentum ad antiquitatem.) The first president owned slaves too, think thats a good idea?

Therefore, be it resolved that the state senate building should be the only building in the state damaged by hurricanes this year.

[Sean of the Thread]

:lol:

[Martaigne]

... Whereas, I'll "pray" (as in fervently hope) that these jerkoffs get a clue.

Whereas, the first three justifications are a logical phallusy ...

Corrected to reflect context.

[Doughboy]

And here we go again...another year another bunch of storms to be bothered by.

[Landrion]

Corrected to reflect context.

Hah!

[Gan]

And here we go again...another year another bunch of storms to be bothered by.

I"m suprised that Florida is still on the map after all of last years hurricanes...

[Doughboy]

We really didnt get that many last season... We had that joke of a storm Ernesto or whatever the hell it was named...

[Parkbandit]

If we just got rid of global warming, we wouldn't have to worry about hurricanes.

This is Al Gore.

[DeV]

Florida first, then we'll worry about global warming and hurricanes.