in response to the major disaster along the gulf coast, i've been looking for the 'atheist army'.. the 'red non-cross'.. oddly enough, i haven't even found the 'agnostic army' taking supplies to the disaster victims.. and now this:
The American Atheists organization says President Bush should stop urging prayer for Hurricane Katrina victims because it violates the Constitution.
Ellen Johnson, president of the group said Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco and Bush "should not be violating the Constitution by telling people to pray for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. It's unconstitutional for government officials to be promoting religion; and besides, judging from the speed of some relief efforts, officials should be busy working instead of preaching."
this woman is pure genius.. let's concern ourselves with these prayer requests in this time of disaster.. how dare this nation pray for these people.. how dare they !! and who is it that is helping ?? it is the SALVATION ARMY.. the RED CROSS.. and it is the maligned Christian folks in the BIBLE BELT who are volunteering time away from their jobs, putting people up in their homes, bringing literally tons of supplies. in a time like this, you really find out who you can count on in this country.. it's become apparent that the 'reverend' al sharpton and the 'reverend' jesse jackson are mouthpieces for entitlement and little else.. it's the everyday, hard working, middle class church goers who are opening their homes and their wallets..
i couldn't be more proud of the state of Texas - we've taken in close to 300,000 folks who have lost everything -- without even a peep of undue stress.. the reaction from churches and other religious organizations has been overwhelming.. yet, all the atheist folks can do is lodge a worthless complaint about prayer.. now THAT is contributing to society.
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