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Dem Convention Starting Off with Sectarian Prayer

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I'm disappointed to see the convention start off with an unambiguously Christian prayer.

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The Democratic Convention invocation was delivered in the form of a Christian prayer. I'm so disappointed. What does this say to the many non-Christian Democrats, not to mention those of no faith, or those of a faith that does not include a belief in a personal God?

I realize that there are many causes that Christian voters share with the Democrats, and that it is important to reach out to them. But not to the exclusion of other groups. We non-Christians need to be reached, as well.

 

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Drat by Sandy Sand on Monday, Aug 25, 2008 at 7:41:20 PM