Georgians Pray for Rain ... Literally

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But some Georgians, such as atheist Ed Buckner, are not impressed. He and about 20 other members of the Atlanta Freethought Society protested the vigil.
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“We’ve got a real problem. Let’s try to do something real about it instead of grandstanding,” said Buckner.
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“It is also an absurd, foolish thing to do, and it makes the state of Georgia and Georgians like myself look dumb,” Buckner added.
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I suppose in his mind that not doing anything other than standing around and protesting people praying does not make him look dumb either. :rolleyes:
 
Did you see the popup on the same page?
A drought has strangled Southeast water resources for months. The situation has gotten so dire that Georgia Gov. Sonny Purdue plans to hold a public prayer vigil for rain.
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Should the governor have a public prayer vigil for rain?
*Yes. The situation is so desperate it may help and it can’t hurt.
*No. This is a violation of church and state. He can pray ALONE
in his home.
  • I am unsure.
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How about this 4th choice?
  • The Gov. can pray for what he wants.
 
It’s sad when people just spout opinions, especially when those opinions demonstrate utter ignorance.

There is no 1st Amendment issue with anyone, anywhere, praying for anything. The Governor of Georgia, as well as everyone else there, is free to pray whenever, wherever and for whatever purpose that they choose.

People that believe otherwise not only need to get a life, they need to get an education.

IMHO, the atheist just wanted to grab on to something that gave him an audience. HE’s the one that is grandstanding. Isn’t that curious?
 
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