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Ab_Normal · 11-20-2002, 07:37 AM

Senate Concurrent Resolution 155, passed on November 14, designates November 27 as a national day of humility, prayer and fasting.

Here's the <a href="http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=107_cong_bills&docid=f:sc155es.t xt" target="_blank">text</a>.

I apologize if this was already covered.

Hastur · 11-20-2002, 07:41 AM

Arrrgh.

Sometimes I think Heinlein was right; just a little off on the timing.

ImGod · 11-20-2002, 07:49 AM

If they make it a national holiday, I'll invite the neighbors over, grill steaks outside, and drink beer on my day off. The smell of perfectly seasoned steaks should drive those fasting nuts.

Actually, it’s rather funny that they put it just before Thanksgiving. Saving up for the most gluttonous food day of the year.

AzJeff · 11-20-2002, 08:33 AM

Quote:

(2) all people of the United States should-- (A) observe this day as a day of prayer and fasting; (B) seek guidance from God to achieve greater understanding of our own failings;

What. The. F*ck.

thebeave · 11-20-2002, 08:46 AM

My hope is that one day, the newspapers of the world will collaborate and print a story on the front page that states, "Attention People of the World: Prayer is a FRAUD!", and then proceed with an article detailing how study after study ad naseum has shown that prayer DOES NOT WORK. It is wishful thinking at its worst. Maybe the article could suggest that people spend the next six months praying to a thumbtack, and the following six months after that praying to "their god" and compare the results.

Ab_Normal · 11-20-2002, 10:10 AM

Cute how they put it in the middle of <a href="http://iidb.org/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=59&t=000823" target="_blank">Church State Separation Week</a>. Oy.

edited because ab no think good today.

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Toto · 11-20-2002, 10:19 AM

Those prayer experiments have been done. Read about a dramatic one in the article linked here:

<a href="http://iidb.org/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=57&t=000691" target="_blank">Nothing fails like distance prayer and psychic healing</a>

The National Day of Prayer is a yearly annoyance, usually held in May. This is an extra day, and it includes fasting. What's next? Self-flagellation?

I see they conveniently scheduled it for a day when many people are faced with airline food.

<img src="graemlins/banghead.gif" border="0" alt="[Bang Head]" />

Babylon Sister · 11-20-2002, 10:20 AM

November 27 is my birthday.

I will NOT have it degraded in this fashion!

(two lines and 3 spelling mistakes. I shouldn't type when I'm cranky.)

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Undercurrent · 11-20-2002, 10:29 AM

Who all's for hacking into the senate server and changing it to the "National Day Of Prayer and Fisting"?

Walter_Mitty · 11-20-2002, 10:33 AM

Maybe Shrubya can "pray" for the economy and my lousy mutual funds.

What a load of pasture pattys!

11-20-2002, 07:37 AM	#1
Ab_Normal Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 2,842	National Day of Prayer and Fasting Senate Concurrent Resolution 155, passed on November 14, designates November 27 as a national day of humility, prayer and fasting. Here's the <a href="http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=107_cong_bills&docid=f:sc155es.t xt" target="_blank">text</a>. I apologize if this was already covered.

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11-20-2002, 07:41 AM	#2
Hastur Regular Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Carcosa Posts: 238	Arrrgh. Sometimes I think Heinlein was right; just a little off on the timing.

11-20-2002, 07:49 AM	#3
ImGod Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nebraska Posts: 6,264	If they make it a national holiday, I'll invite the neighbors over, grill steaks outside, and drink beer on my day off. The smell of perfectly seasoned steaks should drive those fasting nuts. Actually, it’s rather funny that they put it just before Thanksgiving. Saving up for the most gluttonous food day of the year.

11-20-2002, 08:46 AM	#5
thebeave Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Silicon Valley, CA Posts: 4,183	My hope is that one day, the newspapers of the world will collaborate and print a story on the front page that states, "Attention People of the World: Prayer is a FRAUD!", and then proceed with an article detailing how study after study ad naseum has shown that prayer DOES NOT WORK. It is wishful thinking at its worst. Maybe the article could suggest that people spend the next six months praying to a thumbtack, and the following six months after that praying to "their god" and compare the results.

11-20-2002, 10:10 AM	#6
Ab_Normal Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 2,842	Cute how they put it in the middle of <a href="http://iidb.org/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=59&t=000823" target="_blank">Church State Separation Week</a>. Oy. edited because ab no think good today. [ November 20, 2002: Message edited by: Ab_Normal ]</p>

11-20-2002, 10:19 AM	#7
Toto Contributor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Los Angeles area Posts: 40,549	Those prayer experiments have been done. Read about a dramatic one in the article linked here: <a href="http://iidb.org/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=57&t=000691" target="_blank">Nothing fails like distance prayer and psychic healing</a> The National Day of Prayer is a yearly annoyance, usually held in May. This is an extra day, and it includes fasting. What's next? Self-flagellation? I see they conveniently scheduled it for a day when many people are faced with airline food. <img src="graemlins/banghead.gif" border="0" alt="[Bang Head]" />

11-20-2002, 10:20 AM	#8
Babylon Sister Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wyoming Posts: 894	November 27 is my birthday. I will NOT have it degraded in this fashion! (two lines and 3 spelling mistakes. I shouldn't type when I'm cranky.) [ November 20, 2002: Message edited by: Babylon Sister ] [ November 20, 2002: Message edited by: Babylon Sister ]</p>

11-20-2002, 10:29 AM	#9
Undercurrent Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 2,362	Who all's for hacking into the senate server and changing it to the "National Day Of Prayer and Fisting"?

11-20-2002, 10:33 AM	#10
Walter_Mitty Regular Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: . Posts: 467	Maybe Shrubya can "pray" for the economy and my lousy mutual funds. What a load of pasture pattys!

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