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emphryio · 03-13-2003, 08:33 PM

http://www.graveyardofthegods.net/fo...hp?p=8342#8342

This is an amendment that was added to the partial birth abortion bill which just passed in the senate.

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Whereas it is appropriate and fitting to seek guidance, direction, and focus from God in times of conflict and in periods of turmoil;

Whereas it is through prayer, self-reflection, and fasting that we can better examine those elements of our lives that can benefit from God's wisdom and love;

Whereas prayer to God and the admission of human limitations and frailties begins the process of becoming both stronger and closer to God;

Whereas becoming closer to God helps provide direction, purpose, and conviction in those daily actions and decisions we must take;

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(1) March 17, 2003, should be designated as a day for humility, prayer, and fasting for all people of the United States; and

(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;

(C) learn how we can do better in our everyday activities; and

(D) gain resolve in how to confront those challenges which we must confront.

HumanisTim · 03-13-2003, 08:49 PM

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Originally posted by emphryio
http://www.graveyardofthegods.net/fo...hp?p=8342#8342

This is an amendment that was added to the partial birth abortion bill which just passed in the senate.

1) March 17, 2003, should be designated as a day for humility, prayer, and fasting for all people of the United States; and

The humility part, is how humilating it is to have W has our supposed leader.

char · 03-13-2003, 09:48 PM

I can't find it on www.senate.gov. Maybe it hasn't been published yet? Anyone have a link?

{edited by Toto to fix url}

Toto · 03-13-2003, 10:40 PM

I couldn't find that amendment. I searched for "prayer" and found this:

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108th CONGRESS - 1st Session

H. CON. RES. 70
Expressing the sense of Congress that the anniversary of the birth of Malcolm X should be observed as a day of prayer , remembrance, and reflection on the life of Malcolm X.

(submitted on February 27, 2003 by Mr. RANGEL

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress that the anniversary of the birth of Malcolm X should be observed as a day of prayer , remembrance, and reflection on the life of Malcolm X.

Whereas Malcolm X was born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925, in Omaha, Nebraska;

Whereas his father, a Baptist Minister and adherent of the Black nationalist teachings of Marcus Garvey, was persecuted by the Ku Klux Klan and, some believe, murdered due to his outspokenness regarding those beliefs;

Whereas Malcolm X was a bright young student who left school after the 8th grade, when his interest in eventually studying the law was ridiculed and discouraged by teachers;

Whereas he spent a part of his formative years in foster homes after the illness of his mother;

Whereas while in prison after falling into a life of crime, he was introduced to the teachings of the Black Muslim religion and transformed his life to a study of history and philosophy;

Whereas he became the organization's preeminent spokesman and organizer, and went on to found Black Muslim mosques in Philadelphia, Boston, and New York;

Whereas he was a spokesman for a modern-day philosophy of Black Nationalism, earlier espoused by Marcus Garvey, encompassing economic and political independence, self-reliance, and self-defense;

Whereas he was an eloquent speaker, recognized around the world for articulating the concerns of the masses of Black America;

Whereas his growing popularity, controversial statements, and criticism of the Black Muslim leadership led to his suspension, and later, resignation from the organization;

Whereas he went on to found the Organization of Afro-American Unity;

Whereas the Organization of Afro-American Unity espoused a philosophy of unity with Black people around the world and argued the case for exploited people of all races;

Whereas following a pilgrimage to Mecca, he adopted the traditional Muslim religion and modified his views to a philosophy of universal brotherhood;

Whereas he came to believe that progress for Black Americans could be assisted by Black and White organizations around the world, particularly the United Nations;

Whereas he was a distinguished participant in the summit of African heads of State, held in Cairo in November 1964;

Whereas he was inspired by the belief, as he said, that `education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today';

Whereas from humble beginnings his dedication to education and struggle resulted in an extraordinary transformation into a figure of international renown;

Whereas Malcolm X, a highly controversial figure in his lifetime, has emerged as a symbol of strength, and is a hero to today's Black youth and millions of people around the world;

Whereas his unrelenting stance on questions of justice, equality, and freedom appeals to their longing for relief from hopelessness born of economic deprivation;

Whereas he was assassinated in the Audubon Ballroom in New York City on February 21, 1965, at the age of 39: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that the anniversary of the birth of Malcolm X should be observed as a day of prayer , remembrance, and reflection on the life of Malcolm X.

Somehow I don't think this bill is going to get a favorable reception in the current House.

Toto · 03-13-2003, 10:47 PM

But seriously, folks, there is a national day of prayer every year, and the religious right makes a big todo, and the secularists role their eyes. It's not as serious a threat to the wall as, say, school vouchers for religious schools or the nomination of Estrada to the Supreme Court.

Besides, proclaiming a day of prayer and fasting on March 17, St. Paddy's Day, is probably an internet joke.

beth · 03-14-2003, 06:05 AM

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Originally posted by Toto

Besides, proclaiming a day of prayer and fasting on March 17, St. Paddy's Day, is probably an internet joke.

I agree. I am Irish and I can tell you the St. Paddy's Day is not going to be celebrated as a day of fasting and prayer by the Irish. In fact, I'd say that most of the revelers will hold prayer as the last thing they want to indulge in.

dangin · 03-14-2003, 09:04 AM

I'll fast from everything except beer.

beth · 03-14-2003, 11:07 AM

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Originally posted by dangin
I'll fast from everything except beer.

No! You must eat so that you can drink more beer!

dangin · 03-14-2003, 11:36 AM

Why, food would only be wasted sober calories? Must get drunk enough to sleep with gorilla, or ex-wife, whichever is more attractive at the time.

slept2long · 03-16-2003, 06:06 AM

Here's a link to what emphryio was talking about.

Truly unsettling.

That link don't work. It says search expired. Try entering "prayer fasting" here.

That doesn't work either! {Now it should - Toto} Go to the DOTG site emphryio linked to and try what No Deity suggested. You'll find the text that way from "thomas.loc.gov".

{edited by Toto to fix link to thomas.loc.gov - you're not the first one to have problems with the "http://" button or to find out that you can't link to a search at thomas.loc.gov}

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03-13-2003, 09:48 PM	#3
char Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: SEA Posts: 38	I can't find it on www.senate.gov. Maybe it hasn't been published yet? Anyone have a link? {edited by Toto to fix url}

03-13-2003, 10:47 PM	#5
Toto Contributor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Los Angeles area Posts: 40,549	But seriously, folks, there is a national day of prayer every year, and the religious right makes a big todo, and the secularists role their eyes. It's not as serious a threat to the wall as, say, school vouchers for religious schools or the nomination of Estrada to the Supreme Court. Besides, proclaiming a day of prayer and fasting on March 17, *St. Paddy's Day*, is probably an internet joke.

03-14-2003, 09:04 AM	#7
dangin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: The Middle, Kansas Posts: 2,637	I'll fast from everything except beer.

03-14-2003, 11:36 AM	#9
dangin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: The Middle, Kansas Posts: 2,637	Why, food would only be wasted sober calories? Must get drunk enough to sleep with gorilla, or ex-wife, whichever is more attractive at the time.

03-16-2003, 06:06 AM	#10
slept2long Veteran Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,066	Here's a link to what emphryio was talking about. Truly unsettling. That link don't work. It says search expired. Try entering "prayer fasting" here. That doesn't work either! {Now it should - Toto} Go to the DOTG site emphryio linked to and try what No Deity suggested. You'll find the text that way from "thomas.loc.gov". {edited by Toto to fix link to thomas.loc.gov - you're not the first one to have problems with the "http://" button or to find out that you can't link to a search at thomas.loc.gov}

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