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In reply to the discussion: Charles Pierce: A Few Words About 'Prayer-Shaming' [View all]rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)14. Very good. Does anyone think that Ted Cruz actually mentions victims in his prayers?
If so would he name them by name or maybe just mention the media name for the tragedy. And how does he choose which tragedies to cover in each prayer? Maybe have staff keep a list. Or maybe just cover all tragedies in the last 24 hours. And if he does say a prayer for the victims, what would the message be? "Dear God, I am sorry you decided to end the lives of those in San Bernardino in such a horrible way. Maybe you can see that they have a good afterlife. But I guess that too is up to you."
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Very good. Does anyone think that Ted Cruz actually mentions victims in his prayers?
rhett o rick
Dec 2015
#14
I've never understood the significance of lighting a candle. Does that give one extra attention
rhett o rick
Dec 2015
#15
It is a take on the burnt offering. Your offering is carried up in the smoke/light to your favorite
Vincardog
Dec 2015
#17
This agnostic sees it as a point of light during a dark time, hope perhaps? n/t
sarge43
Dec 2015
#19
Tweets about "our prayers" etc are really saying "Don't forget about me!"
Bernardo de La Paz
Dec 2015
#25
"decided that up with this pious swill was something that they no longer would put."
nashville_brook
Dec 2015
#37
My response to the thoughts and prayers thing is, what happened the faith without works thing?
The Blue Flower
Dec 2015
#40
I sense some momentum in calling out this hypocrisy of "thoughts and prayers" in lieu of action.
bulloney
Dec 2015
#44
I find it amazing that an allegedly omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent deity needs protection.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Dec 2015
#49