Subj : Re: "I hate the Lefties,
To   : AARON THOMAS
From : Mike Powell
Date : Tue Aug 16 2022 16:58:00

> The power of prayer can help a team win. Have you ever been invited to join
> people for a group prayer? How offended were you?

I never have been offended because I know I can decline.

I have been in group dining situations before where someone (sometimes
Christian, sometimes Muslim <gasp!>) will stop and pray quietly before
eating.  I stop talking and eating and remain quiet until they are done.  I
have also been in same situations where someone will ask to give a blessing
or say a prayer *aloud* before we eat.  I respect their beliefs and
wishes.  Waiting a few seconds before digging in, listening to them give
thanks, profess what they believe, ask for a blessing, having to remain
quiet... none of that has ever been offensive to me, even if I may not
believe as they do.  Heck, I feel honored that they want to share a custom
with me and like me enough to want me to be blessed.

I have also been witness to Hindu ceremonies and at least one pagan one.
They are not offensive to me and I am glad to be included even if I do not
believe in anything they believe in.  I believe it is all about respect.

Then again, I am not a leftist, so maybe that is why.

If what Jeff claims is true, as a conservative I should be forcing my beliefs
on them, asking them to stop, and filing lawsuits against them for violiating
my rights/beliefs.  I think he may have that backwards.


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