Comments on: Lawsuit seeks to stop religious references at inauguration http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: FrankH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202420 FrankH Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:51:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202420 Majority Christians or at least say they believe in God? Majority do NOT attend regular services. Pronography is a 3 billion dollar industry. Atheist, being a small minority, sure are spending a lot of money. War is an even bigger industry. Founding fathers Christians? Theists maybe but the majority of them did not accept that Jesus was the son of God. Research it and find out for yourselves. Every mention of God on our money, government buildings and slogans was done long after our founding fathers were dead and buried, not a t the founding of our country Majority Christians or at least say they believe in God?

Majority do NOT attend regular services.
Pronography is a 3 billion dollar industry. Atheist, being a small minority, sure are spending a lot of money.
War is an even bigger industry.

Founding fathers Christians?

Theists maybe but the majority of them did not accept that Jesus was the son of God. Research it and find out for yourselves.

Every mention of God on our money, government buildings and slogans was done long after our founding fathers were dead and buried, not a t the founding of our country

]]> By: Atheist http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202332 Atheist Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:22:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202332 This is ridiculous. I don't care if he says it, it's what the CONSITUTION says. If the constitution didn't say "Oh, by the way, feel free to leave out God", then i'd leave that dude out. Not all of us believe in God, we aren't forced to (Like how you God-lovers aren't forced to believe he doesn't exist) We are a secular nation, free from what religion dictates. Thank goodness. (Hint: didn't say Thank God. Is there a shred of actual evidence he was alive? Oh that's right the Church has None.) This is ridiculous. I don't care if he says it, it's what the CONSITUTION says. If the constitution didn't say "Oh, by the way, feel free to leave out God", then i'd leave that dude out.

Not all of us believe in God, we aren't forced to (Like how you God-lovers aren't forced to believe he doesn't exist)

We are a secular nation, free from what religion dictates. Thank goodness. (Hint: didn't say Thank God. Is there a shred of actual evidence he was alive? Oh that's right the Church has None.)

]]> By: Paul H http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202281 Paul H Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:08:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202281 If we truly are a nation with freedom of religion then Obama should be able to say what he want's at his own Inauguration. If an Atheist ever gets into Office he should have the right to omit God from his Inauguration. If a lawsuit like this goes through there is no end to the rights that will fall because of the very few that are offended. We might as well become Russia if we let something like this happen. If we truly are a nation with freedom of religion then Obama should be able to say what he want's at his own Inauguration. If an Atheist ever gets into Office he should have the right to omit God from his Inauguration. If a lawsuit like this goes through there is no end to the rights that will fall because of the very few that are offended. We might as well become Russia if we let something like this happen.

]]> By: Paul in SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202262 Paul in SC Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:05:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202262 Complain! Complain! You can never satisfy everyone. Complain! Complain! You can never satisfy everyone.

]]> By: PJP in OK http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202261 PJP in OK Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:04:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202261 For you people that keep bringing up "the separation of church and state", you really ought to look up what it really means instead of just flying off at the mouth, or with your fingers (typing). The really meaning of separation of church and state is: the state was not to get involved with the churches business, not that the church was not to get involved with the states business. For you people that keep bringing up "the separation of church and state", you really ought to look up what it really means instead of just flying off at the mouth, or with your fingers (typing). The really meaning of separation of church and state is: the state was not to get involved with the churches business, not that the church was not to get involved with the states business.

]]> By: Paul C. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202254 Paul C. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:01:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202254 Even though I'm a moderate and I proudly voted for Obama, I have to say some people don't know the term "when it's not broken, don't fix it". There is no harm to anyone if the President Elect says the oath with "so help me God". I understand how the atheists feel alienated and they are just as American as any Christian, Jew, Muslim, Hindu and Buddhist. But this person obviously has way too much time on their hands and or he is trying to make himself known and famous, maybe a big chip on the shoulder and an ego the size of Mars. The President Elect saying those words on a bible is not going to turn the atheists into converts or have priests banging down their doors tying them up and forcing to convert. It is used in an oath of office every four years. Please, this man should turn his time and energy into helping this country get back on its feet instead of wasting the public's time and his own money for something that he will never win. More important things to worry about than this, come on! Even though I'm a moderate and I proudly voted for Obama, I have to say some people don't know the term "when it's not broken, don't fix it". There is no harm to anyone if the President Elect says the oath with "so help me God". I understand how the atheists feel alienated and they are just as American as any Christian, Jew, Muslim, Hindu and Buddhist. But this person obviously has way too much time on their hands and or he is trying to make himself known and famous, maybe a big chip on the shoulder and an ego the size of Mars. The President Elect saying those words on a bible is not going to turn the atheists into converts or have priests banging down their doors tying them up and forcing to convert. It is used in an oath of office every four years. Please, this man should turn his time and energy into helping this country get back on its feet instead of wasting the public's time and his own money for something that he will never win. More important things to worry about than this, come on!

]]> By: Larry in Houston http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202248 Larry in Houston Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:58:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202248 There should not be a lawsuit over this, period....... This type of "swearing in" and hand placed on a Bible has been going on for the last 200 years....ever since George Washington became our first President....and we use this for other offices throughout this great nation, from the Mayor's Office, Up....... This should be a non issue..... Larry C. Houston, Texas There should not be a lawsuit over this, period.......

This type of "swearing in" and hand placed on a Bible has been going on for the last 200 years....ever since George Washington became our first President....and we use this for other offices throughout this great nation, from the Mayor's Office, Up.......

This should be a non issue.....

Larry C.
Houston, Texas

]]> By: Irving, TX - Loves President Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202240 Irving, TX - Loves President Obama Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:56:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202240 OMG! are you kidding me......What happen to freedom of speech.... So its okay for the last 43 president to say it, but not the first black president..... Some people should just keep their mouth closed......Turn off your TV and guess what you want have to hear it. Sue all you like and don't for the money you are using states "IN GOD WE TRUST"...so are you going to stop you pay checks from coming..... Get over it WE/YOU have a BLACK president.......... Love you President Obama and Family.... OMG! are you kidding me......What happen to freedom of speech....

So its okay for the last 43 president to say it, but not the first black president.....

Some people should just keep their mouth closed......Turn off your TV and guess what you want have to hear it.

Sue all you like and don't for the money you are using states "IN GOD WE TRUST"...so are you going to stop you pay checks from coming.....

Get over it WE/YOU have a BLACK president..........

Love you President Obama and Family....

]]> By: New Yorker http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202238 New Yorker Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:56:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202238 majority rules here and what percentage of U.S. citizens still believe in God? majority rules here and what percentage of U.S. citizens still believe in God?

]]> By: gl, Pittsburgh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202235 gl, Pittsburgh Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:55:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202235 Steve, Chelsea, MI - Yes I think they are nuts if they are trying to stop somone belief. They are atheists not Obama so if they don't want to her God's name then don't listen, but to take this to court is crazy. So yes, I think they are nuts. Steve, Chelsea, MI – Yes I think they are nuts if they are trying to stop somone belief. They are atheists not Obama so if they don't want to her God's name then don't listen, but to take this to court is crazy. So yes, I think they are nuts.

]]> By: Bill http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202224 Bill Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:53:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202224 Yawwwn...I know it's been four years since the last inauguration, but most of you should remember this happens EVERY four years. And EVERY four years these lawsuits are shot down. Usually they barely make the news, but I guess CNN and Fox et al are desparate for something to cover. I think I saw a live news conference for Charles Barkley's DUI arrest an hour ago... Yawwwn...I know it's been four years since the last inauguration, but most of you should remember this happens EVERY four years. And EVERY four years these lawsuits are shot down. Usually they barely make the news, but I guess CNN and Fox et al are desparate for something to cover. I think I saw a live news conference for Charles Barkley's DUI arrest an hour ago...

]]> By: Expect something else? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202212 Expect something else? Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:50:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202212 Mr. Newdow: May God have mercy on on you... Mr. Newdow: May God have mercy on on you...

]]> By: FrankinPhilly http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202206 FrankinPhilly Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:49:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202206 It is time to let America show its purality at the inauguration: If we're going to invoke god at the swearing in, let us not exclude other fictional characters like Dr. Seuss, Captain Ahab, Mayor McCheese and Elmo (to name a few). It is time to let America show its purality at the inauguration: If we're going to invoke god at the swearing in, let us not exclude other fictional characters like Dr. Seuss, Captain Ahab, Mayor McCheese and Elmo (to name a few).

]]> By: Proud American http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202201 Proud American Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:48:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202201 Why don't you Godless Idiots go and find your own country. Don't pray, but who do you think you are to tell me I can't? GOD BLESS AMERICA Why don't you Godless Idiots go and find your own country. Don't pray, but who do you think you are to tell me I can't? GOD BLESS AMERICA

]]> By: Andy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202197 Andy Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:47:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202197 As long as they don't replace him with freaking Allah! As long as they don't replace him with freaking Allah!

]]> By: Marc http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202196 Marc Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:47:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202196 First of all, I am not the 'Marc' who posted at December 31st, 2008 10:43 am ET. It's just a coincidence of first names. That said, here's my opinion: Mr. Newdow is doing exactly the same thing that the religious right have been doing the past years, force HIS beliefs upon everybody else. And in this particular case he's trying to force his opinion over the President Elect. Imagine what would you feel if someone said that your faith is 'not appropriate', even if you're an atheist or agnosthic? There is separation of Church and State in America? Yes. There is no mention to God in the Constitution? Yes. The 'So help me God' is not actually part of the cerimonial, more like a personnal reference used in the closing of the oath? Yes. Like someone said before, when comes the time to have the inauguration of the first Muslim/Budhist/Jew/Atheist president the words WILL OBVIOUSLY BE DIFERENT. But until then, he faith of the President is his (and someday hers) business, NO ONE HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH IT! First of all, I am not the 'Marc' who posted at December 31st, 2008 10:43 am ET. It's just a coincidence of first names.
That said, here's my opinion:
Mr. Newdow is doing exactly the same thing that the religious right have been doing the past years, force HIS beliefs upon everybody else. And in this particular case he's trying to force his opinion over the President Elect. Imagine what would you feel if someone said that your faith is 'not appropriate', even if you're an atheist or agnosthic?
There is separation of Church and State in America? Yes. There is no mention to God in the Constitution? Yes. The 'So help me God' is not actually part of the cerimonial, more like a personnal reference used in the closing of the oath? Yes.
Like someone said before, when comes the time to have the inauguration of the first Muslim/Budhist/Jew/Atheist president the words WILL OBVIOUSLY BE DIFERENT. But until then, he faith of the President is his (and someday hers) business, NO ONE HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH IT!

]]> By: Me (Chicago) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202194 Me (Chicago) Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:46:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202194 Those of you saying that the forefathers invoked God in the constitution so they know better than us. They also owned slaves - shall we continue that tradition too? Those of you saying that the forefathers invoked God in the constitution so they know better than us. They also owned slaves – shall we continue that tradition too?

]]> By: bill for barack http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202190 bill for barack Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:46:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202190 The idiots are blooming early this year. The idiots are blooming early this year.

]]> By: Sue http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202178 Sue Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:43:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202178 We cannot call ourselves a "Christian" nation when we indulge in wars. In fact, most "Christians" in the US worship in a place with a US flag-do they count their allegiance to their God, or to the US? If people truly followed Jesus Christ, they would find a way to end wars, end intolerance, end poverty, forgive our enemies, and live simply. We are far from that model, except for the Amish, Mennonites, old line Brethren, and the Quakers. If the religious among us do not see the folly of swearing to God to serve and protect the country , thus going against God's teachings, it's no wonder that we are confused about so many other things. We cannot call ourselves a "Christian" nation when we indulge in wars. In fact, most "Christians" in the US worship in a place with a US flag-do they count their allegiance to their God, or to the US? If people truly followed Jesus Christ, they would find a way to end wars, end intolerance, end poverty, forgive our enemies, and live simply. We are far from that model, except for the Amish, Mennonites, old line Brethren, and the Quakers.

If the religious among us do not see the folly of swearing to God to serve and protect the country , thus going against God's teachings, it's no wonder that we are confused about so many other things.

]]> By: Religious and Proud of it http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202173 Religious and Proud of it Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:42:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202173 Give me a break. Our country was settled by Christians, and the word "God" has been closely integrated into our culture since that time. In addition, due to the melting pot nature of our country, the term has grown to include everyone's God of all religions. I am sick and tired of hearing about all these stupid lawsuits trying to knock down statues and take every reference to religion out of the public eye. Because people are so afraid of lawsuits, the country ends up bending over backwards to please minority groups who feel violated. I feel violated that you are taking away my right to talk about religion in public and to have my children pray in school. Get with the program and quit your radical baloney. Give me a break. Our country was settled by Christians, and the word "God" has been closely integrated into our culture since that time. In addition, due to the melting pot nature of our country, the term has grown to include everyone's God of all religions. I am sick and tired of hearing about all these stupid lawsuits trying to knock down statues and take every reference to religion out of the public eye. Because people are so afraid of lawsuits, the country ends up bending over backwards to please minority groups who feel violated. I feel violated that you are taking away my right to talk about religion in public and to have my children pray in school. Get with the program and quit your radical baloney.

]]> By: Jen P http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202167 Jen P Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:41:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202167 I think God should be taken out of our govenment totally. Yes. I think money should not have any god's name on it. I think govenment buildings should not have anything religious on them. At this point, with the country going through pains the way it is, I think this is an arguement for another time. Lets get our men and women out of Iraq, fix our economy and get healthcare straightened out and THEN worry about such luxuries as worrying about this. I think it needs to be worked on, but lets focus on the right things right now. I think God should be taken out of our govenment totally. Yes. I think money should not have any god's name on it. I think govenment buildings should not have anything religious on them.

At this point, with the country going through pains the way it is, I think this is an arguement for another time. Lets get our men and women out of Iraq, fix our economy and get healthcare straightened out and THEN worry about such luxuries as worrying about this. I think it needs to be worked on, but lets focus on the right things right now.

]]> By: Randy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202154 Randy Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:38:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202154 PE Obama has the right to say what he wants at the inauguration. If God, and I mean my God, is referenced, then so be it. That is a 1st Ammendment right, is it not? The ACLU may chime in on this, but why should the majority that believe in a higher power bow to a minority that does not? I am hoping to bring back school prayer and saying the pledge and invocations and such. I feel my rights, and the majorities rights, were violated when these were taken away. And to Esther who said, "It does violate the constitution ban on church and state serparation, but somehow the extreme right still believes that theirs is the only religion in America, and therefore should be invoked every time we do anything! Don't they pray before Senate and House hearings? I have profound respect for the Christian religion but eventually American's need to come to terms with real America, it includes everyone! We are supposed to be free to worship not forced to!" There is nothing in the constitution about any separation of church and state. Read it. If you find something, state it chapter and verse, but it does not exist. PE Obama has the right to say what he wants at the inauguration. If God, and I mean my God, is referenced, then so be it. That is a 1st Ammendment right, is it not?
The ACLU may chime in on this, but why should the majority that believe in a higher power bow to a minority that does not?
I am hoping to bring back school prayer and saying the pledge and invocations and such. I feel my rights, and the majorities rights, were violated when these were taken away.
And to Esther who said, "It does violate the constitution ban on church and state serparation, but somehow the extreme right still believes that theirs is the only religion in America, and therefore should be invoked every time we do anything! Don't they pray before Senate and House hearings? I have profound respect for the Christian religion but eventually American's need to come to terms with real America, it includes everyone! We are supposed to be free to worship not forced to!" There is nothing in the constitution about any separation of church and state. Read it. If you find something, state it chapter and verse, but it does not exist.

]]> By: tom http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202149 tom Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:36:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202149 so funny how the religous right wants religion to rule this nation yet they want to start wars with any nation that another religion rules that nation.... thru out history every nation ruled by its major religion was and is totally unfair and evil and corrupt.... keep religion out of laws and the government and the u.s.a. will be a great nation. keep letting the bible banging right to impose there antique and out of date ideas run this nation and we will be nothing more than a third world country. so funny how the religous right wants religion to rule this nation yet they want to start wars with any nation that another religion rules that nation.... thru out history every nation ruled by its major religion was and is totally unfair and evil and corrupt.... keep religion out of laws and the government and the u.s.a. will be a great nation. keep letting the bible banging right to impose there antique and out of date ideas run this nation and we will be nothing more than a third world country.

]]> By: richard http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202145 richard Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:36:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202145 I hope it offends every atheists. I'm only offended by people who get offended I hope it offends every atheists. I'm only offended by people who get offended

]]> By: You know who bless you http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202130 You know who bless you Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:31:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202130 What if someone sneezes? What if someone sneezes?

]]> By: Scott http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202127 Scott Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:30:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202127 Atheists / Democrats...are they not one of the same? Atheists / Democrats...are they not one of the same?

]]> By: Y http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202122 Y Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:29:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202122 Tell the atheists to go back in their hole of unbelief and worship themselves. If they don't believe in God and religion then they shouldn't believe in politics and presidents. If they're offended at people praying for the well-being of our President and our country then don't watch the inauguration. Tell the atheists to go back in their hole of unbelief and worship themselves. If they don't believe in God and religion then they shouldn't believe in politics and presidents. If they're offended at people praying for the well-being of our President and our country then don't watch the inauguration.

]]> By: Chris http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202103 Chris Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:27:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202103 Oh, give me a break. I'm an agnostic, and, quite frankly, I couldn't care less if the inauguration contains references to God. It's really not a big deal... Oh, give me a break. I'm an agnostic, and, quite frankly, I couldn't care less if the inauguration contains references to God. It's really not a big deal...

]]> By: Don http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202099 Don Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:26:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202099 heres another thing out of everything thats happening in our country some moron deems this topic necessary to bring up. lets worry about the more important things shall we. like kids not getting a decent meal, our school system spitting out uneducated kids, and the homeless. heres another thing out of everything thats happening in our country some moron deems this topic necessary to bring up. lets worry about the more important things shall we. like kids not getting a decent meal, our school system spitting out uneducated kids, and the homeless.

]]> By: Matt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202100 Matt Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:26:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202100 To the unbelievable idiot who would try and sue for this please hand over ever dollar, quarter, dime, nickle and penny you have. They all say In God We Trust on them. You are so immensly stupid you do not deserve to own money anymore. Spend the rest of your days a pennyless idiot you hypocrit. And to Ryan in Va who does not believe this is a Christian nation please learn some geography and history. Look to your right simpleton at my home state of Maryland. What do you think it was named after dummy? To the unbelievable idiot who would try and sue for this please hand over ever dollar, quarter, dime, nickle and penny you have. They all say In God We Trust on them. You are so immensly stupid you do not deserve to own money anymore. Spend the rest of your days a pennyless idiot you hypocrit.

And to Ryan in Va who does not believe this is a Christian nation please learn some geography and history. Look to your right simpleton at my home state of Maryland. What do you think it was named after dummy?

]]> By: Wake UP America http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202094 Wake UP America Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:25:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202094 This lawsuit is ridiculous! THESE PEOPLE ARE EXPRESSING THEIR FREEDOM OF RELIGION TO HAVE A CEREMONY TO FIT THEIR BELIEFS! THIS IS A CEREMONY, like a wedding, a funeral, a christening, a baby naming, etc I have attended weddings that are not of my faith, but I respect the choices of the people getting married. I don't cry fowl and run out to place a lawsuit. This country was founded on religion. What is the percentage of Christians in this country compared to the number of other religions? I am so tired of "political correctness" that I finally started telling everyone - MERRY CHRISTMAS! This is being taken to the extremes! Not everyone is going to pleased about every aspect! Wait until Oblahblahblah has to make a decision and choose sides in some of the situations that he is going to face when he takes office. Let's see if he still remains "the chosen one" to those who voted for him! This lawsuit is ridiculous!

THESE PEOPLE ARE EXPRESSING THEIR FREEDOM OF RELIGION TO HAVE A CEREMONY TO FIT THEIR BELIEFS! THIS IS A CEREMONY, like a wedding, a funeral, a christening, a baby naming, etc I have attended weddings that are not of my faith, but I respect the choices of the people getting married. I don't cry fowl and run out to place a lawsuit.

This country was founded on religion.

What is the percentage of Christians in this country compared to the number of other religions?

I am so tired of "political correctness" that I finally started telling everyone – MERRY CHRISTMAS! This is being taken to the extremes!

Not everyone is going to pleased about every aspect!

Wait until Oblahblahblah has to make a decision and choose sides in some of the situations that he is going to face when he takes office. Let's see if he still remains "the chosen one" to those who voted for him!

]]> By: God's religion would be...? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202088 God's religion would be...? Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:24:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202088 John December 31st, 2008 11:36 am ET "I see their point. The concept of a Christian "God" is forced down our throats at every opportunity in this country. " Despite our Jusdeo-Christian heritage, that's not their point John. These folks get torqued at ANY mention of a higher power. As has been pointed out in other posts, God doesn't have a religion; God is just God. Speaking of God in a neutral context is not condoning the "establishment of religion" because religion deosn't have anything to do with God. Religion is a human invention... a convenient way for people to define their own comfort levels with a whole host of issues. Any attempt to attach the phrase "So help me God" to any religious sect or teaching is doomed to fail because by itself, it is a neutral statement; just the recognition that there is a higher power in the universe. That's why the idiot who is suing has lost in similar suits in 2001 and 2005. John December 31st, 2008 11:36 am ET

"I see their point. The concept of a Christian "God" is forced down our throats at every opportunity in this country. "

Despite our Jusdeo-Christian heritage, that's not their point John. These folks get torqued at ANY mention of a higher power. As has been pointed out in other posts, God doesn't have a religion; God is just God. Speaking of God in a neutral context is not condoning the "establishment of religion" because religion deosn't have anything to do with God. Religion is a human invention... a convenient way for people to define their own comfort levels with a whole host of issues. Any attempt to attach the phrase "So help me God" to any religious sect or teaching is doomed to fail because by itself, it is a neutral statement; just the recognition that there is a higher power in the universe. That's why the idiot who is suing has lost in similar suits in 2001 and 2005.

]]> By: xcusme http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202085 xcusme Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:24:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202085 The anti God's are part of the reason the world is in the state it is in. How dare they want to dictate what should be used because they dont believe. May they burn in hell. We need to put God back in our lives and our country. He is the only entity that will save this God foresaken world. If you want to be atheist so be it but leave the God fearing people out of it. Toooooo much evil in this world and they should not be allowed to have their way. The anti God's are part of the reason the world is in the state it is in. How dare they want to dictate what should be used because they dont believe. May they burn in hell. We need to put God back in our lives and our country. He is the only entity that will save this God foresaken world. If you want to be atheist so be it but leave the God fearing people out of it. Toooooo much evil in this world and they should not be allowed to have their way.

]]> By: Matt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202074 Matt Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:22:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202074 To the unbelievable idiot who would try and sue for this please hand over ever dollar, quarter, dime, nickle and penny you have. They all say In God We Trust on them. You are so immensly stupid you do not deserve to own money anymore. Spend the rest of your days a pennyless idiot you hypocrit. To the unbelievable idiot who would try and sue for this please hand over ever dollar, quarter, dime, nickle and penny you have. They all say In God We Trust on them. You are so immensly stupid you do not deserve to own money anymore. Spend the rest of your days a pennyless idiot you hypocrit.

]]> By: proudliberal-independent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202065 proudliberal-independent Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:21:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202065 good. it has no place in government. anywhere! i hope they win. good. it has no place in government. anywhere! i hope they win.

]]> By: KG http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202063 KG Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:21:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202063 You Christians are way too sensitive. Granted, this lawsuit is silly and frivilous, but stop acting so persecuted. And by the way, nobody is trying to get rid of Xmas. That's all in BillO's paranoid fantasies. You Christians are way too sensitive. Granted, this lawsuit is silly and frivilous, but stop acting so persecuted.

And by the way, nobody is trying to get rid of Xmas. That's all in BillO's paranoid fantasies.

]]> By: Don http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202060 Don Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:20:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202060 I have a fix for those that don't want to here God said during the inauguration. Dont listen to it! I have a fix for those that don't want to here God said during the inauguration. Dont listen to it!

]]> By: Ryan in VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202047 Ryan in VA Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:17:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202047 America is a Christian nation? Really? I defy anyone out there to go to their elected representation and demand that they introduce legislation to adopt Christianity as the official religion of the United States of America. See how far THAT goes toward being made law. Do that and you'll all see exactly how much the USA is a "Christian Nation." America is a Christian nation? Really? I defy anyone out there to go to their elected representation and demand that they introduce legislation to adopt Christianity as the official religion of the United States of America. See how far THAT goes toward being made law.

Do that and you'll all see exactly how much the USA is a "Christian Nation."

]]> By: DOC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202046 DOC Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:17:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202046 I find it rather odd that incoming presidents who claim to be "christians" place their hands on the bible and swear. The book instructs believers NOT to swear ANY oath but "let your yes be yes and your no be no". "Swearing in" a president with his hand on the bible goes directly against what that very book instructs! Strange days indeed….. I find it rather odd that incoming presidents who claim to be "christians" place their hands on the bible and swear.

The book instructs believers NOT to swear ANY oath but "let your yes be yes and your no be no".

"Swearing in" a president with his hand on the bible goes directly against what that very book instructs!

Strange days indeed…..

]]> By: Dan, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202044 Dan, TX Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:17:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202044 Let's face it, most of us here are atheists, whether we admit it or not. Only someone strange would object to God being mentioned. God can mean many things and everyone has their own view. Let's face it, most of us here are atheists, whether we admit it or not. Only someone strange would object to God being mentioned. God can mean many things and everyone has their own view.

]]> By: Ian Minneapolis, MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202042 Ian Minneapolis, MN Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:17:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202042 Seperation of church and state people....it's one of the major reasons this country was founded for. Let stop stomping on the constitution. PLEASE Seperation of church and state people....it's one of the major reasons this country was founded for. Let stop stomping on the constitution. PLEASE

]]> By: EW http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202034 EW Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:16:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202034 Seperation of Church and State is NOT in the Constitution. Anyone that says it is has not read the document. Seperation of Church and State is NOT in the Constitution. Anyone that says it is has not read the document.

]]> By: Chris in MI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202033 Chris in MI Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:16:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202033 Why are so many who are posing comments having a hard time spelling "separation?" So far, I've seen it spelled "seperation" at least a half dozen times. (Just curious...) Why are so many who are posing comments having a hard time spelling "separation?" So far, I've seen it spelled "seperation" at least a half dozen times. (Just curious...)

]]> By: SMR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202032 SMR Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:16:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202032 SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD!!! SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD,SO HELP ME GOD!!!

]]> By: S Callahan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202025 S Callahan Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:15:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202025 The US is a Republic built on the strength of God, and therefore should always be acknowledged. It's not dictating your doctrine, it's acknowleging the Creator. The US is a Republic built on the strength of God, and therefore should always be acknowledged. It's not dictating your doctrine, it's acknowleging the Creator.

]]> By: Waste of Time http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202024 Waste of Time Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:15:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202024 This is a total waste of our court systems time! Live and let live. Why do you Atheist care if he says "So help me God!"? You should'nt be offended by a reference to God that isn't made directly at you! It isn't being forced on you! PE Obama will be promising based on what HE believes in.(Freedom of Speech & Religion) When and if an atheist is ever elected President they will be promising based on what they believe in.(Freedom of Speech & Religion or lack of). At that time we Christians will have to deal with it. So for now you DEAL with it!! Again Live and Let Live!! Isn't Wednow's 15 min of fame years over with!! Let's all grow up please! This is a very diverse nation...... You can please some of the people sometime, but you can NEVER please all of the people! Let's choose our battles wisely.... This is a total waste of our court systems time! Live and let live. Why do you Atheist care if he says "So help me God!"? You should'nt be offended by a reference to God that isn't made directly at you! It isn't being forced on you!
PE Obama will be promising based on what HE believes in.(Freedom of Speech & Religion) When and if an atheist is ever elected President they will be promising based on what they believe in.(Freedom of Speech & Religion or lack of). At that time we Christians will have to deal with it. So for now you DEAL with it!! Again Live and Let Live!!
Isn't Wednow's 15 min of fame years over with!! Let's all grow up please! This is a very diverse nation......
You can please some of the people sometime, but you can NEVER please all of the people! Let's choose our battles wisely....

]]> By: Rob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202018 Rob Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:14:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202018 God, I wish all these idiots would just go away. It is not gov't telling the new President what to say but it is the choice of that person of what he wants to say. Every president elect chooses what he wants to say for his inaguration and by no means is he saying it for the whole country. If you don't want to hear it then don't listen. For the guy with the lawsuit I hope nobody gives you a ticket to go to see it !!! It is people like you that ties up our court system with frivolous suits like this instead of concentrating on delivering real justice. God, I wish all these idiots would just go away. It is not gov't telling the new President what to say but it is the choice of that person of what he wants to say. Every president elect chooses what he wants to say for his inaguration and by no means is he saying it for the whole country. If you don't want to hear it then don't listen. For the guy with the lawsuit I hope nobody gives you a ticket to go to see it !!! It is people like you that ties up our court system with frivolous suits like this instead of concentrating on delivering real justice.

]]> By: vincent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2202013 vincent Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:13:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2202013 There are way too many "religionists" who think it is their God given right to IMPOSE their beliefs on others...Look at the bloody history of the Christian faith....and they should all be ashamed. I don't like my place is our culture being grouped with folks like those. Spirituality is free, religion costs way too much. At the end of the day, sometimes all there is left is self respect and dignity. The Christian faith offers neither. It is time to take it off the table in the context of American society and values....and especially when it comes to leading this country forward and re-establishing ourselves in the world community. There are way too many "religionists" who think it is their God given right to IMPOSE their beliefs on others...Look at the bloody history of the Christian faith....and they should all be ashamed. I don't like my place is our culture being grouped with folks like those. Spirituality is free, religion costs way too much. At the end of the day, sometimes all there is left is self respect and dignity. The Christian faith offers neither. It is time to take it off the table in the context of American society and values....and especially when it comes to leading this country forward and re-establishing ourselves in the world community.

]]> By: KATHY IN NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2201998 KATHY IN NC Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:09:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2201998 IT IS ALMOST UNBELIEVEABLE THAT PEOPLE WOULD WASTE TIME AND MONEY FILING LAWSUITS FOR STUPID REASONS. WHETHER PEOPLE AGREE OR NOT AMERICA IS A NATION FOUNDED ON "IN GOD WE TRUST". I WONDER HOW ANYONE COULD DENY THE FACT THERE IS A TRUE, AND LIVING GOD. I AM INTELLIGENT, COLLEGE EDUCATED, AND I DID NOT MAKE MYSELF WAKE UP THIS MORNING OR DO ANYTHING TO MAKE MY HEART BEAT CONTINUOSLY. IT IS SAD THAT CREATION DOES NOT WANT TO GIVE CREDIT TO ITS CREATOR. OBAMA WILL NEED ALL THE HELP, GUIDANCE, WISDOM, AND PRAYERS TO GOD TO DEAL WITH ALL THE ISSUES THAT ARE FACING AMERICA. PEOPLE CAN FILE SILLY LAWSUITS LIKE THIS BECAUSE IN AMERICA YOU CAN BELIEVE WHAT YOU WANT TO BELIEVE WITHOUT THE FEAR OF PERSECUTION. I AM NOT AGAINST THOSE WHO SAY THERE IS NO GOD, I JUST DO NOT AGREE WITH THEM. LEAVE THE INGURATION ALONE. IT IS ALMOST UNBELIEVEABLE THAT PEOPLE WOULD WASTE TIME AND MONEY FILING LAWSUITS FOR STUPID REASONS. WHETHER PEOPLE AGREE OR NOT AMERICA IS A NATION FOUNDED ON "IN GOD WE TRUST". I WONDER HOW ANYONE COULD DENY THE FACT THERE IS A TRUE, AND LIVING GOD. I AM INTELLIGENT, COLLEGE EDUCATED, AND I DID NOT MAKE MYSELF WAKE UP THIS MORNING OR DO ANYTHING TO MAKE MY HEART BEAT CONTINUOSLY. IT IS SAD THAT CREATION DOES NOT WANT TO GIVE CREDIT TO ITS CREATOR. OBAMA WILL NEED ALL THE HELP, GUIDANCE, WISDOM, AND PRAYERS TO GOD TO DEAL WITH ALL THE ISSUES THAT ARE FACING AMERICA. PEOPLE CAN FILE SILLY LAWSUITS LIKE THIS BECAUSE IN AMERICA YOU CAN BELIEVE WHAT YOU WANT TO BELIEVE WITHOUT THE FEAR OF PERSECUTION. I AM NOT AGAINST THOSE WHO SAY THERE IS NO GOD, I JUST DO NOT AGREE WITH THEM. LEAVE THE INGURATION ALONE.

]]> By: Ken Sawyer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/31/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-religious-references-at-inauguration/#comment-2201987 Ken Sawyer Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:07:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=33892#comment-2201987 You ,CNN ,are your own worst enemy.You censor the truth and protect your investment in future news. You are wiling to forget the past history if it serves your purpose. You will not win in the end if this country is to survive. Socialism destroys democracies. You ,CNN ,are your own worst enemy.You censor the truth and protect your investment in future news. You are wiling to forget the past history if it serves your purpose. You will not win in the end if this country is to survive. Socialism destroys democracies.

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