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5. I'd be pretty pissed if I went to a political meeting and it started with a prayer.

Thu Oct 9, 2025, 10:23 AM

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It's not church. I don't believe in a deity.

I would not object to a moment of silence for those who do believe to pray.

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Do Democratic meetings and events begin with a prayer? [View all] duhneece Thursday OP

AFAIK it depends on the particular group, no requirement. Ocelot II Thursday #1

Don't know snowybirdie Thursday #2

Just Rebl2 Thursday #9

I stopped attending when the naked dancing around the bonfire ended. bluedigger Thursday #3

I agree. The naked dancing was the reason I showed up Wifes husband Thursday #16

It varies from place to place and organization to organization. MineralMan Thursday #4

I wouldn't care if it started with a prayer womanofthehills Thursday #8

I suspect that like me, most here have no problem with religion... Trueblue Texan Thursday #12

Good for you. I do care. Happy Hoosier Thursday #13

Depends upon the group UpInArms Thursday #6

Thank you all for your replies duhneece Thursday #10

Our meetings do not begin with a prayer. Trueblue Texan Thursday #11

I'm 100% with your lunchmate. Xavier Breath Thursday #14