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Trueblue Texan

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12. I suspect that like me, most here have no problem with religion...

Reply to womanofthehills (Reply #8)

Thu Oct 9, 2025, 10:59 AM

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...but I DO have a problem with a single religion (typically Christianity) being the preferred religion that is selected by a few to satisfy all. It doesn't, and that's why it's not appropriate for a handful people to promote it in diverse groups such as the Democratic Party. And yes, leading a Christian prayer in such a group IS promoting the Christian faith.

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

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

Supplications To Genocidal Magic Sky Fairies Are The Antethisis Of Reasoned Governance MayReasonRule Thursday #7

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

Prayers could be held after the meeting is adjourned, so the non-religious don't have to to suffer RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Thursday #15