BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
Throughout our Nation's history, Americans have come together in moments of great challenge and uncertainty to humble themselves in prayer. In 1775, as the Continental Congress began the task of forging a new Nation, colonists were asked to observe a day of quiet humiliation and prayer. Almost a century later, as the flames of the Civil War burned from north to south, President Lincoln and the Congress once again asked the American people to pray as the fate of their Nation hung in the balance.
It is in that spirit of unity and reflection that we once again designate the first Thursday in May as the National Day of Prayer. Let us remember those who came before us, and let us each give thanks for the courage and compassion shown by so many in this country and around the world.
On this day of unity and prayer, let us also honor the service and sacrifice of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. We celebrate their commitment to uphold our highest ideals, and we recognize that it is because of them that we continue to live in a Nation where people of all faiths can worship or not worship according to the dictates of their conscience.
Let us also use this day to come together in a moment of peace and goodwill. Our world grows smaller by the day, and our varied beliefs can bring us together to feed the hungry and comfort the afflicted; to make peace where there is strife; and to lift up those who have fallen on hard times. As we observe this day of prayer, we remember the one law that binds all great religions together: the Golden Rule, and its call to love one another; to understand one another; and to treat with dignity and respect those with whom we share a brief moment on this Earth.
The Congress, by Public Law 100-307, as amended, has called on the President to issue each year a proclamation designating the first Thursday in May as a "National Day of Prayer."
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 7, 2009, as a National Day of Prayer. I call upon Americans to pray in thanksgiving for our freedoms and blessings and to ask for God's continued guidance, grace, and protection for this land that we love.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.
BARACK OBAMA
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In 120 years from now, we will all be dead under ground. That is the truth at least for those of you who are able to read this now. Did you know that Stalin with all the power and prestige he had, was looking to escape death at the end b/c of the fear of death?
Where will you be in 120 years... Bible says it very clear that there will be two groups: ones who believe and are in heavin, and ones who is wise in their own eyes and chose not to believe and are forever condemned. Bible is also clear that God is not only God of love, but God of wrath to those who are sinful and ones who turned away even though He himself came to earth to die on the cross to pay the penalty for our sin!
Keep thinking that not believing anything is the way, or rely on big bang theory which cannot be proven, or evolution theory which keeps on changing without a solid ground, do whatever you wish, but be mindful of where you will end up -
To Rev. Michael Church: The Islamo Fascists completely agree with you! They also say the multitude of religions is the problem. Don't you all learn anything after a couple thousand years? If we were a Christian country it would have been mentioned in the Constitution or the Declaration of Independence. I guess I'm not part of the problem because I don't believe in any religious nonsense.
I think arguing over all this hooplah is ridiculous...but i guess thats what blogging is...posting your opinion. Perhaps i'm "out of my league" here..(i sure hope so). But i have several friends in the workplace from different ethnic & religious backgrounds, one in peticular from Tibet whom is a Buhdist
Well, i somehow didn't get the most important part of my blog up there, perhaps there is a limit on the number of words, or they edited it, my poing was not that my friend is a Bhuddist, but that i share Jesus & the Bible with her, and she tells me about her beliefs, and we've concluded that there is only ONE God, and i think that is a step in the direction of World Peace. Most Americans do not know the oppression that some (say Tibetans) have experienced. ...a small step in the direction of World Peace? yes. a little silly of me? Perhaps. But i had to share.
Good job Obama.
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