John T wrote:

"Teacherjh" wrote in message


But...if that's the bias of the majority of the Members, where's
the harm?

The harm is that the whole point of the constitution is to protect
the minority against the tyranny of the majority.

My statement was specifically regarding the prayer offered at the opening
of
sessions of Congress. Nothing more. Such a prayer can hardly be
considered
"tyranny of the majority."

We were taught the principle as 'the will of the people with protection of
the rights of the minority". So it need not be 'tyranny' to be harmful.

But what happens all too often is that non-participation is used against
those of different faiths.

Any members that feel the need to pray before going to work can do so
anytime and with anyone outside the chamber. If they were sensitive to the
role they play in government and their agenda is not to promote religion
then they would have got their praying done before hand and have no need of
risking offending anyone.


That said, I'll spend money no matter what is printed on it. So send
me some if you don't like what it says.

Completely agreed!

Amen!
--
Frank....H