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DEL.ICIO.USDecatur pastor prays with Dems
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
By Aaron Gould Sheinin asheinin@ajc.com
Denver — The Rev. Cynthia Hale, pastor of Ray of Hope Christian Church in Decatur, asked for God’s blessings at the opening of the second night of the Democratic National Convention.
Hale was chosen to deliver the invocation shortly after Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin brought the convention to order.
Here is a transcript of her remarks:
“Great and awesome God, as we gather in this place from all across the length and breadth of this nation, we pause to acknowledge you as the one in whom we live and move and have our being. You, oh God, created us in your image and likeness and invited us to partner with you in the stewardship of your world. We are called to be faithful over the earth, its people and resources.
“On this day as we gather to renew America’s promise, we are keenly aware of the challenges American families are facing. God, people are being hit hard by the economic downturn, the energy crisis and rising food costs, the mortgage mayhem, as well as the absence of affordable housing and health care. Parents desire and deserve to be able to give their children quality and affordable education from pre-school through college.
“Times are tough; people are struggling; some have lost hope. We know, God, that this is not your perfect will for any of your people. It is your desire that all people have these basic human needs met. It is your desire that all would prosper and be in good health. It is your desire that everyone would be treated with dignity and respect.
“As a nation and as a party, we are at a crucial time. We have an opportunity to not only make history, but to bring about change we can all believe in and restore hope to the hearts of women and men. Unite us as a party, oh God. Let us be one in this common purpose, to renew our promise so that we might live out our creed to be one nation under god, with liberty and justice for all.
“In your strong and mighty name, we pray. Amen.”
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By Churchill
August 26, 2008 11:54 PM | Link to this
Pres. Clinton leaked that he will not attend Obama’s big speech. The timing seems to be a bit fishy. The media are going on and on about unity after Hillary’s big speech and this just happens to come out? Peace.
By Copyleft
August 27, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this
Still wishing and hoping for a Democratic implosion, eh Churchill? The absence of rioting must be devastating to you.
By Churchill
August 27, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this
Yes. I am disappointed. But the emotional riot involving Hillary, Bill and the Obama’s helps. Peace.
By Churchill
August 30, 2008 8:32 PM | Link to this
Nevr fear Ruch Limbug just sent me a email only the truly righteous are privy to commence Operation Egg on my Face, maybe the pubs will riot in the twin cities when the realization sinks in that there party is full of crooks and sharlatans. Operation Egg on my Face Yeah megga dittos liberals boo. Peace.
By churchill
August 30, 2008 10:31 PM | Link to this
I have been name hijacked by some lib loser. You guys are getting worried? Huh? Peace
By Churchill
August 31, 2008 6:30 AM | Link to this
I am mad as hell, McCain’s choice of a WOMAN is going to cost him THE QUEER vote, I’m Voting for Barr, a real Conservative.
By Churchill
August 31, 2008 8:02 AM | Link to this
I have a few extra tickets & will be driving the wife’s Volvo up on Monday morning, if you want to ride with me.
Paul’s backers plan alternative rally Associated Press | Story updated at 8:28 pm on 8/30/2008
WASHINGTON - There’s no room at the Xcel Energy Center for maverick Ron Paul, so his acolytes have packed their cars, hitched rides on “Ronvoys” and will pitch tents at Ronstock ‘08 in Minneapolis in defiance of next week’s GOP convention in St. Paul, Minn.
Almost 9,800 tickets had been sold for the Rally for the Republic, which seeks to bring together activists who are anti-war, anti-government regulation, anti-immigration, anti-taxes, anti-Federal Reserve, anti-outsourcing, pro-individual liberty, pro-civil liberties and pro-Paul.
The Ronvoys - fleets of buses and vans carrying Paul’s loyalists - were to begin arriving Saturday. A few rally-goers planned to walk from Green Bay, Wis., and join up with Paul for the final miles of their Walk4Freedom. Other attendees are driving, carpooling or flying in for the convention alternative.
Paul, a Texas congressman who failed in a bid for the Republican presidential nomination, considers the rally a celebration of traditional Republican values of limited government - and a poke in the eye of the GOP.
By Churchill
August 31, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this
The Libs are still name hijacking. The Palin pick has the left worried. I would never go to some stupid Ru Paul rally. He and his supports crashed like a lead blimp.
I support McCain and Palin. You libs are in for one heck of a let down.