Reply #18: It's a political party with many, many people of faith. [View All]

[qwlauren35]

Pretty much all of the data on American demographics says that the majority of the nation is Christian, and the number of people who are truly agnostic or atheist is small.

In God We Trust is stamped on our coins. I have no doubt that the HUGE majority of black Democrats have deep, deep Christian roots. So, the party is moving to the center.

Those of us who don't place our faith in a God have had a nice break from that emphasis for several years, but I will admit that over the years, I've matured and recognized myself for the minority that I am.

To me, it's the words that matter more than the idea of "prayer". If the words are "we give thanks for xxx", then there's no statement of where the thanks are going. I for one am very, very glad that the natural aspects of our planet, the revolving of the earth, our relationship to the sun, the growing of plants, the cleansing of water, the presence of air, etc. are as they are. I'm grateful, I'm thankful.

I have a feeling that those who do not welcome prayer at the convention are in the minority. Frankly, I think we can use all the help we can get. IF there's a god, goddess or collection of such, I'd sure like to have him/her/it/them on OUR side for a change.