Iowa

47of74

(18,470 posts) Wed Apr 8, 2020, 10:36 PM Apr 2020

Sigh, Kimmy thinks we can pray to Jeeeeeezus our way out of the crisis

Ugh

The governor of Iowa signed a proclamation on Wednesday calling on Iowans to "unite in prayer" during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to the governor's office.

Gov. Kim Reynolds designated Thursday, April 9, 2020, as a "Day of Prayer" in response to the spread of COVID-19 in the state. Thursday is the first day of Passover, as well as the Christian holy day of Maundy Thursday.

Connie Ryan, executive director of the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa, issued a statement that said it was inappropriate for the governor's office to issue such a proclamation which only focused on a specific set of religious beliefs and practices.

“While many Iowans are people of faith who do pray as part of living out their faith beliefs, it is never the role of elected officials to promote any particular religion or any religious practice," Ryan said, in the statement. "The Governor should focus on the best practices in public health to ensure the safety and well-being of all Iowans, not the practices of any religion. Promoting religious practices is the role of faith leaders, not elected officials.”

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Sigh, Kimmy thinks we can pray to Jeeeeeezus our way out of the crisis (Original Post) 47of74 Apr 2020 OP

Oh, for fuck's sake. Jamastiene Apr 2020 #1

I've pretty much given up on trying to explain things to them. 47of74 Apr 2020 #2

I understand. Jamastiene Apr 2020 #4

their god should stop killing non-believers and stick to its own kind IMO nt msongs Apr 2020 #3

Poor Kimmy. Wellstone ruled Apr 2020 #5

So tired of the fucking Xians, their conceits and elitism. stopbush Apr 2020 #6

There is no harm in prayer. Piratedog Apr 2020 #7

Thank you, Piratedog. pazzyanne Apr 2020 #8

Dear Gov Reynolds, bubbazero Apr 2020 #9

Jamastiene

(38,197 posts)

1. Oh, for fuck's sake.

Reply to 47of74 (Original post)

Wed Apr 8, 2020, 10:43 PM

Apr 2020

They never stop and they never do anyone any good, except their own pride. For them to claim to be so holier than thou, they sure do embrace pride a lot. They are proud that they publicly and loudly pray, which the Bible ALSO says is a sin and not right too.

They are getting it all wrong. I wish the smarter, more sane, aka liberal Christians would smack them upside the head, mostly figuratively unless it takes more, (if it takes more, I'm agnostic, but I will volunteer if more is needed), and point this shit out to them. Their overly melodramatic public announcement they they are praying and making a spectacle out of themselves is sickening to watch. Their God said pray in private and STFU about it. They need someone to read their Bibles to them for a while until they learn.

47of74

(18,470 posts)

2. I've pretty much given up on trying to explain things to them.

Reply to Jamastiene (Reply #1)

Wed Apr 8, 2020, 10:48 PM

Apr 2020

They're bound and determined to worship the fundie Jeeeeeeeeezus I mentioned earlier even though he has nothing to do with the actual Jesus Christ. Along with that Orange Fuck Face golden calf. At some point people just have to cut their losses and figure out ways to get around these idiots and leave them in the dust.

I have neither the time, energy, or mental health to explain the actual teaching of Jesus Christ to these fucks.

Jamastiene

(38,197 posts)

4. I understand.

Reply to 47of74 (Reply #2)

Wed Apr 8, 2020, 10:59 PM

Apr 2020

They are extremely stubborn and willfully ignorant. You can try to teach them, but they believe what they have been told, without ever checking.

msongs

(70,363 posts)

3. their god should stop killing non-believers and stick to its own kind IMO nt

Reply to 47of74 (Original post)

Wed Apr 8, 2020, 10:59 PM

Apr 2020

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)

5. Poor Kimmy.

Reply to 47of74 (Original post)

Wed Apr 8, 2020, 11:22 PM

Apr 2020

Wait till all those Meat Packing Plants really start shutting down. That will make her and her so called supporters scream to high hell.

stopbush

(24,633 posts)

6. So tired of the fucking Xians, their conceits and elitism.

Reply to 47of74 (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2020, 01:27 AM

Apr 2020

Piratedog

(266 posts)

7. There is no harm in prayer.

Reply to 47of74 (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2020, 03:27 AM

Apr 2020

First, there are millions of folks of faith.
Second, this is the most holy of weeks for Christians.
Third, she isn’t declaring this in lieu of other action.
Fourth, if you don’t wAnt to pray then don’t

So please get off your atheistic/agnostic high horses. You’re just as bad.

Pray if you want to pray.

pazzyanne

(6,632 posts)

8. Thank you, Piratedog.

Reply to Piratedog (Reply #7)

Thu Apr 9, 2020, 10:02 AM

Apr 2020

As one of the millions of folks with faith, I agree with what you said wholeheartedly.

bubbazero

(296 posts)

9. Dear Gov Reynolds,

Reply to Piratedog (Reply #7)

Thu Apr 9, 2020, 05:53 PM

Apr 2020

Out of respect for other's religious beliefs, along with a DEEP desire to practice MY religion as I SEE FIT, could you please refrain from making ANY comments about ANYONE'S RELIGIOUS PRACTICES. Your statement today is actually an OFFENSE to some of us with religious beliefs. Leave the religious beliefs to THE PEOPLE n the religious leaders/teachers we each have freely chosen to follow or not! KEEP OUR GOVERNMENT OUT OF MY RELIGION------PERIOD!

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