That was the most politically-driven prayer I have ever heard.

[olkaz]

I just got back from the Springfield event (I live there) and I'm not sure if it was broadcasted, but before anybody spoke, there was a prayer given by somebody. It was the most bizarre thing, praying for healthcare and other political goals.

Look, I want all those things as much as anybody, but that prayer was embarrassing. People around me were like "wtf is this"?

Other than that, the event rocked. GOBAMA!

[ingac70]

1. If repukes can pray to do away with minimum wage, women's rights...

and for more wars, I don't see why Dems of the religious persuasion can't vote for the things they want for the nation.

[olkaz]

3. I think that's what repulsed me.

We're better than that.

[grannie4peace]

2. sorry bout that-

i don't know cause they didn't broadcast it. when he was in lynchburg the prayer was just like in a church here.

[FrenchieCat]

4. Well the Fundies are praying for rain.....

so I'm all for praying for healthcare and peace in the world.

Good deal, it seems to me. :)

Give us more details on the event, why dontcha?

[rucky]

5. Healthcare shouldn't be a political goal,

but a moral imperative. I think it's an appropriate thing to pray for, since that's our best shot at single payer.

[GreenPartyVoter]

6. I don't care for prayers at public gatherings liek that, but I can understand

making a wish list like that. Hard not to after the mess we've lived with for the last 7 years.