2:30 pm ET June 9, 2011Gov. Rick Perry’s Day of Prayer Plan Attacked by Critics
by America Live
Though he continues to deny it publicly, close associates of Governor Rick Perry reportedly say that he’s considering a White House bid. How could his run be impacted by his plans for a statewide day of prayer in Texas? Perry’s seeking God’s guidance in solving the nation’s problems, but critics have called it a blatant violation of the separation of church and state.
Tony Perkins, the President of the Family Research Council, spoke to Gretchen about whether this shows a favoritism toward Christianity that will hurt Perry politically. Perkins says that over 80% of Americans identify themselves as Christian, and “To say that we’re going to have prayer, that’s not out of the mainstream, that is the mainstream.”
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May the Lord give America guidance in solving its problems.
Good move Perry!
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From your mouth to Gods ears!
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Amazing and how calculating of the left. I would take Rick Perry, God and his blessings any moment over an ideology drenched in evil.
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Amen 🙂
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Amen indeed 🙂
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Liberals are especially cynical about God and prayer. It’s sad and it’s a shame because most of us (80% as you pointed out) do believe in the grace of God.
All of us but Obama…. who doesn’t even acknowledge a day of prayer!
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You are so right about that, and as far as Nobama’s concern he only wont acknowledge Christians day of prayer , Now Muslims held day of prayer right out side of the White House day after Our national day of pryer with his blessings.
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