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defacto7

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3. I think it's fine if you're not trying to convince strong believers.
Thu Mar 21, 2019, 12:39 PM
Mar 2019

It's a great way to press the non-believers point but I'd be careful with a few words that might be considered button pushing.

For instance:

I'd replace almighty with a simple reference to God because they would use the word almighty very seriously, you are not. They would pick up on that and could be insulted.

The reference to the xtian 10 might give them a reason to discredit the statement because the 10 commandments is an old testament reference not Christian.

The reference coming down from the sky could be taken as belittling. Maybe say, they don't come from any one ideology...

The reference to the human animal can be a real problem for believers. I wouldn't say it unless you don't mind insulting them or they're really progressive. You might just say human beings.

The last statement is true... to us... but not to the believer. It may just cause them to vote against you because it makes their point not yours. You migh say... to start the meeting w prayer is to deny our resposibility for each other. It is to deny our adherence to our constitution. When we respect the separation of church and state at all levels of govenment we show respect for all citizens wherever their heart may lead them.

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