This forum is in dire need of Christians who can debate intelligently. It seems to be rather heavy with folks who resort to personal attacks or self-congratulatory vitriol. With respect to the inflammatory posts in this discussion... If the goal was to change the hearts and minds of those who are undecided in this matter, rest assured that it's

I have a profound respect for everyone's own interpretation of religion and spirituality. And while I am an athiest, I am comfortable with the practice of opening prayers but I believe those prayers should remain strictly non-sectarian. If an individual lacks the self-discipline to conduct a non-sectarian opening prayer during a taxpayer funded