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First of all KC-Johnny, shame on you. You know, I spend a lot of time here and in my non-electronic life trying to show by reasoning and example that a religious person is not the intolerant, judgmental demonizer that the secular world would have others believe. Then you post something like you did below.
You see a man professing to commune with God, and my expressed belief that his exhortations are more secular than inspired, and conclude that I am in line for divine retribution. However, as stated before, prayer is communion with God to be carried out in secret. Further, Jesus exhorts us to 'judge not, let ye be judged.'
If this man is, private or not, communing with God, then the 'we' would refer to himself and God. Clearly, the 'we' is himself and the apostate members of the Senate. THAT was his intended audience. By choosing this forum and this form, his message was not 'forgive us, Oh Lord' but 'you hear this guys? I am so certain you are so wrong that you have forced me to publicly seek God's forgiveness on your behalf.'
That is prideful. That seeks to usurp the power of judgment, which power is God's alone.
By the way, 'we' incorporates 'I.' Is this guy confessing that he personally exploited the poor, rewarded the lazy, killed the unborn, shot abortionists, etc.?
[quote] We confess that we have ridiculed the absolute truth of Your Word and called it Pluralism. [/quote]
In my view, this sentence debases the gift of faith become knowledge by casting aspersions and pronouncing judgment upon those who differ even slightly.
Most of the rest is pronouncement of purely secular political stance. Never more clearly than towards the end;
[quote] We have ridiculed the time-honored values of our forefathers and called it enlightenment. [/quote]
Is he suggesting that criticism or questioning of the founding fathers is a SIN?? A sin demanding absolution from God? Slavery is incorporated in the Constitution. Was our American odyssey to rid that from our land unenlightened and sinful?
I am not suggesting that this man not say these things. But I am suggesting he be mindful of the express Will of God when he does so in the guise of prayer. And I am not going to judge him, or you. And although I'll pray for your safety and well being as a member of our fighting forces, [and remind God of your worthy efforts in support of Marty :)] I do not presume to pray on your behalf for what I might judge to be your sin or danger of condemnation. I'll thank you to afford me the same consideration.
Now, if you want to analyze this a pure prose, I'd be glad to switch hats and do that.
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