Saturday, September 3, 2011

Many Sign Petition for Prayer in 9/11 NY Service; Urge Bloomberg to Reconsider Secular Decision

More than 55,000 people -- upset with the decision to exclude clergy and prayer at New York City's 9/11 tenth anniversary commemoration service -- have signed a petition urging Mayor Michael Bloomberg to reconsider his decision, the Christian Post website reports today (September 3, 2011).

The petition -- created by the Family Research Council -- expresses the frustrations of many who believe prayer should be part of the 9/11 ceremonies.

"Your plan to exclude pastors and prayer from the Ground Zero commemoration is not only offensive to the families of victims, but strangely overlooks the role that faith played in bringing healing to countless lives," the petition notes.

The petition also criticizes Mayor Bloomberg, a secularist, for inviting politicians rather than first responders -- including the city's police and firefighters -- to the ceremony.

"This nation needs prayer more than politics. Please, Mr. Mayor, allow clergy and prayer at this ceremony," the letter concludes.

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