Obama Promotes National Day Of Prayer

What part of the US Constitution gives its President, or any government official, the right to officially proclaim a National Day of Prayer? The 1st Amendment explicitly "prohibits the making of any law respecting an establishment of religion."

The Panderer in Chief declares - - -

National Day of Actually DOING Something

"I understand how the National Day of Prayer helps politicians suck up to Christians, but how it coexists with the First Amendment ('Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion'), I can’t imagine. Last year’s proclamation ended with 'I join all people of faith in asking for God’s continued guidance, mercy, and protection as we seek a more just world.' I’m not sure why all people of faith would want to appeal to an obviously Christian god."

Theists, please ponder deeply that last sentence.

Doing something makes you feel good, just like prayer, but it actually delivers the results.

The US National Day Of Prayer Must End

"It was in the 1950s that those wishing to define American government with religion made their move. During that decade, notable for staunch anti-communism, McCarthyism, God-and-country nationalism, and a general atmosphere of fear and paranoia, an unprecedented stream of religiosity flowed into public life. The 1950s saw “In God We Trust” become the national motto (1956), “under God” added to the Pledge of Allegiance (1954), the start of the National Prayer Breakfast (1953) and, of course, legislation requiring the president to declare a National Day of Prayer each year (1952)."

The National Day of Prayer: Insidious and Invidious