Trump signs order to protect religious freedom, establishes new White House faith initiative

[billh58]

Source: CBS News

Last Updated May 3, 2018 12:19 PM EDT

During the annual National Day of Prayer commemoration at the White House on Thursday, President Trump signed the latest executive order of his presidency, to establish a faith-based office, the White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative. He said it would focus on protecting religious freedom and ensuring that "the faith-based and community organizations that form the bedrock of our society have strong advocates in the White House and throughout the federal government."

"Prayer has always been at the center of the American life. America is a nation of believers, and together we are strengthened by the power of prayer," said Mr. Trump at the Rose Garden ceremony.

In addition to making recommendations to the administration, the office will also inform the administration of "any failures of the executive branch to comply with religious liberty protections under law."

The initiative will be led by a newly appointed White House adviser to the group and will be supported by various faith leaders from outside the federal government. The order also aims to ensure faith based organizations have "equal access to government funding and equal right to exercise their deeply held beliefs."

Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-observes-national-day-of-prayer-at-white-house-live-stream/

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Reverend Trump creates the (profitable) mega-church of his dreams.

[dhill926]

1. surprised he didn't burst into flames...

saying this shit...

[edbermac]

2. You can bet that Donnie is on his knees praying right now.

And this is one prayer that won't be answered.

[elleng]

3. 'Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion,

or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.'

[turbinetree]

9. Bingo.......

maybe its' time for someone to file a suit against this "executive order"...................I for one think it's kinda tiring to have violations on the intent of the Constitution which says ones beliefs are more important than some one else, they are not, and the Constitution is not some pseudo christian document.

I think that they should disallow the National Prayer whatever it is.............it enable's more division in this country, and somehow we the people have to pay for this out of the treasury, just for having this fan fair on the grounds of the white house and the transporting of all these elected representatives to this meet and greet

[Stuart G]

25. Double Bingo.....The Constitution check mates mr trump...and he doesn't even know it...!!!!nt

[turbinetree]

27. He is an idiot and dangerous one at that..............

[Fred Sanders]

33. Trump is essentially powerless domestically...proven by his own budget being shat on by

every and all and then Obama's budget being passed...which he then signed and then whined about after, remember that?

Trump EO's are not much more than propaganda and ass kissing, as required.

[red dog 1]

28. + 1

[pecosbob]

4. Well, if their task is to

'ensure faith based organizations have "equal access to government funding and equal right to exercise their deeply held beliefs", then the first thing on their agenda should be to tear up Trump immigration policy.

Far more likely is that their actual task is to funnel taxpayer money to private faith-based schools while Devos dismantles public universities and public school systems.

[Ligyron]

6. Exactly!

Jesus fucking Christ.

[lunasun]

5. As soon as the office is created they must inform the administration of the Muslim ban ?

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In addition to making recommendations to the administration, the office will also inform the administration of "any failures of the executive branch to comply with religious liberty protections under law." .....

[tanyev]

7. That sounds very Orwellian.

[asiliveandbreathe]

8. ALL faiths right? - I see a train comin ' - especially this little nugget -

"Separation of church and state" is paraphrased from Thomas Jefferson and used by others in expressing an understanding of the intent and function of the Establishment Clause and Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States which reads: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of …

Yes, a train is a comin' -

[keithbvadu2]

22. Wizard separation of church and state

Wizard separation of church and state

http://assets.amuniversal.com/6b3ddda05d46012ee3bd00163e41dd5b

[lagomorph777]

10. Sounds like the opposite of religious freedom.

Protection of religious freedom would require separation of church and state.

[Ligyron]

11. Multiple Muslim organizations should demand to be included.

You know, to make sure their rights in this administration are well respected. Buddhist and Temple of Satan should be represented as well. Otherwise, it's discrimination and off to court.

[KY_EnviroGuy]

12. He's gonna need a lot of faith.....REAL soon.

....... ............

[BumRushDaShow]

13. Obama had such an office while President

https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/administration/eop/ofbnp

But I suppose everything got "wiped clean" and was started all over.

[billh58]

15. President Obama's

office was directed more toward community outreach, and included secular organizations.

[BumRushDaShow]

17. Correct.

But the OP article seems to make it seem like such a thing is brand new under this President by neglecting to mention that it was something that previous Presidents set up.

[Leith]

14. So Whose Religion Is Being Discriminated Against?

Besides Muslims and other non-Christian ones, of course.

[Liberalagogo]

16. When fascism comes to America it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross.

n/t

[paleotn]

18. Let me fix that last part.....

equal access to steal from the government, using the funds to spread their particular brand of bullshit, and equal right to shove said bullshit down everyone's throats.


There. That's better.

[muntrv]

19. There is a church for pussy grabbers?

[billh58]

20. Only 47 Percent of Americans Identify as Protestant, Atheism Growing: Gallup

Church attendance by Roman Catholics in the United States has hit a new low, according to a study released on Monday by Gallup, while Protestants are seeing a big drop in their demographic.

The study, based on aggregates from surveys conducted in 1955, 1965-1966, 1975, 1983-1986, 1995-1996, 2005-2008 and 2014-2017, found that overall Catholic attendance hit a 39 percent low last year, which is the lowest since Gallup began recording.

That number was down from the 45 percent attendance rate in 2005-2008, which was actually the highest rate of Catholic attendance recorded.

The study data found that young people make up much of the decline. While 73 percent of those aged 21-29 attended church on a weekly basis in 1955, that number was down to 25 percent in 2017.

https://www.christianpost.com/news/only-47-percent-americans-identify-protestant-atheism-growing-gallup-222730/

They're losing customers so Uncle Donnie is promoting a religious garage sale.

[Achilleaze]

21. KGOP Inquisition gearing up

for The Purge

[keithbvadu2]

23. Many folks want our country run by Christians

Many folks want our country run by Christians

Which version of Christianity?

Many Catholics/Protestants feel that the other is not a true Christian.

What will they say/do when it is not their version of Christianity in charge?

Christians in Ireland fought each other using terrorism.

Muslims kill each other in the name of the same Mohamed but different versions of Islam.

Jews have different sects with some diehard believers/haters against each other.

Purity in the faith for the extremists of all faiths.

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Oftentimes the method of religion is more important than the God of religion.
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The resultant leaders in charge will be Political Christians rather than Christians of faith.

[keithbvadu2]

24. Trump is such a devout Christian

[mountain grammy]

29. So trumpian, the new state religion.

[relogic]

26. Faith-there's the problem

Doesn’t matter what religious worldview one is induced to follow, thereby formulating a faith-based direction in life. The chaotic division that ensues from irrationally retreating to faith demeans and negates any virtue there might be as it derives from nefarious devotion.

[red dog 1]

31. K&R...Thanks for posting

Ironic, since Spanky has probably never uttered a single prayer in his entire life!

[Ferrets are Cool]

32. "religious freedoms" read CHRISTIAN religious freedoms

The order also aims to ensure faith based organizations have "equal access to government funding and equal right to exercise their deeply held beliefs."

Even if they don't pay any fucking taxes.

[keithbvadu2]

34. Have you ever asked God for forgiveness? Trump makes fun of communion

Have you ever asked God for forgiveness?

Trump makes fun of communion

[SergeStorms]

35. Once again......

Trump talks with his head squarely up his ass. "Prayer has always been at the center of the American life. America is a nation of believers, and together we are strengthened by the power of prayer," said Mr. Trump at the Rose Garden ceremony.

Fuck you, Little Donnie. You know so little about our country it's shameful.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

36. Satanists apply: "order also aims to ensure faith based organizations have equal access to funding"

[Haggis for Breakfast]

37. You beat me to it

I was also thinking about: Pagans, Rastafarians, Sikhs, Daoists, Druids, Jainists, Wiccans, and the list goes on.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

38. Yes, list; but Satanists & Wiccans would annoy christo-fascist-dominionists the most. :) . . . nt

[secondwind]

39. "equal access to government funding"????? WTF

[Initech]

40. Ugh, I hate the Christian right so much.