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slightlv

(7,992 posts)
8. Nope. Absolutely not. Separation of Church and State, for one.
Sun May 24, 2026, 08:21 PM
16 hrs ago

For another, pray harder. YOUR god is suppose to be all powerful, right? Are you now admitting the opposite?!

There are many of us who can't even worship in our own backyards safely and securely. Yet you (also) want a billion dollars of MY money to guarantee safety at your church of four walls, a roof, and a basement?! Just nope.

Have you noticed how many of these maga types have come pleading with their hands out for a billion here, and a million there for their pet peeves and projects? Trump is the biggest beggar... but certainly not the only one! But there's never one red cent for anything that actually helps everybody... like food, healthcare, or safety in everyday lives.

Be like so many of the rest of us. Go into your closet or your bedroom. Close the door, and pray in private like your Book tells you to do. And pray for the grace to see the harm in what you just asked for.

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9 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

No. Just no biophile 18 hrs ago #1
no thanks. they can pray to their god(s) for protection nt msongs 18 hrs ago #2
Nope. EarthFirst 17 hrs ago #3
No state religion pfitz59 17 hrs ago #4
I don't want to be rude, but Americanme 17 hrs ago #5
Explanation most eloquently offered DFW 5 hrs ago #18
I suggest we offer them thoughts and prayers instead. nt in2herbs 16 hrs ago #6
It should be up to local municipalities, not the federal government mdbl 16 hrs ago #7
Nope. Absolutely not. Separation of Church and State, for one. slightlv 16 hrs ago #8
That's a negative. paleotn 16 hrs ago #9
Fuck that shit. dalton99a 16 hrs ago #10
An answer both direct.... SergeStorms 5 hrs ago #16
The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) provides funding .... reACTIONary 15 hrs ago #11
Nonprofit...that's a hoot for most of these religious cesspools. travelingthrulife 1 hr ago #21
I'm not a gambling man, but i dont think congress will appropriate any money to protect mosques. Devilsun 15 hrs ago #12
Just rename all houses of worship, Ballrooms, and everyone inside will be protected! RedWhiteBlueIsRacist 15 hrs ago #13
Separation, separation, separation! Buddyzbuddy 14 hrs ago #14
Hey! Getting shot in religious venues is what America is about! Grins 13 hrs ago #15
What about schools? ninjanurse 5 hrs ago #17
Outlaw guns. Icanthinkformyself 3 hrs ago #19
Absolutely not. Tax them back under their rocks instead. travelingthrulife 1 hr ago #20
That will buy just one Trump-branded secure ballroom newdeal2 1 hr ago #22
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