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slightlv

(8,037 posts)
8. Nope. Absolutely not. Separation of Church and State, for one.
Sun May 24, 2026, 08:21 PM
Sunday

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