As a Buddhist and a firm believer in the separation of church and state, I still love this invocation. I can totally stand behind the aspiration for true justice and wisdom.
I am not a Buddhist but I do believe in separation of church and state (whatever happened to that??) But, yes , these sentiments are great to get him started in this new career.
First, religion has nothing to do with our morality – that’s a con they’ve gotten us to believe, but we all have our inner compass despite religions. Otherwise, how would we know which parts of the so-called holy books we should apply today and which parts definitely not to apply? No gods or silly stories needed. Second, keep religion out of government. … That said, it seems we have a new judge. Congratulations.
I’m not religious either, but here, it seems Amanda is sharing something important in her life. It’s almost as if she’s invited us to the ceremony. If you were actually in attendance, would you voice your displeasure? Probably not. This is about DAN. Congrats, Dan!
I went back to find this comic to show a friend and went back over the comments – some were newer and I hadn’t seen them before. The priest was there because Dan was (and still is) Catholic, and he got to invite the clergy of his choosing (in this case, our priest) to give an invocation during the ceremony. The prayer wasn’t a mandatory part of the process – if the new judge was an atheist, I’d imagine there would have been no clergy and no prayer if they didn’t want it. (Which is to say, it is not forced or expected, but instead it is a choice offered.) Even those who belong to any faith don’t have to have any clergy there. Unsure why the privilege of having one’s priest (or whatever clergy) participate is so controversial. Are we not free to practice our religion? Nothing Fr. Kovash said changed anything about the investiture process, or how Dan swore to follow the letter of the law. In this case, in accordance with our faith, Dan wanted his priest there to offer a prayer for him in this new position, which he was allowed to do and he chose to do so.
Pharmakeus Ubik about 5 years ago
What country is this North Dakota in again? There’s an awful lot of god in this civil investiture.
Fiona D Premium Member about 5 years ago
You hit that one out of the park, Amanda. I’m breathless. Well done.
katina.cooper about 5 years ago
I hope you had a nice supper after the ceremony.
elizabethvshaffer about 5 years ago
Beautiful prayer. Beautiful illustration.
christineracine77 about 5 years ago
As a Buddhist and a firm believer in the separation of church and state, I still love this invocation. I can totally stand behind the aspiration for true justice and wisdom.
Perkycat about 5 years ago
I am not a Buddhist but I do believe in separation of church and state (whatever happened to that??) But, yes , these sentiments are great to get him started in this new career.
Teto85 Premium Member about 5 years ago
Putting the fear of god into a child is the worst possible form of bullying.
Judy Saint Premium Member about 5 years ago
First, religion has nothing to do with our morality – that’s a con they’ve gotten us to believe, but we all have our inner compass despite religions. Otherwise, how would we know which parts of the so-called holy books we should apply today and which parts definitely not to apply? No gods or silly stories needed. Second, keep religion out of government. … That said, it seems we have a new judge. Congratulations.
Batteries about 5 years ago
I’m not religious either, but here, it seems Amanda is sharing something important in her life. It’s almost as if she’s invited us to the ceremony. If you were actually in attendance, would you voice your displeasure? Probably not. This is about DAN. Congrats, Dan!
Christine Morgan Premium Member about 5 years ago
Thank you for sharing this Amanda! Congratulations and well earned, Dan!
tammyspeakslife Premium Member about 5 years ago
I got misty eyes reading this :’D <3 GBU Manders and Dan
bookworm0812 about 5 years ago
Sniifle! How lovely! Congratulations to Dan.
GavinHamilton about 5 years ago
I like it anyway. We can appreciate both the ideas expressed and the separation of church and state.
david_reaves Premium Member about 5 years ago
Beautifully done. I’m guessing that the father said “never be tainted with injustice or partiality”? Impartiality is a good thing!
PS— for the complaints about fear of the Lord, that’s normally understood to mean, literally, comprehending His awesomeness!
Amanda El-Dweek creator over 1 year ago
I went back to find this comic to show a friend and went back over the comments – some were newer and I hadn’t seen them before. The priest was there because Dan was (and still is) Catholic, and he got to invite the clergy of his choosing (in this case, our priest) to give an invocation during the ceremony. The prayer wasn’t a mandatory part of the process – if the new judge was an atheist, I’d imagine there would have been no clergy and no prayer if they didn’t want it. (Which is to say, it is not forced or expected, but instead it is a choice offered.) Even those who belong to any faith don’t have to have any clergy there. Unsure why the privilege of having one’s priest (or whatever clergy) participate is so controversial. Are we not free to practice our religion? Nothing Fr. Kovash said changed anything about the investiture process, or how Dan swore to follow the letter of the law. In this case, in accordance with our faith, Dan wanted his priest there to offer a prayer for him in this new position, which he was allowed to do and he chose to do so.