I'm shocked they have it. Everyone has a right to pray or not as they please, on their own time. Government has no right to include it in the function of its duties. We have a secular government with separation of churchin and state. It should cease immediately.
Judy Adams - 4 years ago
I voted yes for the reason that whatever you want to call it should not matter but the practice is important. If this practice gets people all bent out of shape, it is only causing a divide. And, as a provincial community of people all wanting the same quality of life, we cannot afford to indulge in such arguments.
Call it an "intention " toward the commitment of the elected role to serve in the best interests of the people of British Columbia . Publicly stating one's "intention to serve" is a powerful thing and could keep those in public service more accountable.
Not religious but definitely Pro human kindness and servant leadership!
Judy Adams
Clint - 4 years ago
Anything religious should be kept out of the legislature. Do your prayers on your own time. It should be a freedom from religion not a freedom of religion.
Quit trying to push your bs fairytales on the rest of us.
Sharon Davies - 4 years ago
This tradition has served us very well in beautiful BC and now we want to throw out something that's part of our heritage?. What harm can it do? Isn't it good for us to recognize our Humanity, and humble ourselves before our heavenly Father who loves his children?
Ger - 4 years ago
If they believe in something as crazy as God, who knows what else they will choose to believe.
And as far as those of us not inclined to the craziness - standing by “respectfully” - that’s the slippery slope that allows you to start controlling things like other women’s bodies or the general hate your kind preaches against the marginalized of our society. Keep you prayers to yourself and we can all get along.
Max Salamon - 4 years ago
We should pray for them daily.
Nancy - 4 years ago
Being inclusive must, by definition, allow room for prayer in the Legislature. Otherwise those who feel prayer gives them the strength and wisdom to carry on would be excluded from exercising their right to freedom of expression and freedom of religion. Those that don’t believe in prayer can simply stand silently and respectfully. In daily statements from members, attention is regularly drawn to the cultural and religious observances of all our BC citizens and the members respectfully acknowledge them. There are much bigger problems our government needs to attend to; let’s not waste valuable time and energy on arguing about something that harms no one and comforts many.
Lisa - 4 years ago
Reflections, setting goals and intentions for the day-sure! Religious prayer: no way! If I was in that environment required to pray each day that would be spiritually painful for me. No one should have to endure such an exclusive practice in a public institution. This alone would be a barrier to me running for office. Public spaces are inclusive spaces!
Jason Wright - 4 years ago
This country was founded on christian beliefs.For God & Country..God Save The King/Queen..That's why this countries gone to hell..Too many special interest groups whining and claiming it offensive.There is are no atheists or humanists in a combat zone.When they are hurt and dying everybody calls out Oh God and calls for their mothers..2 tours in Afghanistan proves it..So tired of all this PC crap..
Tom - 4 years ago
I had no idea this was going on! Govt is and must be secular. No religious beliefs should have influence over legislation. Faith does not govern, it cannot be allowed to impose it's will on citizens. Govt must be based on truth and proven evidence only and not because your beliefs say something is good or bad. If legislation is good or bad will be borne out by the facts being considered.
I'm shocked they have it. Everyone has a right to pray or not as they please, on their own time. Government has no right to include it in the function of its duties. We have a secular government with separation of churchin and state. It should cease immediately.
I voted yes for the reason that whatever you want to call it should not matter but the practice is important. If this practice gets people all bent out of shape, it is only causing a divide. And, as a provincial community of people all wanting the same quality of life, we cannot afford to indulge in such arguments.
Call it an "intention " toward the commitment of the elected role to serve in the best interests of the people of British Columbia . Publicly stating one's "intention to serve" is a powerful thing and could keep those in public service more accountable.
Not religious but definitely Pro human kindness and servant leadership!
Judy Adams
Anything religious should be kept out of the legislature. Do your prayers on your own time. It should be a freedom from religion not a freedom of religion.
Quit trying to push your bs fairytales on the rest of us.
This tradition has served us very well in beautiful BC and now we want to throw out something that's part of our heritage?. What harm can it do? Isn't it good for us to recognize our Humanity, and humble ourselves before our heavenly Father who loves his children?
If they believe in something as crazy as God, who knows what else they will choose to believe.
And as far as those of us not inclined to the craziness - standing by “respectfully” - that’s the slippery slope that allows you to start controlling things like other women’s bodies or the general hate your kind preaches against the marginalized of our society. Keep you prayers to yourself and we can all get along.
We should pray for them daily.
Being inclusive must, by definition, allow room for prayer in the Legislature. Otherwise those who feel prayer gives them the strength and wisdom to carry on would be excluded from exercising their right to freedom of expression and freedom of religion. Those that don’t believe in prayer can simply stand silently and respectfully. In daily statements from members, attention is regularly drawn to the cultural and religious observances of all our BC citizens and the members respectfully acknowledge them. There are much bigger problems our government needs to attend to; let’s not waste valuable time and energy on arguing about something that harms no one and comforts many.
Reflections, setting goals and intentions for the day-sure! Religious prayer: no way! If I was in that environment required to pray each day that would be spiritually painful for me. No one should have to endure such an exclusive practice in a public institution. This alone would be a barrier to me running for office. Public spaces are inclusive spaces!
This country was founded on christian beliefs.For God & Country..God Save The King/Queen..That's why this countries gone to hell..Too many special interest groups whining and claiming it offensive.There is are no atheists or humanists in a combat zone.When they are hurt and dying everybody calls out Oh God and calls for their mothers..2 tours in Afghanistan proves it..So tired of all this PC crap..
I had no idea this was going on! Govt is and must be secular. No religious beliefs should have influence over legislation. Faith does not govern, it cannot be allowed to impose it's will on citizens. Govt must be based on truth and proven evidence only and not because your beliefs say something is good or bad. If legislation is good or bad will be borne out by the facts being considered.