as I watch the Prayer Service, as an atheist

[Coexist]

I am enjoying the words, and thoughts, and am still thrilled from my toes to my nose that President Obama recognized that I exist and am as good an American as any other.

Thanks again, Mr. President.

[Sebass1271]

1. As a Christian, Thank you for your support and

understand. The prayers were wonderful and our president is a believer in praying...

[FrankieFunk]

2. Yes!!!!!

The more I think about it that was one of the best parts. Previous administrations have seen Atheists ass lesser people simply because they do not believe in god. It good to have a President who finally recognizes us.

[ensho]

3. yes, a kind of first, acknowledging the non believer, hooray!

nt

[ananda]

4. That song Amazing Grace can go1!

It's a horrible song.

[theboss]

5. Really?

That's a first.....

[Bluenorthwest]

8. Artistic merits aside

That song has an amazing back story.

[EraOfResponsibility]

13. I thought the song was beautiful and the singer who sang it was incredible

my two cents.

[flamin lib]

6. The number of non-believers is greater than any other minority.

The reason nobody pays attention to us is that we aren't a solid voting block. We're pragmatic about so many issues that this one takes a back seat to others.

If we were to vote as a single block we'd have God off our currency, bibles out of public offices and a more rational approach to so many other challenges that face us.

[Sal Minella]

7. People who belong to organized religions aren't called "non-freethinkers."

Why should freethinkers be expressed in the negative term "non-believers?"
I believe in a great many things, but no form of organized religion is among them.

[skeewee08]

9. As a Christian I thank you for your kind words,

[Coexist]

11. you're welcome

[firedupdem]

10. As a Christian, it's nice to see what it's really about. God tells

us to love one another and not judge one another! My President makes me proud!

[Coexist]

12. me too.