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Prayer

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In [[Christianity]] and many other religions, '''prayer''' is the process of directly connecting to [[God]], usually for the purpose of deliberate communication.

Through prayer our thoughts and hopes are heard and understood. Oftentimes, prayer will result in feeling God's presence or feeling like one is touched by God. This feeling of a connection is cited by many theists as proof of God's existence. It is through prayer that man can understand God's will in his life and ask God for the courage and strength to carry his message to the world. Prayer is common throughout the [[Bible]] in both the [[Old Testament]] and the [[New Testament|New]].

== How not to Pray ==

In the [[Sermon on the Mount]] [[Jesus]] warned against hypocrisy in prayer:<blockquote>"And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full."<ref>Matt 6:5</ref></blockquote>

At the time the religious authorities believed it was necessary to pray at specific times of the day, and would often make sure they were in large crowds of people when those times arose so that they could be seen and heard by all. Jesus did not approve of this.

Jesus also gave instructions on how not to pray:<blockquote>"And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him."<ref>Matt 6:7-8</ref></blockquote>

Pagan prayers at the time believed that there was power in words and continous repetition and if you said a word often enough, then you could eventually own that object or claim that power for yourself. Jesus condemned this.

== A guideline of how one should Pray ==

In Christianity, Jesus gives a guideline of how one should pray to God with The Lord's Prayer:<blockquote>"Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed by thy name, thy kingdom come, they will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread, forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thing is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever, [[Amen]]."<ref>Matt 6:9-13 </ref><ref>[http://www.lifeofchrist.com/teachings/sermons/mount/lordsprayer.asp Instructions for praying] </ref></blockquote>

==Private and Public Prayer==

There are many examples in the Bible for praying in private and also for praying within a group, and sometimes even for praying in public.

<blockquote>''"But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed."'' <ref>{{Bible ref|Luke|5|16}}</ref></blockquote>

[[Image:Jesus praying.jpg|thumb|Jesus praying at Gethsemane]]

Jesus also instructed:<blockquote>"But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you."<ref>Matt 6:6</ref></blockquote>

Even though he was with his [[Twelve Disciples|disciples]], Jesus also went off alone to pray on the [[Mount of Olives]] before he was about to be seized and [[crucified]].<ref>Luke 22:39-41</ref>

There are also many examples in the Bible of group prayer or praying in front of others:
* [[Solomon]] prayed publicly in dedicating the [[temple]] ({{Bible ref|1_Kings|8|22-61}}).
* [[Daniel (prophet)|Daniel]] prayed alone in his room, but by an open window where he could be seen ({{Bible ref|Daniel|6|10-11}}).
* Jesus sometimes prayed with his disciples ({{Bible ref|Luke|9|18}}).
* The Church prayed for Peter's miraculous release from prison ({{Bible ref|Acts|12|5}}).
* Jesus prayed in public, such as in {{Bible ref|Matthew|19|13-15}} when Jesus prayed for the children brought to him.

Other religions, and even different traditions within Christianity have developed their own practices related to prayer.<ref>"The Modes of Prayer," from the Nazerine Way of Essenic Study [http://www.thenazareneway.com/modes_of_prayer.htm]</ref>

Modern societies often oppose and discourage public prayer. For example, in the United States [[classroom prayer]] is forbidden in government [[school]]s.

==Prayer in other religions==

In Hinduism, Prayer is an integral part of the daily living. Chanting of [[mantras]] is the most important form of prayer in Hinduism. Some devotees meditate chanting different names of the Gods.

== References==
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== See also ==

*[[The Lord's Prayer]]
*[[Rosary]]
*[[Hail Mary]]
*[[Sinner's prayer]]

== External links ==

* [http://www.catholic.org/prayers/ Prayers] Catholic Online.
* Mates, Nathan, [http://www.visi.com/~nathan/xtian/publicprayer.html Praying in Public] 9th April 2000.
*[http://www.scborromeo.org/prayers/rosary.htm#mary Prayers]

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National Education Association

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'''The National Education Association''' is a American [[labor union]] with strong [[Leftist]] leanings. Membership is mandatory for teachers and administrators at most public schools. It is not so much a [[professional organization]] as a [[lobbying]] group.

Its headquarters are in [[Washington, D.C.]]
It originated in 1857 as the National Teachers Association, which merged in 1870 with the National Education Association.

The NEA demands a tax-supported single-payer health-care plan [[Socialized Medicine]] for all residents. The NEA supports immigration "reform" that includes a path to permanent residency, citizenship, or asylum for [[illegal aliens]]. <ref>[http://nea.org National Education Association]</ref>

== References ==
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Rehabilitate criminals

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Kelo v. City of New London

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{{caselaw|Kelo v. City of New London|___ U.S. ___|2005}}

'''''Kelo v. City of New London''''' (2005) was a landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that upheld a taking by government of private property (someone's home) in order to give the property to a private corporation. This decision federalized the recent state expansion of the concept of [[eminent domain]] from the limitation of "public use" (e.g., build a new courthouse or highway) to a much broader "public purpose" (e.g., obtain more tax revenue from a new business).

This decision opened the floodgates to any town that wants to increase tax revenues by taking people's homes and giving the property to big corporations that will pay increased taxes to the town. While the town has to pay "just compensation" for the property taken, that amount is rarely what the homeowner feels would be fair.

States can prevent this outcome by amending their constitutions, as [[Michigan]] and many other states have done.
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Political correctness

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Military

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'''Military''' (''latin: militaris - a soldier'') is an [[adjective]] meaning relating to, or characteristic of members of the armed forces.

'''''The military''''' is a noun that refers either to the armed forces of a country, or the personnel.

==External Links==
*[http://www.aim.org/wls/category/military/ What Liberals Say - Category: Military], [[Accuracy In Media]]

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Liberal Christianity

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'''Liberal Christianity''' refers to [[Protestantism|Protestant]] denominations, or churches within denominations, that view the [[Bible]] as the ''witness'' of [[God]] rather than the ''word'' of God. Strangely the view is supported by a rather ''literal'' interpretation of the words of Paul in his second letter to Timothy:

<blockquote>
"All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness," 2 Timothy 3:16
</blockquote>

Here Paul supports the view that scripture is a direct result of the authors contact with God ("witness") whilst stopping short of claiming actual divine authorship ("word").

As a result Liberal Theologians view the Bible as a text to be [[hermeneutics|interpreted]] in its [[history|historical]] context through critical analysis.<ref>http://home.earthlink.net/~gbl111/liberalism.htm</ref> Examples include some churches within [[Anglicanism|Anglican]]/[[Episcopalian]], [[Lutheran]], [[Methodism|Methodist]], [[Presbyterian]], and [[United Church of Christ]] churches.<ref>[http://www.beliefnet.com/story/80/story_8028_1.html ''What Liberal Protestants Believe''] Beliefnet. Accessed 15 March 2008</ref> The word "liberal" in liberal Christianity does not refer to any political agenda or set of beliefs.

As a further result, liberal Christians tend to take a [[Cafeteria Christianity|pick-and-choose]] approach to the Bible, declaring that those passages that they like were intended by God to be followed today, while other parts are outdated or need to be interpreted correctly. In extreme cases, some liberal Christians even engage in [[politically correct]] [[censorship]] against those who quote Bible verses that tend to disprove a liberal Christian position.

==External Links==
*[http://home.earthlink.net/~gbl111/liberalism.htm Modern Theological Liberalism]

==References==
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Godless liberal

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"'''Godless liberal'''" refers to [[liberal]]s who are [[atheists]], or who believe in purging spirituality and all references to [[God]] from public life.

== References ==
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==See also==
{{Nb Atheism}}

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Essay:Liberal Style

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Liberal arts

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'''Liberal arts''' refers to the non-technical disciplines ordinarily taught as part of a baseline [[college]] education at American colleges. These include [[philosophy]], [[history]] and [[English]] literature, and sometimes [[Latin]], which lay the foundation for a [[Bachelor of Arts]] (B.A.) degree. As such, many American colleges are referred to as "liberal arts institutions." Technical fields of study are common, but not included under the aegis "liberal arts." In Europe and Canada the Liberal arts are generally called the 'Humanities'.

The term bears no connection with the modern political ideology of [[liberal|liberalism]], save in the classic, historical sense.

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United States Congress

2008-09-30T19:10:34Z

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[[Image:UnitedStatesCongress.jpg|right|thumb|300px]] '''Congress''' (a word derived from the Latin "congressum", from "congredior", meaning "to come together") is the term for the legislative body of the [[United States of America]], composed of the [[House of Representatives]] and [[Senate]].

==Powers==

The powers of Congress, called the [[Delegated Powers]] are detailed in [[United States Constitution:Article I|Article I]], section eight. Congress is vested with the power to impose and collect taxes, to borrow an coin money, and to regulate foreign and interstate trade. Congress is also responsible to create post offieces and federal courts, maintain the army and navy, and admit new states into the union. Additionally, Congress can propose amendments to the [[Constitution]]. The [[Necessary and Proper Clause]] grants Congress all other powers necessary to carry out its duties.<ref>U.S. Government and Politics</ref>

==Origin==

The Congress of the United States was created in the [[Unites States Constitution:Article I|first article]] of the [[Constitution]].<ref>http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.articlei.html#section1</ref> Most historians agree that the bicameral system within Congress is derived from English Parliament.

==Houses==
Congress is divided into two houses, the [[Senate]] and the [[House of Representatives]]. The Senate gives equal weight for each state, with each state electing 2 senators who serve 6 year terms. The House is proportioned based upon population, with each House member serving a 2 year term. The House and Senate must agree for [[legislation]] to be enacted. The [[President]] can [[veto]] that legislation which can then be overridden by a 2/3rds majority of both Houses of Congress.

The basis of these two components come from [[James Madison]]'s [[Virginia Plan]] and [[William Patterson]]'s [[New Jersey Plan]]. During the [[Philadelphia Convention]] in 1787, Madison's [[Virginia]] Plan called for two houses both of which would be represent each state based on its population. Smaller states took issue with this, as the provision was highly favorable to Virginia. Thus, William Patterson proposed the [[New Jersey]] Plan - which called for one house that represented each stated with a single vote. Eventually the [[Connecticut]] delegates proposed the [[Connecticut Compromise]] - which called for two houses, the upper of which would represent each state equally, and the lower of which would represent each state according to population.<ref>Boyer, 187</ref>

==Quotations==
{{cquote|There is no distinctly American criminal class, except Congress}}

--Mark Twain
==References==
Boyer, Paul, Clifford Clark, Jr., Nancy Woloch, Neal Salisbury, and Harvard Sitkoff. The Enduring Vision. 5th. New York: Charles Hartford,
==Notes==

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Compassion

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'''Compassion''' is a [[Christian]] [[virtue]] that involves sympathizing and empathizing with the troubles of others.

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Labor union

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A '''labor union''' or ''trade union'' is an organization formed for the purpose of collectively representing the interests of a group of workers. In particular this can include collectively bargaining with [[employer]]s in order to agree rates of pay and other conditions of employment. [[Category:Legal Terms]]

==See Also==
[[Previous Breaking News/Labor unions|Articles about '''Labor unions''' from previous "Breaking News"]]
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American History Homework

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*[[American History Homework One|Homework One]]

:*[[American History Homework One Answers|Homework One Answers]]

*[[American History Homework Two|Homework Two]]

:*[[American History Homework Two Answers|Homework Two Answers]]

*[[American History Homework Three|Homework Three]]

:*[[American History Homework Three Answers|Homework Three Answers]]

*[[American History Homework Four|Homework Four]]

:*[[American History Homework Four Answers|Homework Four Answers]]

*[[American History Homework Five|Homework Five]]

*[[American History Homework Six|Homework Six]]

*[[American History Homework Seven|Homework Seven]]

*[[American History Homework Eight|Homework Eight]]

*[[American History Homework Nine|Homework Nine]]

*[[American History Homework Ten|Homework Ten]]

*[[American History Homework Eleven|Homework Eleven]]

*[[American History Homework Twelve|Homework Twelve]]

*[[American History Homework Thirteen|Homework Thirteen]]
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