The few are ruling the many

The few are ruling the many

I was listening to the evening news May 6 regarding the National Day of Prayer. I applaud Mayor Jay Williams for persevering through opposition and recognizing this one-day set aside nationally for prayer. In his words, how can I separate my faith from who I am?

Further into the news report two other items were mentioned:

1: Although no type ceremony/program, etc., was held by the White House in recognition of the National Day of Prayer, President Obama recognized the day. What exactly does that mean? When I think of the National Day of Prayer, “National” would begin with the nation’s capitol. I say shame on those who consented to this lack of observance. We have on many government buildings mottoes or inscriptions referencing to belief in God and we even have on our money In God We Trust. It is becoming the trend of the day that faith and trust in God is just lip service.

2: The last part of this news report indicated that next year the National Day of Prayer might not be occurring as it has been found unconstitutional by a judge. This is really concerning to me and is mainly the reason for this letter. I cannot believe the audacity of the few speaking for what, I believe, to be the many. I feel that I am part of the many and my religious freedom is slowly being stripped away.

As much as someone has the right to make constitutional no prayer, why do I not have the right to pray? If I choose to pray, I should be permitted to pray. If you choose not to pray, do not pray and do not attend an observance to pray.

Why should those who choose not to pray take away my choice to pray? Freedom of speech, freedom of religion is part of the greatness of this country.

In God We Trust — really? Watch out this could be in jeopardy of disappearing next.

DORNEDA WILLIAMS, Youngstown