The Right to Pray in a Good and Kind Way
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Any one who believes in the right to pray
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We are a small group of local people who practice the Lakota ceremony of the sweat lodge. The City of South Salt Lake has sent a letter to the owner of the house where the sweat lodge is held stating that there can no longer be open fires in the yard to heat the rocks we use in the ceremony. We are hoping that anyone who believes that we as Americans has the right to pray in the way we choose and that we should be allowed to hold ceremony the way it has been done for thousands of years will sign this petition
We are a small group of local people who practice the Lakota ceremony of the sweat lodge. The City of South Salt Lake has sent a letter to the owner of the house where the sweat lodge is held stating that there can no longer be open fires in the yard to heat the rocks we use in the ceremony. We are hoping that anyone who believes that we as Americans has the right to pray in the way we choose and that we should be allowed to hold ceremony the way it has been done for thousands of years will sign this petition
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# 53:
6:29 pm PDT, Sep 5,
Levibleu Pederson, Oklahoma
i recently got out of prison and had a tough hassle with administration for our native american cerimony and honestly do know what you are going threw. stay strong brothers and sisters and you will be in my prayers.
i recently got out of prison and had a tough hassle with administration for our native american cerimony and honestly do know what you are going threw. stay strong brothers and sisters and you will be in my prayers.
# 52:
9:54 pm PDT, Aug 21,
Jennifer Streeter, Arizona
# 51:
8:23 am PDT, Aug 21,
Amber HARRIS, Maryland
WE NEED TO PRACTICE FREEDOM OF RELIGION..THIS IS AMERICA NOT SOME COMMUNIST COUNTRY...PEOPLE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO WORSHIP HOWEVER AND WHENEVER THEY WANT TOO...QUIT TRYING TO CHANGE PEOPLES PRACTICES TO WHAT YOU BELIEVE THEY SHOULD BE...KEEP AMERICA FREE
WE NEED TO PRACTICE FREEDOM OF RELIGION..THIS IS AMERICA NOT SOME COMMUNIST COUNTRY...PEOPLE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO WORSHIP HOWEVER AND WHENEVER THEY WANT TOO...QUIT TRYING TO CHANGE PEOPLES PRACTICES TO WHAT YOU BELIEVE THEY SHOULD BE...KEEP AMERICA FREE
# 50:
1:47 pm PDT, Aug 16,
Name not displayed, New Jersey
# 49:
9:39 am PDT, Aug 16,
Lindsey O'Connor, Alabama
So long as a religious practice does not violate the rights of others it should be allowed. If the fire does not pose any kind of safety hazard to the surrounding area then I see no reason why it should not be allowed.
So long as a religious practice does not violate the rights of others it should be allowed. If the fire does not pose any kind of safety hazard to the surrounding area then I see no reason why it should not be allowed.
# 48:
6:57 pm PDT, Aug 14,
Cynthia Clark, Arizona
Hasn't enough been taken from the Aboriginal Peoples of this Country??Leave them alone!!!
Hasn't enough been taken from the Aboriginal Peoples of this Country??Leave them alone!!!
# 47:
11:03 am PDT, Aug 10,
Name not displayed, North Carolina
There shouldn't be any restrictions that interfere with your religious rights/practices.
There shouldn't be any restrictions that interfere with your religious rights/practices.
# 46:
9:48 am PDT, Aug 9,
Andreas Kjallman, Sweden
# 45:
4:51 pm PDT, Jun 21,
Frances M. Amaya, Texas
Live and let live! As Americans, we are supposed to have the freedom to choose our own spiritual path and practise it the way we each see fit, so long as we are not infringing on someone else's right to choose/practise.
Live and let live! As Americans, we are supposed to have the freedom to choose our own spiritual path and practise it the way we each see fit, so long as we are not infringing on someone else's right to choose/practise.
# 44:
10:45 am PDT, Jun 20,
Cathryn Frear, Pennsylvania
# 43:
8:34 pm PDT, Jun 17,
Aleasha Casaretto, Texas
# 42:
4:51 am PDT, May 15,
RALPH Koenig, Germany
# 41:
4:04 pm PDT, May 12,
Laura MacMillan, Michigan
ceremony prayer is our right in our faith
ceremony prayer is our right in our faith
# 40:
12:37 pm PDT, May 12,
Name not displayed, Canada
# 39:
11:35 am PDT, May 9,
Crystal Tripi, Florida
# 38:
11:11 am PDT, May 8,
Carol Smiley, Indiana
# 37:
3:56 am PDT, May 8,
Sherry Phillips, California
# 36:
10:45 am PDT, May 7,
Veronica Burton, West Virginia
# 35:
2:52 am PDT, May 3,
Amy M, Texas
# 34:
1:27 am PDT, May 2,
Lori Broussard, Louisiana
# 33:
12:31 am PDT, May 2,
Lauren Stone, California
Religious practices should warrant an exemption from this city ordanence.
Religious practices should warrant an exemption from this city ordanence.
# 32:
11:31 pm PDT, May 1,
Linda Kaehler, Wisconsin
# 31:
8:26 pm PDT, May 1,
Gwendolyn Bird, Massachusetts
# 30:
10:58 am PDT, Apr 30,
Ginger Geronimo, Alabama
# 29:
5:04 am PDT, Apr 29,
Keith Millay, Kentucky
# 28:
7:05 pm PDT, Apr 27,
Pat Wolfe, Kansas
# 27:
2:32 pm PDT, Apr 27,
Erika Stone, Virginia
# 26:
2:26 pm PDT, Apr 27,
Kerry Greathouse, Kansas
As Americans, all peoples right to pray has to be protected. United States Navy 1964-1980, I've earned the right to pray as I damn well please.
As Americans, all peoples right to pray has to be protected. United States Navy 1964-1980, I've earned the right to pray as I damn well please.
# 25:
12:50 pm PDT, Apr 27,
Christine Lannon RN, Illinois
# 24:
10:02 am PDT, Apr 27,
Shawna Dickson, Indiana
# 23:
9:15 am PDT, Apr 27,
Daniele Millay, Kentucky
# 22:
12:27 am PDT, Apr 27,
Jane Armstrong, United Kingdom
Everyoine has the right to pray in any way they wish!
Everyoine has the right to pray in any way they wish!
# 21:
2:31 pm PDT, Apr 26,
Charles Mclachlan, United Kingdom
# 20:
8:09 pm PDT, Apr 25,
Luis Gonzalez-Mena, Ecuador
# 19:
6:24 pm PDT, Apr 25,
Michael Barth, California
# 18:
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2:46 pm PDT, Apr 25,
ANJUM PAWAR, Pakistan
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# 17:
2:14 pm PDT, Apr 25,
Alicia Ruiz Cantú, Mexico
# 16:
11:30 am PDT, Apr 25,
Katharine Welch, Georgia
This is wrong unless it presents a fire hazzard.
This is wrong unless it presents a fire hazzard.
# 15:
10:40 am PDT, Apr 25,
Deborah Rigby, California
# 14:
4:33 pm PDT, Apr 24,
Ken Skead, Washington
# 13:
4:27 pm PDT, Apr 24,
Lydia Gentner, Ohio
# 12:
8:52 am PDT, Apr 24,
Dorothy Farrow, Arizona
As a member of the LDS Church I am more than surprised that in Utah there would be any restriction on the practice of a person's religion. Unless there is something not being presented i.e. the fire could spread to a neighbor's home or that it creates too much smoke, it is not only un-constitutional to restrict their right to worship but it is definitely against the doctrine of the LDS Church. Our Founder and Prophet, Joseph Smith, stated in one of the Articles of Faith (which encompass the basic beliefs of the Church) "We believe in worshiping almighty God according to the dictates of our own consicience and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may." I believe that says it all. To preserve our own right to worship we must respect the rights of every one of our fellowman to do the same.
As a member of the LDS Church I am more than surprised that in Utah there would be any restriction on the practice of a person's religion. Unless there is something not being presented i.e. the fire could spread to a neighbor's home or that it creates too much smoke, it is not only un-constitutional to restrict their right to worship but it is definitely against the doctrine of the LDS Church. Our Founder and Prophet, Joseph Smith, stated in one of the Articles of Faith (which encompass the basic beliefs of the Church) "We believe in worshiping almighty God according to the dictates of our own consicience and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may." I believe that says it all. To preserve our own right to worship we must respect the rights of every one of our fellowman to do the same.
# 11:
8:06 am PDT, Apr 24,
Name not displayed, Germany
# 10:
7:41 pm PDT, Apr 23,
Kayleen Gubrud, Minnesota
# 9:
10:33 am PDT, Apr 23,
Cara Gubrud, Minnesota
# 8:
9:03 am PDT, Apr 23,
Gino Foti, Massachusetts
Under Federal Law, the Department of Justice, as a branch of the United States Government, has a legal responsibility to protect Native religions, and their spiritual & cultural practices, which includes this purification rite. If this is simply a matter of changing the South Salt Lake Municipal Code to include these open fires, then a special provision should be made. As long as the fires are contained, and cause no harm to others or their property, what is the problem? You would think that a town settled by LDS members would be sensitive to these types of issues!
Under Federal Law, the Department of Justice, as a branch of the United States Government, has a legal responsibility to protect Native religions, and their spiritual & cultural practices, which includes this purification rite. If this is simply a matter of changing the South Salt Lake Municipal Code to include these open fires, then a special provision should be made. As long as the fires are contained, and cause no harm to others or their property, what is the problem? You would think that a town settled by LDS members would be sensitive to these types of issues!
# 7:
8:50 am PDT, Apr 23,
Thorton Wells, Kansas
# 6:
7:09 am PDT, Apr 23,
Jennifer Posanka, Illinois
# 5:
7:07 am PDT, Apr 23,
Bill McGlone, Connecticut
# 4:
4:55 am PDT, Apr 23,
Thomas Pirovano, Switzerland
# 3:
3:25 am PDT, Apr 23,
Name not displayed, New York
# 2:
3:03 am PDT, Apr 23,
Terry L. west, West Virginia
# 1:
5:35 pm PDT, Apr 22,
Jason Beaudette, Utah
WE practice the Lakota ceremony of the sweat lodge and are being told by the City of South Salt Lake that we can no longer have fires to heat the rocks that we bring in the lodge and pray with. This ceremony is how we build our contact with our higher power and is a ceremony that has been practiced for thousands of years. What we do is done in a good and kind way and we ask for the support of others who believe that the way to a good life is through prayer and that no matter where you find god the point is that It is found
WE practice the Lakota ceremony of the sweat lodge and are being told by the City of South Salt Lake that we can no longer have fires to heat the rocks that we bring in the lodge and pray with. This ceremony is how we build our contact with our higher power and is a ceremony that has been practiced for thousands of years. What we do is done in a good and kind way and we ask for the support of others who believe that the way to a good life is through prayer and that no matter where you find god the point is that It is found
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