On April 15, 2010, United States
District Court Judge Barbara Crabb, for the Western District of Wisconsin, struck down the National Day of Prayer statute, 36 U.S.C. § 119, as violating the Establishment Clause. Judge Crabb ruled that the statute serves no secular purpose, but rather calls the nation to engage in a religious exercise – prayer.
The National Day of Prayer belongs to Americans. It is a tradition that dates back to 1775 and it is not for a Judge to take away. We the people called for the day of prayer and for 59 years we have practiced our freedom to gather and pray.
This is an attack upon our religious freedoms and it is a sad day in America when an atheist in Wisconsin can undermine this tradition for millions of others who simply wish to join their fellow citizens in praying for their country.
The National Day of Prayer provides an opportunity for all Americans to pray voluntarily according to their own faith – it does not violate the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.
LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!
SAVE NDOP
1) Sign the petition to SAVE THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
2) Donate Now to Defend our Freedom to Gather and Pray
3) Contact your elected officials
Use this online directory to find links to e-mail and postal addresses, and phone numbers for key elected officials.
You can also contact the White House directly:
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
Please include your e-mail address
Phone Numbers
Comments: 202-456-1111
Switchboard: 202-456-1414
FAX: 202-456-2461
4) Join the cause on Facebook and help spread the word by telling your friends
Use your cell phone and donate $10 to the “Save the National Day of Prayer” campaign now. Simply text NDP to 20222.
A one-time donation of $10 will be added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your prepaid balance. Messaging and Data Rates May Apply. All charges are billed by and payable to your mobile service provider. Service is available on most carriers. Donations are collected to support the ongoing efforts of the National Day of Prayer Task Force and the Alliance Defense Fund by the Mobile Giving Foundation and subject to the terms found at www.hmgf.org/t. You can unsubscribe at any time by replying STOP to short code 20222; Reply HELP to 20222 for help.
Read the National Day of Prayer Task Force Press Release including the 66-page judgment summary
