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Prayer should be a private matter

A.G. Boelke’s timely letter (“Christians can pray whenever they want to,” Feb. 9) gets right to the heart of the ongoing community conversation about sectarian…more.

Only false public prayer is condemned

According to A.G. Boelke in his Feb. 9 letter to the editor, all public prayer is bad and "tolerance" of others' observances is the highest…more.

Establishment clause prohibits our government from endorsing any religion

Bill Grant’s Jan. 27 column, “The culture wars in Grand Junction and Mesa County,” aptly documents the ongoing conflict between law and religion in the…more.

Officials should adopt Jesus’ insight and tolerance

It saddens me to see the debacle that has gained momentum regarding the use of an invocation to open public meetings. Or rather, the myriad…more.

Rick Wagner and public prayer

While Rick Wagner suggests that narcissism is driving the debate over invocations at public governmental meetings (“Narcissism may drive opponents of religion as much as…more.

The Pledge of Allegiance and the presidential oath of office

In recent years politicians and everyday citizens have been trying to push their brand of religion, of lack thereof, into every aspect of our lives.…more.

Rowland continues to force her views

Janet Rowland must feel very smug and sanctimonious  for having found a ploy to outfox those whose views differ from hers. How much of the…more.

We need to build this country up, not tear it down

I read the article about prayer at the Mesa County commissioners’ meeting and I wonder when the atheists and the ACLU will stop trying to…more.

Our country has a history of public prayer

A group of atheists claims that it is sensibly and legally offended by public praise of a God, whom it doesn’t believe exists. Some…more.

Change in commissioners’ procedure is insignificant

The Mesa County commissioners' subtle change in the procedure with which they open their meetings is insignificant, according to state law. Colorado Revised Statutes (CRS)…more.
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