[Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church Bulletin: August 27, 1995] Page: 1
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Sunday, August 27,1995
... From Rev. Kenneth T. Whalum, Sr.
WHEN IN ROME, PRAY AS THE ROMANS DO
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Why can’t people of different faiths silently pray their own prayers in their own
ways while being “led” by a person of a different faith? There are so many
factors that divide us; can’t we erase this one and pray on anyhow?
I read a letter in this column recently wherein the writer complained about
people praying at public gatherings where people of varying faiths are present.
This ugly argument raises its head every now and then, and should be put to
rest.
To the Editor
The Commercial Appeal, Memphis
—Rev. Kenneth Twigg Whalum, Sr., Pastor
Olivet Baptist Church, Memphis, Tennessee
Ordinarily, such a person is considered to be “leading others in prayer.” It just
happens that in the Christian community we are taught that our petitions to God
are to be made in the name of Jesus. It has always been real difficult for me to
understand how that offends anyone. But, for whatever reason, I seldom
accept an invitation to pray at those kinds of gatherings. Prayer, if anything,
should not be offensive. I admit, however, that for my own part, if I am in need I
appreciate the prayers of anyone.
In the Olympics and other sports events we seem to have no trouble
recognizing the anthems of other teams or other countries. In diplomatic
matters we have no trouble giving due honor to the banners of other countries.
We stand in recognition of the banners of institutions with whom we have
strained relationships.
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Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church (Houston, Tex.). [Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church Bulletin: August 27, 1995], pamphlet, August 27, 1995; Houston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1328409/m1/3/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 11, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Rice University Woodson Research Center.