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What are you thankful for?

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Happy Thanksgiving!!!  Here is George Washington's Thanksgiving proclamation

By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation.

Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor-- and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness.

Now therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of November next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be-- That we may then all unite in rendering unto him our sincere and humble thanks--for his kind care and protection of the People of this Country previous to their becoming a Nation--for the signal and manifold mercies, and the favorable interpositions of his Providence which we experienced in the course and conclusion of the late war--for the great degree of tranquility, union, and plenty, which we have since enjoyed--for the peaceable and rational manner, in which we have been enabled to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national One now lately instituted--for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed; and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and in general for all the great and various favors which he hath been pleased to confer upon us.

and also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech him to pardon our national and other transgressions-- to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually--to render our national government a blessing to all the people, by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed--to protect and guide all Sovereigns and Nations (especially such as have shewn kindness unto us) and to bless them with good government, peace, and concord--To promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the encrease of science among them and us--and generally to grant unto all Mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as he alone knows to be best.

Given under my hand at the City of New York the third day of October in the year of our Lord 1789.

So what blessings are you thanking God for today?  And if you are an atheist, you can tell us what you are bitter about today.







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  • FactfinderFactfinder 1709 Pts   -  
    @just_sayin

    So what blessings are you thanking God for today?  And if you are an atheist, you can tell us what you are bitter about today.

    I'm thankful for the Christian love you just shared. (NOT) It's just in your DNA to hate, I know.

    I'm thankful I didn't have to take part in the revolutionary war ( that "peaceful" establishment of a new government for the people George was grateful to god for) and that I've experienced the things life has to offer good and bad. Being grounded in reality is both humbling and satisfying at the end of the day.
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  • MayCaesarMayCaesar 6739 Pts   -   edited November 28
    Is that really a thing? Christians thanking god for food on their table? Well, I guess I am very grateful to not be one of them. :D The turkey on my table comes from a farm and hard-working farmers, not from celestial magic.

    But the OP wanted to know what I am bitter about... Guess what: nothing! Surprise: one does not have to believe in ancient stories to live a happy life.
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  • just_sayinjust_sayin 1345 Pts   -  
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    @just_sayin

    So what blessings are you thanking God for today?  And if you are an atheist, you can tell us what you are bitter about today.

    I'm thankful for the Christian love you just shared. (NOT) It's just in your DNA to hate, I know.

    I'm thankful I didn't have to take part in the revolutionary war ( that "peaceful" establishment of a new government for the people George was grateful to god for) and that I've experienced the things life has to offer good and bad. Being grounded in reality is both humbling and satisfying at the end of the day.
    Happy Thanksgiving to you.  I want to thank God for our interactions this year.  All the debates have really helped my faith to grow.  I sincerely thank you for that.  Hope you are having a wonderful holiday.
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  • just_sayinjust_sayin 1345 Pts   -  
    MayCaesar said:
    Is that really a thing? Christians thanking god for food on their table? Well, I guess I am very grateful to not be one of them. :D The turkey on my table comes from a farm and hard-working farmers, not from celestial magic.

    But the OP wanted to know what I am bitter about... Guess what: nothing! Surprise: one does not have to believe in ancient stories to live a happy life.
    May, you don't have to be bitter.  I didn't want to impose upon you being thankful for God.  I hope you enjoy your holiday.
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  • FactfinderFactfinder 1709 Pts   -   edited November 28
    @just_sayin

    Happy Thanksgiving to you.  I want to thank God for our interactions this year.  All the debates have really helped my faith to grow.  I sincerely thank you for that.  Hope you are having a wonderful holiday.

    Happy Thanksgiving to you! Yes it was entertaining at times. Glad I could help. Sincerely. Have a wonderful day.
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  • DreamerDreamer 287 Pts   -  
    I am grateful that people see Christopher Columbus as a murderous moron and not a hero anymore. I am grateful for all the technological breakthroughs by the Maya, Inca, and many other American Indians and First Nation civilizations. I am grateful for democracy inspired by the Haudenosaunee.





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  • just_sayinjust_sayin 1345 Pts   -  
    @Dreamer
    I hope you had a great Thanksgiving.
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  • MayCaesarMayCaesar 6739 Pts   -  
    I do not have holidays: every day is a run+gym day. B) At the same time, every day is a holiday. I do not need the calendar to tell me that I am supposed to have fun today!
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  • markemarke 553 Pts   -  
    @MayCaesar

    All humans should thank God for His goodness and mercy at all times.
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  • markemarke 553 Pts   -  
    @Dreamer

    Racists always struggle with loving and respecting or outright hate some people while selfishly exalting other people as more worthy of love and respect, like Southern democrats fighting to keep the black man in chains while exalting themselves as worthy of praise and honor.
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  • markemarke 553 Pts   -  
    @MayCaesar
    God implores sinners to consider their duty to seek and serve God in order to keep from wasting their lives and ending up on the trash heap after the end judgment.
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