I think it would have made for some interesting reading.

Here's what happened once when a journalist asked a man about his prayers at the wall.

http://tinyurl.com/69of6u

Prayer may or may not be a private matter between the prayer and his concept of God (some folk like to pray out loud, and some like to speak discretely to the Almighty).

But a supplication written on a piece of paper and stuck into a wall is just so much superstitious BS (IMO), that it begs to be shared with a soulful rubber-necking "right-to-know" congregation of peeping toms.

If his prayer was sincere and honest, then why not? His prayer is an insight into his own aims and intentions. And as a globally recognized world figure, it is even more important to understand the man, his faith, and his motivations.

Additionally, people have a right to know what are the deepest thoughts of this man who may lead the world.

I believe that the people have a right to know the "whole person" that they may choose to elect in the upcoming Presidential Election. If prayer is a part of Obama's life, then American citizens have the right to know. I don't think that only the "PR recommended" information should be given out to voters, they should be able to know everything about the person they may vote for in November.

Press can report anything they wish so long as it's factual. There should be a fine for the person who swiped it though.

I don't think that it should be kept a secret I would let anyone know what I was praying for without thinking about it. Prayers are usually not that secret, its not like your birthday cake wish.

The old Jew replies: "How does it feel? It feels like I’m talking to a wall."

A person's religious beliefs and therefore his or her prayers are personal and sacrosanct, unless that person chooses to divulge the specifics.

Is it so important in this era of information what words passes between a person and his creator. Anything less is a violation of religious and personal liberty.

When I first saw this argument, I almost did not reply. I thought to my self, " are these people insane, that they would even ask this question!? Have they no new subject matter?"

Well, curiosity's got the best of me and I decided to look.

I have been out of the loop for a few days and did not know what was going on.

BUT...there is always a BUT or a HOWEVER, with me! LOL

To be the press and leak ones prayers and/or to want to know someone else's prayers...I am flabbergasted!

Yes, I know the press...but come on...I don't want to know what kind of underwear he wears or even the color...so, I sure do not want to know something "as personal," as his prayers. HERE, I draw the line in the sand, with my big toe!!!

Granted it is a public place. BUT, I do not think his prayer was public.

It was Wrong, Wrong, Wrong.

His actions and past actions speak for them selves.

Being President has nothing to do with a mans prayers.

This is between him and who ever it is that he worships or the faith he believes in.

Those of you who think differently...I will pray for you! And you can't listen!!!

Sharon

~The Baby Boomer Queen~

I understand why people may want to know what his prayer was, but the right to privacy trumps those desires. Though I don't believe in prayer, I believe that it is one of those things that is ultimately up to the person himself to divulge or not.