Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

Tennessee Senate Bill SJR7076

Introduced
8/21/23  

Caption

A RESOLUTION to recognize PRAY Nashville.

Impact

The resolution calls on community members to dedicate one hour of prayer each week, alongside a common prayer that lasts one minute, over the course of one year. Starting from September 11, 2023, this initiative aims to inspire collective action among Nashville's residents and strengthen the community fabric through spiritual involvement. By emphasizing the importance of prayer for the city's peace and prosperity, SJR7076 serves as a catalyst to galvanize citizens and leaders alike in a shared mission.

Summary

Senate Joint Resolution 7076 (SJR7076) is a resolution recognizing PRAY Nashville, a citywide movement that seeks to unify leaders, pastors, and intercessors across various ethnicities and denominations. The primary goal of PRAY Nashville is to commission 'Gatekeepers,' as inspired by the biblical book of Nehemiah, to engage in unified prayer aimed at creating a protective and blessing-filled environment for the Greater Nashville area. This initiative encourages participants to pray not only for their individual neighborhoods but also for the broader community, fostering a sense of collective responsibility and spiritual engagement.

Contention

While SJR7076 promotes community unity and engagement through prayer, there may be varying opinions on the appropriateness of governmental endorsement of specific religious movements or initiatives. Some may view this resolution as a symbolic gesture that underscores the role of faith in community building, while others could argue that it raises concerns regarding the separation of church and state. Ultimately, the resolution's reception may hinge on the perspectives of Nashville's diverse population regarding religion's place in public life.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TN SR7004

A RESOLUTION to recognize PRAY Nashville.

TN SJR7105

A RESOLUTION to recognize PRAY Nashville.

TN SR7003

A RESOLUTION to recognize PRAY Nashville.

TN SJR7079

A RESOLUTION to recognize The Church at Large King's Hill House of Prayer.

TN SR7007

A RESOLUTION to recognize The Church at Large King's Hill House of Prayer.

TN SJR0334

A RESOLUTION to recognize Dean William C. Koch, Jr., and Nashville School of Law.

TN HJR0672

A RESOLUTION to recognize the inaugural Broadway Block Party in Nashville.

TN HJR0999

A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Nathaniel Harris of Nashville.

TN HJR0151

A RESOLUTION to recognize and honor Jane Osgerby of Nashville on the occasion of her eightieth birthday.

TN HJR1318

A RESOLUTION to recognize Hagan Stone of Nashville on being honored as the 2023 REALTOR of the Year by Tennessee REALTORS.

Similar Bills

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