Allowing prayer in public schools remains a compelling and often heated issue for many Americans. Is a student-led Lord's Prayer acceptable before the big game on Friday night? What about a two-minute "moment of silence" during home room? Of course, this isn't simply a matter of prayer itself but a representation of a much larger, more encompassing topic: Where does the line exist between religious freedom and religious imposition?
Please select the category that most closely reflects your concern about this content,
so that we can review it and determine whether it violates Civility 101 or isn't
appropriate for some other reason.
Abusing this feature is also a violation of Civility 101.
Explanation:
Biweekly updates on new debates and experts
Please check your email to confirm your subscription.
© 2008 Opposing Views, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Opposing Views, Inc. is not responsible for the content posted on this website. Please view full disclaimer under Terms
Too Often, Schools Choose Censorship Over Religious Expression
About the court case...
presently making it's way through the system: I think that if someone referenced God in my graduation speech I may be offended. Not that I am not "anti - religion" or anything, I just do not think that God should come up when being addressed to the whole student body in a manner, that crosses the line.
- SConn
February 17, 2009 9:17PM
Reply to this Recommend (0)
Side: Uncommitted
Thank You for your Comment
We review all comments before they're posted. For more on our comment policy, please see our FAQ.
Curious
So.... what exactly would offend you about it?
Is it that the student has faith in god or that she attributes some of her success to his/her involvement? Would it be better had she referenced her specific religion instead of an omnipotent being that a minority don't believe exists?
If the student was asked to speak then she should be allowed to. No matter what she says. If she had come out as a lesbian and declared her love for someone should they censor that? I don't think so. But that's the other end of the spectrum isn't it?
- ecuadmail
May 25, 2009 12:55PM
Reply to this Recommend (0)
Side: Yes
Thank You for your Comment
We review all comments before they're posted. For more on our comment policy, please see our FAQ.