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?
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Should Prayer Be Allowed in Public Schools?
Absolutely
Do I think it needs to be done on a daily basis by everyone...no. The question asks "Should prayer BE ALLOWED in public schools?" Why not? Who are they hurting? Reflection time? You are saying they can pray and it should be allowed during that "reflection time", then say yes and not no. The question is not asking if it should be implemented as a practice by all students, but simply if it should be allowed. It is odd that the Author of Destruction (Satan) is allowed, but Jesus is not.
- inupiaqswagger
August 1, 2008 5:40PM
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I think allowing religious students to pray together can be a good way to bring them together, however, I am also of the opinion that they need to do it away from other kids and not publicize it. It's a private act that they need to keep private. I would be really upset if I found out that class was stopped or held up for a prayer. No, I do NOT agree with having a public prayer before the big game. You want that? Go to a religious school. Not a public one.
- brianhonaker
September 23, 2008 3:21AM
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