Should Prayer Be Allowed in Public Schools?

Should Prayer Be Allowed in Public Schools?

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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  • ecuadmail
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    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?

    - ecuadmailUS May 25, 2009 12:55PM

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