current attempts to put prayer into schools run directly counter to biblical teachings. In one of his comments on the manner in which one should pray, Jesus said prayer should be a private affair devoid of public display: "And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you they have received their reward. But when you pray, go into your room (or closet-Ed.) and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret...." (Matt. 6:5-6 RSV). Biblicists violate this on a regular basis and have no intention of correcting their behavior.
It's interesting to note that Paul's maxim that men should pray with their heads uncovered is generally followed because removing one's hat isn't particularly inconvenient. It is easy to follow. "Any man who prays or prophecies with his head covered dishonors his head,...."(1 Cor. 11:4 RSV).
2006-07-19 09:46:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
On the other hand, Paul's tenet that women must keep their heads covered with a veil during prayer is quite inconvenient and, for this reason, has either been rationalized away or ignored, although it is no less binding than any other moral law in the New Testament: "...but any woman who prays or prophecies with her head unveiled dishonors her head.... For if a woman will not veil herself, then we should cut off her hair: but if it be disgraceful for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her wear a veil.... Judge for yourself; is it proper for a woman to pray to God with head uncovered?" (1 Cor. 11:5-13 RSV)?
2006-07-19 09:46:12 · update #1
I'll never understand why christians don't get that public prayer can never be anything but a display of hypocrisy and completely contrary to everything that their religion supposedly stands for. As for *mandatory* prayer in schools, that's hypocrisy squared -- cubed!
2006-07-19 13:26:06 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i don't experience increasing prayer in college may make any change in any comprehend. If adult males and females pick our colleges to be a lot less violent, they should be an section that has the aspects to absolutely tutor scholars purely so that they their memories will occupy them. At my extreme practise, many of the classes did not actually have textbooks and the dropout value became once over 50% and fights were virtually an afternoon-to-day prevalence. twist of destiny? i imagine now no longer. colleges should be made a lot less violent by potential of encouraging scholars to address each and each and every distinct humanely, no longer pondering the undeniable reality that God says so yet seeing that it truly is for the better awesome of each and absolutely everyone. Bullying and violence should be thoughtfully stated and discouraged. today, scholars are picking fights with each and every distinct purely to get kicks or put up the video on the web. I evaluate if the mom and dad were better energetic in educating their youthful toddlers ethics and savor for others, those type of issues doesn't ensue as lots.
2016-12-01 22:47:08 · answer #2 · answered by swistak 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prayer is for individuals and can happen anywhere. It can be a shout or a song or a wish that you talk to god with. I wouldnt impede anyones ability to talk to their God. My God is a forgiving God and will allow praise and exhortation whenever humans want to bestow them upon God.
Good Luck and God Bless!!
2006-07-19 09:53:12 · answer #3 · answered by msqtech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Jesus said that because He didn't want people to be boastful of their prayer life... He wasn't condemning public prayer.
2006-07-19 09:50:50 · answer #4 · answered by Buffy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Prayer should be an option in school. Not required. Teaching the bible should be an option, also not required.
2006-07-19 09:50:38 · answer #5 · answered by Bluealt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋