Do you think kids should be allowed to pray in a public school? Why?

Answer 1

Yes. Ever since America kicked God out of schools, they have been going downhill. Sad, really.

Answer 2

If kids want to pray there should be an area set up for them to do so and for schools safty parents should have to sign permission slips. I dont not believe in prayer but some people it is a big thing for so just like i had the right not to say the pledge or even stand for it because i was offended by the in god we trust part these kids should be able to do what they believe just away from any other students or even teachers that might be offended by the kids doing so.

Answer 3

Absolutely. This is a basic right that ought not to be denied to anybody. Besides public school would be better with kids being allowed to pray. It might raise the quality of education.

Answer 4

Yes, it's called freedom of religion, we have no choice but to send our kids to school, the government says they have to go, so, if they must be there, they should be allowed to pray anytime, anywhere they want to. Also, I feel like it's a violation of the teachers rights that they're not allowed to practice their religion at their workplace. Freedom of religion, does not just apply to athiests.

Answer 5

Students can gather on their own time for any private (legal) activity, whether it is prayer or poetry reading or playing Parcheesi.

The Supreme Court has already ruled that schools cannot deny students equal access to facilities just because the activity is religious. In other words, religious groups have the same access and rights as any other student group, no more no less.

And it was the ACLU who filed on behalf of a Christian prayer group that got that ruling passed.

Answer 6

no because if you allow prayer in school you open up the argument to allow the blaring of the Islamic liturgy 5 times a day on loudspeakers in school. and who the hell would want that and what would constitute a legal definition of a prayer? just leave it out. want to pray in school? go to a private religious school. private religious schools are the product of freedom of religion. people make the false assumption that it will only be THEIR religion that will be allowed to pray. SEPERATION OF CHURCH AND STATE DOES NOT CONFLICT WITH FREEDOM OF RELIGION! it is there for a VERY good reason.

Answer 7

If they wanted to pray in school, I don't see the problem. You can pray anytime - any where. Although, I attended public schools in my youth and can't remember a time we were asked to pray.

Answer 8

Absolutely! They should be allowed to use an unused classroom before school, during lunch, after school, like any other student group, to have prayer moments. They should not, by any stretch of the imagination, be allowed to take up class time for their prayers. Although our constitution allows for freedom from government persecution, or sponsorship, it does not allow individuals to force their religion onto others.

Answer 9

The problem is that group prayer tends to be belief specific. That is, The type of service separates those who take part from those who pray in a different fashion. And that separation leads to segregation and prejudice. That's why we can't have prayer in schools. We can have God in schools, but speak to him individually or you'll leave somebody out.

Answer 10

I think it is perfectly fine. Just as long as kids who don't want to pray aren't forced. It can help give kids confidence and improve them if they are allowed.

Answer 11

If we allow prayers in school, should we allow the burning of incense? In my belief, that is how I "pray". By allowing praying, the government is going down a very slippery slope.