2006-10-02 12:50:01 · 21 answers · asked by sean r 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
not as a group,but on your own they cant stop you
2006-10-02 12:51:40 · answer #1 · answered by san_ann68 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you are allowed to pray in public schools. The US Constitution indicates that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;"
Clearly you voluntarily praying in school isn't a law that establishes a religion so there is no reason to prevent such praying. However, passing a law that states you cannot pray in school would clearly be "prohibiting the free exercise" of your religion.
So, yes, you are allowed. However, should you be forced to pray? Of course not. This means there shouldn't be a daily prayer time in the public school in which all students are "required" to pray. There can, however be a "moment of silent reflection" in which students are encouraged to pray silently if they wish or to otherwise reflect on the day and the purpose of being there.
If you feel like praying then pray. No one can legally stop you.
2006-10-02 19:57:43 · answer #2 · answered by non_apologetic_american 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are allowed to pray in public schools. The only stipulation is that it does not infringe upon anyone else's personal rights. So you are free to pray, free to even hold bible study classes for those who wish to attend, however you can not make them mandentory nor can your praying be disruptive to the educational environment of other students.
2006-10-02 19:52:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one can really stop you or even has to know if you pray silently yourself. Not that I am suggesting someone need be ashamed of praying we don't need to make a big production or controversy out of it either. Jesus made a statement that should help guide us. It made reference to not making a show out of it but rather pray quietly in your closet where your heavenly Father sees you. Prayer should be about communicating with the Father not making a point or attracting attention to ourselves. I'm not suggesting that you are doing that only that we need to keep our focus and not try to make a point with prayer.
2006-10-02 20:00:07 · answer #4 · answered by Edward J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as there are tests there will be prayer in public school!
You are *allowed* to pray in school.
Nobody can *make* you pray in school.
2006-10-02 19:53:24 · answer #5 · answered by Chickyn in a Handbasket 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're not aloud to pray allowed.
Sheesh, pray for remedial education.
2006-10-02 19:52:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kids do drugs, have sex and beat eachother up in school. All those things are also forbidden. Pray, just don show off, no one cares what you believe.
2006-10-02 19:52:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you can pray anyplace you choose. Whether it is public prayer is the question. My answer: I hope not.
2006-10-02 19:52:57 · answer #8 · answered by Ned 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. As long as the prayer is student lead and doesn't disrupt the learning environment.
2006-10-02 19:53:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, there is no one stopping you.
You just can't organize a group prayer that forces all students to participate
2006-10-02 20:00:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure you are allowed to pray.
2006-10-02 20:19:34 · answer #11 · answered by Miss Vicki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋