Should the BIBLE and PRAYER got back into the public schools?

Answer 1

Absolutely. This country was founded on the basis of Christianity, and every step away is a step toward destruction.

Answer 2

I am a born again Christain and I would say no. They are public schools and everyone's taxes pays for them so there should be no mandated relegious activity of anykind, "even the moment of contemplation". However, schools that do not let Christains hold Bible and prayer groups just after or before school hours or during lunch on school grounds are just plain wrong. We have as much right to form a club as anyone.

Answer 3

They are already in the public schools.

Any student can pray or read the Bible during free times. They can talk about their faith to other students as long as they do not intimidate or harrass them (i.e. accuse them of being with Satan, continue to talk when the second person tells them they are not interested). A few weeks ago someone on Y!A R&S gave an example of their child being punished for singing a hymn during a test as an example of anti-Christian prejudice, and they were proud of their children. Well, no duh, lady - singing anything while others are trying to take a test is rude, invasive, and should be punished. It has nothing to do with religion.

In the isolated incidents where students have been deprived of these rights, the ACLU (yes, the supposed anti-Christian organization) has taken up their cases and won.

Frequently, Religious Right leaders or merely confused individuals hear about the restrictions placed on teachers and believe they are placed on students.

But public school teachers are government employees and therefore acting for the state in the classroom. That is why we cannot promote one religion above another in the classroom, and integrating talk about our own faith is considered to be promoting one religion (no one says you can't exemplify the principles of your religion through your actions!). This restriction makes sense - it gives parents the right to regulate their children's exposure to religions.

Students themselves can have all the Bible and prayer they want.

~ Lib

Answer 4

It should be a matter of choice. The Bible and prayer should not be forced on any children attending a public school, however children who want to pray in school or who want to bring a Bible to school and read it should not be punished for doing so.

Answer 5

Clearly NO. This is NOT a country founded on a specific religion, or ANY religion. Guarantee of the freedom to practice one's religion (1st Amendment) is not the same as tax-subsidized endorsement of religion.

From "The Treaty of Tripoli, 1796", ratified by the United States Senate on June 10, 1797:

ARTICLE 11.

As the government of the United States of America is not in any sense founded on the Christian Religion,-as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion or tranquility of Musselmen,-and as the said States never have entered into any war or act of hostility against any Mehomitan nation, it is declared by the parties that no pretext arising from religious opinions shall ever produce an interruption of the harmony existing between the two countries.

Answer 6

I struggle with this question and I'm a Christian...but I think that in a public school, all religions should be respected and allowed the freedom to be expressed. In a "public" school no preferential treatment should be given to any religion but I think people who want to practice their faith should not be discouraged. I once went to a school where every morning, for at least two minutes there was two minutes of silence, and people had the choice to pray or meditate or just collect their thoughts. It was a nice compromise for a public school, I thought.

Answer 7

Here is the First Amendment. It clearly states that Congress shall make no law...prohibiting the free exercise thereof (religion).

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

Prayer is voluntary. I am not religious, but I feel that people who are live a better life than those who do not.

As for teaching the Bible in the government schools, no. Private vouchers for all and let people choose where they send their kids. If they want to send their kids to a school that teaches the Bible, that is their choice.

Answer 8

Absolutelutely. Dustin. I think that if the Bible and prayer had been left in school in the first place, there would be less trouble then there is now.

Answer 9

Although I am a Christian, I must insist that the Bible stay out of school as a curriculum. Obviously, if a student wishes to carry around a Bible (or, for that matter, pray), there's nothing anyone can say or do about it. However, as far as curriculum goes, that is a different matter.

For the Christian, outreaching is a careful, and sometimes aggressive (but not violent) action. Forcing the Bible into a child's hands would be outrageous to all the nonChristians who are so inclined to dislike Christianity. Therefore, we must be patient... it's better, in my opinion, to find a less forceful way to share the Gospel, although that doesn't mean we shouldn't be direct.

Answer 10

you bet they should. Just ask yourself a question, have things at school gotten better or worse since God was expelled?

Lets face it, our society needs help. They let all kinds of trash in schools, why not let good stuff there too. I don't think we should force anyone to pray or read the Bible. I do think we should make it availble for those who want it. And it shouldn't be breaking the law to read your Bible at school, or have a prayer meeting.

They tried drugs, booze and all kinds of stuff at school, now its time for God to show His stuff.

And who knows, maybe some will grow up to be good, honest folk, giving to our society and not spreading STD's and getting drug treatment,etc.

Answer 11

..? Do you mean get back into? While prayer happens still at my school and the Bible is read in literature classes and religion classes. The bible as a textbook would be a retarded decision...Is that why you asked?