Why do some christians think that?

Question

putting prayer back in schools would lower the crime rate?

Answer 1

because some truly see their religion as the only source of morality in the world....completely false.

Answer 2

Well, first of all, I think it should be "might" or "could" or "may well" lower the crime rate, rather than "would". Although some would certainly disagree.

In politics and religion, people arrive at their conclusions based on their culture, perception, experience, intellect, etc. Some are "smarter" than others, but that is not always particularly telling in any given issue.. Some work harder than others at exploring and re-examining issues from as many angles as possible; some accept ideas in good faith, and some people approach things in a confrontational good guy/bad guy way.

So I don't think "why" can ever be fully or generally answered, beyond the obvious: "they" believe that just by being exposed to prayer, or by mechanical repetition, or by God's grace, a person who might otherwise fall into a path of crime can/might be positively affected by the atmosphere of prayer. Another possibility is that they believe a person who is GENUINELY praying during prayer time will become stronger and will be used by God to effect some good in the school environment. But I see no reason for this perception to be limited to Christian religions.

Answer 3

I don't know. Perhaps it is because they see it as their only hope. It seems as if the moment it was taken out of school, the crime rate shot up. However, who's to know if it would have done that anyway or not?
I'm not sure if it would lower the crime rate or not, but I do think that it is important to have a program in every school where people can pray if they want to. If you don't, you don't have to, and you can go on about your day as usual. When I was in school, we had a program called "Fellowship of Christian Students" where we went to the library or a classroom and had Bible Study and prayer. We also had something called "Meet Me at the Pole" where students could meet at the flag pole and hold hands and pray together. I do believe that programs such as these are important to spiritual growth and a good influence. They're really good ways for Christians to come together in worship and for those who want to know our beliefs to also join in if they want to. It also keeps it separate from the classroom so that those who do not believe aren't being forced to listen or to participate.
As for the crime rate thing, I do not think that it would change all that much. I mean, if you're going to commit a crime, you're going to do it regardless of what we tell you or how much prayer you're subjected to. Prayer does do wonders, but it does not cause people to do things they don't want to do or to not do things they want to do. They're still going to make their own choices either way.

Answer 4

I dont think prayer should be effected in public schools, and if more Christians lived like true Christians the crime rate would be lower anyway.

Answer 5

Because the crime rate rose after prayers were taken out of schools.

Answer 6

Anything that we do to bring GOD into the lives of our children can do nothing but help the crime rate. GOD has given so many instructions in the New Testament that would be good for our young people to read and study that I think your idea sounds too good to be true! Why not bring it up at your next school board meeting!! have a great evening.
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Answer 7

Statistics show a large increase in the crime rate since prayer was taken out of the school, along with lower grade scores and higher pregnancy rates. Sex has increased among school age children, STDs are way up. All this started the year prayer was taken out of church.

Answer 8

God is almighty. Would it be a bad thing to pray to God for good things?... peace, good weather, health, etc.--what's wrong with that? Being a Christian means believing in God. The primary place we learn about God is from/in the Bible. So..most Christians believe in the Bible. The ten commandments are from and contained in the Bible. The ten commandments contain things like: not killing, not stealing, not lying, honoring others, etc. ..Since this is what a Christian believes, trusts, wants, prayer in school would stand to emphasize, desire, strive for, and ask for such things. Since God is the giver of all good things. Since God is the only way to salvation. Since the commandments are all honorable, proper, peaceful, etc.Prayer for such could only stand to be good too. Prayer is an expression and commitment to faith--nothing wrong with that. No one is FORCING someone to pray but it doesn't need to be outlawed either.

Answer 9

Not only Christians but followers of all religious beliefs would want the young to be grounded in certain basic moral and ethical principles of living.

There is nothing wrong in it.

The problem comes when the young see their elders acting against those very principles in their day to day life that they get confused and slowly come to decide that after all if they (elders)can break the rules why not me ?

We as Elders have failed miserably in setting moral and ethical standards for the coming generations.

Is it that some where we do not really believe in "God will punish us ?" or is it that "God is all forgiving and so I can always ask for forgiveness at a latter stage ?"

Either way its all of us (believers and non-believers) who are to blame not just a few !!

Answer 10

They can pray at :
HOME
CHURCH
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
All appropriate venues for prayer.
I would never send my child to a school where people pray.
Now what option do I have if you force YOUR beliefs on MY child at a public school
Do we have to make special places for us ? Even though you have multiple places to go to ?Thats asinine !
I know kids who prayed everyday, and they ended up killing someone because they are crooks.
I never prayed a day in my life and I am a good productive citizen who believes in the " to each his own philosophy "
You want to fix our kids, look no further than their parents or guardians.
KEEP THAT BORING FICTION OUT OF MY LIFE.
PS Crime rose when drugs became big, not because they took prayers out of school. Math, HIstory, English, Science, etc. thats what you learn at school. Your VALUES, that you TEACH, or fail to teach, come from home. Your home, your kids, your fault.

Answer 11

Because people aren't usually capable of committing crimes at the same time they're engaged in prayer.