If they have a circle and they just want to ask God to make them play well and everyone not get hurt - do you find that wrong or offensive?
I don't.
My kids go to a public school and they do that. No one HAS to join and 99% of the kids are Christian...BUT...they do not make the ones who are not feel excluded.
2007-02-08 16:59:12 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Most definitely! And anyone who thinks freedom of religion is not under attack, needs to read up on the situation in NY schools. Thanks to the ACLU (Anti-Christian Lawyers Union), public schools can display a Jewish Menorah, or a Muslim Star and Crescent - RELIGIOUS SYMBOLS - but don't even *think* about displaying the Christian Nativity. It's banned.
2007-02-08 17:11:22 · answer #1 · answered by Jadis 6 · 5⤊ 3⤋
If 99% of the kids are christian and I'm assuming 99% of the kids pray they must win a lot of games. I do not find that wrong or offensive.
2007-02-09 01:23:04 · answer #2 · answered by GO HILLARY 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We are a nation founded on Christian principles. You know, I am a Christian and think that anyone who wants to be excluded from the prayer can choose not to be part of it. If eveyone were as understanding as the people in my family, then the world would be a better place. I have Jewish relatives, and we celebrate Christmas together. Of course we wish them Happy Hanukkah. I would have no problem with Jewish people praying, or atheists sitting out. But to not allow prayer is simply liberalism at its worst. But I agree with you 100%. We are both right, and if you don't mind, a best answer would be nice! I could use one!
2007-02-09 01:15:50 · answer #3 · answered by Guerrilla M 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
They should be allowed to do whatever they want to do as long as they don't infringe on the rights of other to do the same. That is a true liberal viewpoint.
The coach should not participate or lead, however, because he/she is a State employee and, in doing so, would imply a State endorsement of that religion.
If the Jewish (or satanist/sun worshippers/muslim etc) kids want to form a "prayer circle, that needs to be allowed, also.
2007-02-09 08:48:48 · answer #4 · answered by john_stolworthy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is no law against anybody praying anywhere they so choose. At the moment this is still a free country. As long as the gov't stays out of it, I have no problem with it and I am one of those dreaded liberals that are accused of being so intollerant. I choose not to pray and I'm free to not do that as well.
2007-02-09 01:15:37 · answer #5 · answered by Speedracer 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First of all, what exactly are they praying for?
"Oh mighty Jesus, please show favor on OUR team because we worked hard to get here and we know you like us more ...."
Maybe that's why a third of the people in the world are starving. God's priorities are all screwed up - instead of helping the poor, Jesus is busy helping your kids win a football game.
Seriously, how about having a little respect for people who aren't Christians? Hell, how about having a little respect for the teachings of Jesus? I seem to remember something about him healing the sick, comforting the bereaved ... he even stopped a public execution!
I don't remember him ever saying "Yea, hear these words of my Father. If it's the fourth down and you're trailing by seven points, bow your head and I will shower you with my blessings."
If your kid and his buddies want to pray OFF school grounds, then go for it. But why do they have to do it on public grounds that people of all faiths (or no faith) have to pay for? It's a violation of the Establishment clause of the First Amendment and I hope that someone calls you on it.
Christians need to humble themselves - as Jesus taught - instead of always going around attributing their good fortune or winning field goal to God's favor. That's just obnoxious. I see professional athletes do this all the time and I wonder if they have any clue how patently contemptuous this is of the savior they supposedly hold so dear.
If there is an almighty God who created the heavens and the Earth and sent his only son to die on a cross for humanity's sins, I'm sure he's pretty insulted that you're wasting his time with this crap.
2007-02-09 01:36:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
It's fine, as long as the school isn't involved. If kids want to get together and pray, that's their business, but it shouldn't be an activity organized by the school.
2007-02-09 01:13:37 · answer #7 · answered by Richardson '08 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Is fine as long as there is no organized prayer in school. If there is voluntary prayer then is okay because it gives students the will to pray if they want to or not.
2007-02-09 17:19:50 · answer #8 · answered by cynical 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jesus had a problem with public prayer as scripture clearly indicates. He told you to go to your prayer closet so to not appear self righteous. Fine to me if you want to pray in public as long as you allow me my non-christian prayer to say out loud as well.
2007-02-09 01:26:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if they want to, sure, but the circle thing... yeah, if that 1% is offended (while praying or not, as whatever the case is) by not being included (cause like, Christianity versus something or something... then... that's a problem.
2007-02-09 01:09:03 · answer #10 · answered by Trey123 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋