I need your opinions. Do you think prayer should be allowed to be in school and why?

Answer 1

As long as there are pop tests in school, there will always be prayer in school - David Brenner

Answer 2

You can't stop someone from praying, silently, as an individual. There is nothing wrong with that. It is group prayer, like saying a prayer before Commencement or something, that is an issue. It assumes that all the people in attendance have the same religion. This is usually not the case. If it is a special interest club, like Christians on Campus or Students for Allah or Student Buddhist Club, that is ok. The person performing the prayer could say it is such a way that it doesn't identify a particular diety or theological leaning. Most everyone thinks their diety is divine, so praying to the Divine in a mixed culture public event should be ok. Except to those who get offended when their own particular view is not specifically mentioned. Can't please everyone all the time. The only other option is to ask everyone coming into the event center what their religious, or spiritual, preference is and then conduct the prayer in the tradition that has the most adherrants in attendance. Democracy in action. Noone could ***** about that.

Answer 3

I Think Prayer should be in the school. America's heritage is Christian and it was Christians that created this country. Just because the Constitution of the former Soviet Union demands the seperation of Church and State it doesn't mean we have to surrender our "Freedom of worship".
Now I want to hear the argument "What about the argument it might offend someone?" Good! Because I am forced to pay taxes to support abortion and it is infanticide and wrong. I am offended.
When Congress or the Supreme Court opens there is a prayer first. The Supreme court has dozens of copies of the 10 Commandments engraved in it's structure by design.
The removal of prayer and the Bible is simply Liberalism forcing it's beliefs upon others. A person does not have to follow Biblical rules, look at the size of our prison population for proof.
Liberalism doesn't allow for personal choice as I pay taxes to support infanticide with forced tax payments. The removal of Judeo/ Christian values from our public places is simply a forced observance of Human Secularism and an attempt to convert by force of law.

Answer 4

First, what harm is there in prayer? What does it matter if a teacher or a child prays? They are usually asking for healing or guidance and other such benign requests.

I believe a quiet time should allowed every morning to pray as you see fit. But, the rest of the time no one should stop anyone from praying solo or reading the Bible or reluctantly any other doctrine save satanism for obvious reasons.

The last reason is the kicker. Separation of Church and state is to protect religions from the states influence not the other way around.

Answer 5

I definitely think prayer should be allowed. It's someone's right to pray whenever and wherever they think is neccessary (even if it's not @ school). But, especially in public schools where you have a mix of different religions and beliefs, praying should only be allowed during specific times during the day and MUST be optional to all students.
Sincerely,
liveylu22 (age 14)

Answer 6

Yes, I think prayer should be allowed in school and anywhere else. The key word is allowed not mandatory. I hear some people saying it is a violation of their rights, however I consider it a violation of my rights to have it totally excluded. If they (the one feeling violated) do not want to participate then by all means Don't! Exercise your right but don't take away mine in the process. God Bless 0<

Answer 7

Yes, but not to the exclusion of other studies. For example, it can help young people focus on productive behaviours, such as the Ten Commandments, which are universally accepted. Open debate on other issues is always a healthy way to stretch minds and thoughts, without forcing any one credo. Why not prayer? For those who don't wish to participate, keep quiet and respect other's wishes, which may be a new idea for some.

Answer 8

I do think that prayer should be allowed since we have a God. How can anyone actually object to there being a God when we have so many miracles in our world and lives? Of course prayer should be enforced. It is a shame that it is not. Without God, what would we have? God shows his love for us daily each day in his blessings, including the warmth of the sun, the shelter he offers from our homes, the food he gives us, the love of our surrounding people. It is such a shame that so many people see things differently.

Answer 9

Absolutely not. School is a place for learning, not for praying. In schools we have so many diverse children from diverse families, having diverse religions, that times of prayer could be different and that would entirely disrupt the class. Prayer should be kept at home and in church. Schools are part of the state and separation of church and state is very important if we want to have peace between religions in this nation.

Answer 10

Individual prayer should be allowed in public schools--and it is. School-mandated or organized prayer shouldn't be allowed. It establishes a specific religion as the state-recognised one.

Answer 11

I think a moment of silence is neutral to all religions and would be a good thing to allow in schools. I do NOT think prayers of any religions should be said by the school...a moment of silence would not offend anyone.