2007-03-14 06:30:08 · 12 answers · asked by Karen L 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
Let me add this.... recently students were allowed to read sexual content from a play in New York out loud at an assembly - vulgar content etc... So why couldn't another student stand up and pray?
2007-03-14 07:23:08 · update #1
Good Question!!
I'm home schooled so I can pray whenever I want to!
Maybe try a Christian(what ever religion you are) school?? Or even homeschool!
2007-03-14 06:33:48 · answer #1 · answered by Rae 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The short answer is because it violates the civil rights of students who may not have the same belief system of the student praying. In your case, you do have options to protest the content of the material presented. You can talk to your principal and school board about the content of the production and explain how you feel that your rights were violated by the immoral content of the production. If that does not satisfy you, you can take it further.
2007-03-14 15:02:20 · answer #2 · answered by Jan F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) there is not freedom of speech in schools..per the courts (I don't agree)
2) You should be able to pray all you want if you meet these criteria a. it does not disturb lessons or during teacher's time b. You agree to allow an anyone to sit right next to you and say whatever they want out loud.
Becca> good point but yet I never see a Christian who wants Jews,Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus and voodoo practitioners to be able to pray out loud as well.
2007-03-14 14:18:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Separation of Church and State, in a nutshell. Also, schools want to provide a "safe" environment for all kids, and they feel as if some students may be uncomfortable if a classmate was praying aloud.
2007-03-14 13:33:55 · answer #4 · answered by redhead 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont see why this would be a problem, if a kid wants to pray before eating lunch. Its not bothering any one else and no one else has to participate in it. I think by taking away that right from children in schools it is taking away from freedom of speech. I think they should just do it anyways and stand up for their rights.
2007-03-14 13:46:57 · answer #5 · answered by sea_sher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can pray aloud all they want (unless the teacher is teaching a lesson of course).
They just can't institutionalize it...and make group prayer part of the standard procedure in public schools, because they have different kids from different religions.
But in recess or during free time, they can do whatever. The constitution can't deny you that right.
2007-03-14 13:38:37 · answer #6 · answered by ...... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think since there are a lot of religious belief in school, students should not pray out loud, since it might offense other. This is more of a moral issue than if you have the right or not, I think...
2007-03-14 13:35:47 · answer #7 · answered by Kantine 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's a public school, you want your kid to be able to pray aloud send the to a private school. That's what what my parents did with my siblings and I.
2007-03-14 13:38:07 · answer #8 · answered by Linds 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question. Here's another. They say you can't pray in school or even have a moment of silence because you might be infringing on someone's rights. Well how come banning ME from praying isn't infringing on MY rights?
2007-03-14 13:39:38 · answer #9 · answered by mei-lin 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I didn't know it was not allowed by students. I thought it was only against the law if led by school faculty. Hmm, I guess I learned something new.
2007-03-14 13:39:46 · answer #10 · answered by The man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋