I don't think prayer or christian groups should be taken out of school. It's not hurting anyone and it keeps kids from vandilizing and gives them something to do. I also don't have any beef with the pledge saying "under god". I still believe in evolution though so don't get all preachy just yet.
2007-03-14 10:37:20 · 16 answers · asked by Banana tree 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, it doesn't.
I am a Christian and I still drink and smoke. Free will and all!
2007-03-14 10:40:41 · answer #1 · answered by Celeste P 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I don't think it makes you 'bad' but I have to wonder how you've come to the conclusion that prayer in schools somehow leads to less vandalism.
If some student wants to start a 'faith club' as an extracurricular group and a teacher doesn't mind sponsoring them and supervising in his or her own time, then I see no problem. The school board should not be forced to pay for anything extra for said group, just like my high school chess club had to supply it's own chess boards and pieces.
As for the pledge of allegiance, I am Canadian so my opinion should be judged based on that, but I believe your constitution and other documents that make up the laws of your country expressly forbid the government from interfering in or endorsing any religion. The term "under god" on your money and in the pledge of allegiance could be and is seen by many as endorsement by the state of god belief.
The fact is, no one is forced to say the pledge of allegiance in school. It's your right to simply not stand up or speak at all. Or you can say the pledge and omit the 'under god' portion.
So in a sense you're right. There is no big deal. To me it's the difference between saying "bless you" and "gesundheit". But again, I'm Canadian so my opinion might not hold any weight with you.
2007-03-14 17:52:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As an Atheist, I personally believe that 'History of all Religions' should be taught at school, as it's an important feature of Mankind's History; the mistake, in my opinion, is to teach ONLY the Christian Lore, since that turns into a simple brainwash;)...About 'keeping kids from vandalizing' : it just takes good parents to teach children the right values, no need for the Bible. The pledge 'under God' is a racist, discriminatory and anti-democratic one because it imposes a point of view upon all the others and attaches no value to all those people whose opinions differ. It's a matter of principle, not just a whim;)
2007-03-14 17:46:16 · answer #3 · answered by Love_my_Cornish_Knight❤️ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They aren't in danger of being taken out... Students can form prayer groups, and pray all the want (as long as it isn't interfering with education). state sanctioned prayer has already been taken out. I do have a beef with saying "Under God" because i dont believe in god.
2007-03-14 17:41:00 · answer #4 · answered by funaholic 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No - it makes you an atheist who isnt concerned with equality for all people, and isnt concerned with proper spelling or grammar usage.
Would you have a beef is the pledge said "Under Allah?" If you say yes, then you are either a hypocrite, or not an atheist.
2007-03-14 17:43:08 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn'y say you're a bad person.
I would say the promotion of a belief that has caused harm to others and is insulting to quite a few, is. Even if the Constituition isn't flawless (to form A MORE PERFECT-(?) ), not many would disagree with seperation of church and state
2007-03-14 17:44:02 · answer #6 · answered by strpenta 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your probably a better atheist than most, you are not offended by these God things like most of your counterparts,by the way I'm a Christian that was an atheist.
2007-03-14 17:58:09 · answer #7 · answered by RRJJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Not at all. You are an open minded Atheist who feels that as long as people don't harm anyone then it's not a big deal.
2007-03-14 17:52:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you're just another person who doesn't care about a separation of church and state. Which is sad.
2007-03-14 17:50:21 · answer #9 · answered by ZER0 C00L ••AM••VT•• 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it simply means you wish to believe what you do but do not wish to force others to accept those beliefs and do as you do.
2007-03-14 17:44:40 · answer #10 · answered by You Ask & I Answer!!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope it doesn't and as an atheist I sometimes read the bible because in Proverbs is some good **** to apply to life.
2007-03-14 17:41:19 · answer #11 · answered by Iluvhim 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋