By not allowing the free expression of religion and prayer in schools, what fallacies are being committed?

Answer 1

If you want your kid to pray so much at school, send him/her to a Christian school

Answer 2

I am not what you would really call a religious person, but the key phrase here is FREE EXPRESSION! I do believe that prayer should be allowed in the schools. There are several fallacies here , the biggest being that one persons rights have been taken away, in order to accomadate anothers so called rights! This is senseless, all prayer should be allowed in schools, all faiths should be able to pray to the god of their choice, and those that do not believe in god, can take the time to FREELY EXPRESS themselves as they CHOOSE!!

Answer 3

As an atheist I'm glad that morning prayer and bible reading is no longer forced on kids at school, however I think that religion should be taught in school as a "course subject" but not just Christianity, all religions. A lot of prejudices, racism and hatred toward others is caused by ignorance and learning about what people believe would bring about better understanding and tolerance. I also think that if a group of students wanted to have a prayer group or bible study group after school or during their lunch hour, they should be allowed too just like any other club - as long as they don't try to force their beliefs on anyone who doesn't want it. That is true freedom of expression.

Answer 4

None. And free expression of religion and prayer *are* allowed in schools -- as long as they're not forced on those who do not wish to hear them. Remember the old saying, "your right to swing your fist stops at my nose?" That applies here -- you can express your religion and pray all you want at school, just not as part of a class or so that others have to hear you. Doesn't your own holy book tell you to pray in secret anyway, because those who make a show of praying out loud are hypocrites? Don't you believe your holy book?

The fallacy is with most christians who want "prayer in schools." They only want THEIR prayer. They'd never allow jewish prayer, muslim prayer, hindu prayer, satanist prayer, wiccan prayer, etc. -- only theirs. In a society in which all are equal, if you allow one you MUST allow all. So the only equitable solution IS what is being done: allow none as part of the institution of school. That doesn't deprive anyone of the right to pray in silence.

Peace.

Answer 5

Technically speaking, at least in the U.S, you could still have prayer in school. If a teacher wanted to have a moment of silence before a class they could, they just can't have it for the specific reason of praying or force students to pray. You are also talking about public schools only, there are many religious private schools out there for one to attend should they desire (and be able to pay of course).
Keeping religion out of schools is upholding the idea of separation of Church and State. The government cannot give special consideration to one religion, they must treat each one equally. So in order to have religion in public school, each religion would have to be given equal treatment which would take up way too much time given the amount of religions there are.
So basically, religion is kept out of schools so that one won't be favored over others. If you want to learn about religion you may do so outside of public schools. I don't know how it is in other countries, but it is this way in America.

Answer 6

If a child wants to pray by themselves there is no law against that. However, there is no formalized prayer in school unless you wish to have a prayer said at the beginning of the day in every belief system that represents a student in the school - I'd say that is more than fair.

Public school are funded by the town governments which fall under separation of church and state. It is best if the parents and their respective church give the children their exposure to their belief and leave school for learning the basics so we can try to keep up in a global economy.

Answer 7

Prayer was never taken out of school. This whole statement is fallacious. People can pry in school, as long as it's not a school sponsored prayer and no one is forced to do it. Geez, stop believing the lies perpetuated by the church leaders. As for religion, you do know that the US is a melting pot of different cultures with different religions. Finally, I remember at school we used to have a moment of silence where you could do what you wanted with it as long as it was quitely-prayer included.

Answer 8

You don't commit a fallacy. A fallacy is not conduct. A fallacy is a false idea that many people believe.

PS: All americans are allowed to pray in their schools and express themeslves in accordance with their religious beliefs. The ACLU has actually won many cases suing schools on behalf of christian and other religious children to ensure that the children are able to practice their religion while attending school.

Also in case you haven't noticed many kids go to religious schools. You are aware of that?

Answer 9

You can pray in school but not as a group organized prayer. People who push for prayer in schools want their prayer said and want to ignore or disallow others.We all pay taxes for schools. We are from a large variety of religions and no religions. Schools are not churches or Mosques and we do not need religious harassment or coersion there. If you want your kids to pray have them pray before or after school or silently on their break time in school. Don't force others kids into your beliefs.

Answer 10

"Free expression" of prayer would be allowed. public schools do not and should not force prayer or lead pray. If you want to just pray to yourself in school go ahead but pay attention to the facts you could be learning too.

Answer 11

NONE. Religion is the fallacy. Public schools teach facts. If you wish to learn faith go to a church.

Since when is a school about free expression?