2007-05-21 14:11:53 · 66 answers · asked by Baller#34 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No way, since religion breeds ignorance, it has no purpose in an institution of learning.
2007-05-21 14:13:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 5⤋
They did not take prayer out of schools. There is ample opportunity during the course of the day for any student to say a prayer if they are so inclined.
Most open-minded people can understand it would not be possible to have "organized" prayer that would meet the beliefs of all the different faiths in a typical group of Americans, and it wouldn't be right to have it based on just one faith.
2007-05-21 14:24:43 · answer #2 · answered by Roy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It was a quick fix to a problem but not necessarily the best. America is a very religious country with many worshipers of varying religions. It may have been a better solution to observe a moment of silence each day in school to allow all students of different beliefs to take a moment to search for spiritual guidance. It does not mean that they have to use the time to do so perhaps they find it best to read or get five or ten extra minutes of shut-eye but it would be a very nice idea to allow them the opportunity should they wish.
2007-05-21 14:18:56 · answer #3 · answered by Jazzel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. When the government mandates religion, religious belief actually decreases. Just look at Europe. Most Europeans have official state churches, yet the percentage of believers in Europe is WAY below that in the US. Freedom of religion and separation of church and state actually help make the US a more religious country. Anyone who wants to bring back teacher-led prayer in school is a moron if they think that will make kids more likely to believe!
2007-05-21 14:21:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No.
Why would you want a Catholic teacher leading your Presbyterian student in prayer?
Why would you want the mediocre student from Slippery Rock University's teaching program, who may not even believe in God, leading your Lutheran student in prayer? That's the same teacher who can hardly keep the math class under control.....
You think there's a benefit to that? Or, will we now have a religious litmus test on the hiring of teachers in this country so that only Methodists can be teachers?
Gee - I hope not because I'm a Lutheran, and our beliefs are somewhat differnet than Methodists. I don't want a Methodist leading my kid in prayer.
2007-05-21 14:16:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
No. I am a Christian, but this country was founded on religious freedom. Those who do not wish to pray, should not have to pray. Those who do wish to pray, can really do so anywhere they choose. If you are going to have prayer in schools, then you have to make it equal. You have to pray in a way that is fair to every religion in the room. That is way too time consuming, and most likely not even possible. Pray at home, pray at church, pray without ceasing...but don't be concerned about not being able to lead a prayer at a school pep rally.
2007-05-21 14:18:03 · answer #6 · answered by David B 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes I really do think it was a bad decision to take prayer out of the schools, because when there was prayer there was less drama, we had problems still, but it wasn't as bad. If they put it back in the schools then negativity will eventually deterriate, because God is an awesome God.
2007-05-21 14:15:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Nope, that was the American voted law, separate religion and state.
IF HOWEVER the time has come where we WANT prayer in the schools, then we should stop complaining about it, and instead try to get it on a ballot, vote for or against it, and that's that.
What if it was voted to have prayer that was of a different religion than your own? Would that be OK?
2007-05-21 14:14:18 · answer #8 · answered by LD 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
As long as there are tests, there will be prayer in schools...
That being said, I don't think that organized group prayer has a place in a public school. You couldn't possibly have one prayer that works for everyone.
Individualized prayer - I have no problem with that.
2007-05-21 14:15:45 · answer #9 · answered by paulooly 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Taking prayer out of school was the worst thing that could happen. Doing so closes the minds of the future to religion. Also by having each student express their own religious belief, students will become more tolerant to other religions and fully understand what each religion details.
2007-05-21 14:15:53 · answer #10 · answered by Joseph P 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I agree with the principle no child should be forced to pray. But I object to not being able to if you choose to do so...there's even some schools out there that refuse to let kids where religious jewelry etc. I think that's overstepping. I think students should have the option.
2007-05-21 14:16:01 · answer #11 · answered by kimski 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋