Who wants daily prayer readings returned to the public schools?

Question

Why? and which religion or religions should be allowed to broadcast them?

Answer 1

Most people do not..

There are a vocal minority who want prayer in schools.

Any religion you like, as long as it is Christianity. Look at the huge uproar that happened when some one had the gall to open a session of congress with a Hindu prayer.

http://www.au.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=6316&abbr=pr&security=1002&news_iv_ctrl=1469

These people do not wnat fredom of religion.

Think on these words from the Family Research Council:

"while it is true that the United States of America was founded on the sacred principle of religious freedom for all, that liberty was never intended to exalt other religions to the level that Christianity holds in our country's heritage."

Pathetic spin.

Answer 2

No - I don't want it in the schools - and NO religions should be represented.

I went to school in the south - and everyday - they would get on the P.A. system and say a prayer about Jesus. We had some Jewish kids at the school - but the school didn't seem to care - I guess. After a couple of years - we were told that if we were offended by the prayer - that we could go out in the hall. I always went out in the hall. Not because I was offended - but because a cute boy in the room across the hall went out in the hall.

My thought: Prayer does not belong in our schools. When I go to church - I don't want them talking about politics - and when I'm at school (I'm an adult college student) - or my child is at school - I don't want them talking about God.

No mixture of church and state!!!

I think we should teach our kids about LOVE (which is God) at home. Work with them to be virtuous and full of good morals and values. That's a parents job. The teachers are there to teach the academic subjects the schools offer.

Should kids be exposed to religion? Absolutely - at home - or at a church. And IF you think kids need it in school - then pay some extra $$$$$ and send them to a school affiliated with the religion of your choice. Otherwise - teach them about religions - at home or at church - and when they are old enough let them pick one or more that resonate with them - or NONE if that's what they decide. If you've taught them to be virtuous - they will be kids deserving of your pride.

Answer 3

I miss having a prayer in school but there are too many people with different types of religions now for just one prayer to cover. I think students should take a moment before school and say their own prayer or have a moment of silence if you are of a belief that doesn't pray.

Answer 4

If would be breaking to many laws if it were allowed.

Freedom of speach
freedom of religion
seperation of church and state

prayer groups, durring non-class time is fine with me, such as a classroom that they go into durring lunch, but anything that is broadcast to the entire school, during learning time, is not ok, i wont have my tax dollars going to brainwashing children.

Answer 5

I think a daily or weekly moment of silence would be good in grade school. I do not think it would be necessary in college. Kids would be freed to think, reflect, pray, and meditate. Allowing this at an early age in a teaching atmosphere teaches acceptance, equality, respect for individual/family beliefs, religious or otherwise. Not allowing it teaches nonacceptance, and supports an attitude that government is not of, by, and for the people.

Answer 6

NO

My family is not Christian, and I don't want my children exposed to Christianity especially if it is forced upon them. I pay a lot in taxes and currently don't have children, but I do plan to have them. I remember growing up in a school where Bible devotions were read over the intercom every morning. I also remember there were several Jehovah's witnesses, a Jewish boy, and one other child who did not participate, but I do remember how left out and embarrassed tehy looked.

NO NO NO

Answer 7

I've never heard of "prayer readings" in public school but I believe in everyone's Constitutional right to freedom of religion, freedom of speech and freedom of thought.

Got a problem with freedom, Bubba?

Answer 8

What do you mean "returned"?

I know many young people who are in the public school system that pray at school everyday. It is illegal to stop anyone from exercising their rights to freedom of expression.

There may not be any prayer read over the loud speaker, or teachers leading the whole class in prayer, but students pray individually and in groups all the time.


God bless you.

Diane: What other area of life do we refuse to give them the information they need for them to be equipped to make a decision? Let's not teach them about science then, instead, let's wait until they are old enough to decide for themselves. That doesn't make sense does it? But, you say, don't tell them or expose them to Spiritual things, let them decide when they are older. How could they possibly decide for Spiritual things if they do not know they exist? OH! You don't want them to decide "for" Spiritual things, you want them to decide "against" them. Now I get it. A perfect world to you would be a bunch of little "Diane" robots running things.

Answer 9

If there is to be prayer brought back to school, it should be ALL or NONE.

So, all of the gods that are in existence should be represented.

Better expect a longer school day for the kiddies.

Answer 10

Absolutely, I think daily morning prayers and sacrifise should be mandatory for all schools (public and private), and for all public employees as well.

Of course, being of the Church of Hoo, our daily prayers consist of a simple "Here's to it, for it, to do it again. If you don't get to it, may you be brought to it, tied to it, made to do it 'til you die from it. Real good. Hunnnhhh!!" followed by the downing of a shot (usually whiskey, but could be vodka, tequila, Jager or other strong alcohol).

I think the country, and indeed the world would be better off for following such a simple, unifying ritual that reminds us of Hoo's bounty.