In school (for the last week or so) we've had to give a moment of silence after each pledge of allegiance each day, and I began wondering exactly what are we having a moment of silence each day for and is it really a law that requires it to be done. (in my honest opinion i would like to know what i'm giving a moment of silence to.)
I've asked many people in my school and it seems like no one really knows 100%.
2007-10-23 03:03:49 · 5 answers · asked by jomyron1graham 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
That moment of silence is there for students who wish to start their day with prayer or with just a moment of reflection.
It is yours to use as you wish just as long as you use it silently.
You're giving a moment of silence ( if you don't wish to pray)as a courtesy to your students that do.
2007-10-23 03:19:45 · answer #1 · answered by tnfarmgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Illinois has just started requiring a moment of silence to start each school day. You may pray or reflect or run through your mental to-do list.
2007-10-23 03:25:29 · answer #2 · answered by DaisyCake 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its done in most schools. It has taken the place of a school prayer. It is suppose to be for those who wish to pray.
2007-10-23 03:11:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really don't know... I don't BELIEVE in giving ANY FLAG a pledge of allegiance.. a country YES... but not some stupid piece of cloth... AmeriKans have raised that stupid FLAG to the level of a religious Icon.
2007-10-23 03:12:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have lived in Illinois all my life and don't remember doing this in school.
It might be a school thing, do you know if any other schools do it?
2007-10-23 03:12:07 · answer #5 · answered by Todd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋