is it appropriate to have religion in schools ?

Question

is it really appropriate to have religion in schools
is it right to make children say prayers in class
is it right to make children recite the pledge of alligence when this this nation was not founded under god ?

Answer 1

It should be allowed, but not forced.

Answer 2

Unless it's private I don't think so
There are so many different religions it's unfair to focus on just one
Some people believe in one thing, some people believe in another. I don't think religion should be forced down people's throats at school.
School is for learning, church is for religion

Did you know they added the under god part into the pledge not too long ago(I don't remember the exact date..It was some time after Brown vs. The Board of Education..We;re watching a movie about it and they don't' say under god in the pledge

Answer 3

yes
no
yes

It is appropriate to have religion available in schools, but in this multicultural setting, it should be optional. - offered if there is a sufficient demand. (edited insert: I'm referring to any religion at all, as long as there is sufficient demand. Sometimes it might be the responsibility of the religious group to find a teacher).
Never MAKE children say prayers. My children were brought up being taught their parents' faith, we tried to live it before them, we had a daily devotional time together as a family, but we never would have forced them to pray if they didn't want to - it would have seemed hypocritical somehow.
The pledge of allegiance? As long as that is your nation's pledge of allegiance, then live with it. If you can get it changed, then go for it. "Under God" can be interpreted to mean many things.

Answer 4

I think the proper question would be:
Is it appropriate to prohibit religion including the free practice thereof in any situation or setting?
Is it right to punish children for saying prayers, even in class?
Is it wrong to pledge allegiance to the flag of your country if you are willing to live in it and reap the benefits despite your inability to acknowledge the Creator that the founders acknowledged in document after legal document?
In this light, I answer your question in the affirmative.

Answer 5

Last time I checked this is America, you are free to believe what you want. If my kids were forced to pray in a public school I would be the first one down there casting spells even though I do not practice Wicca. It would make a point. That is what religious schools are for.

Answer 6

If it is appropriate to have the "devil" in the schools, then it is more than "correct" to invite God's presence into them. This is in the face of celebratory sessions of "Halloween" each and every year. I refuse to participate in this macabre encounter when October 31, comes forward every year. I refuse to don costumes and give away "treats" at my front door. I have the entire year to be a "worthwhile" and valuable
asset toward others. This means that I will give of myself and my wallet throughout the entire year, as the need arises. I wish you well. Peace, Love and God Bless.

Answer 7

Why should we make prayer in school exclusive to one religion? Why not let the Wiccans do a ceremony about the beginning of the day? Why not let Muslim students perform prayer 5 times during the day? Why not let Peter Griffin preach the good book of the Fonz then?
Either let everyone in or let no one in. It's easier to keep religion out of the school. Let kids have fun and learn at school, keep the religious doctrine at the house of worship.

Answer 8

This nation was founded under God even if that phrase wasn't in the original pledge.
1. You can't make children leave their beliefs at the door
2. I don't think you should force children to, but I would like any child who would like to have a chance to pray to themself to be able to do so
3. Children can participate if they like. If not they can omit that phrase.

Answer 9

What's interesting is that supposedly kids used to go to school to learn how to read the bible. There are many things wrong with the way we teach children, especially; the costs. Knowledge should be shared, not paid for.

Answer 10

As according to public schools:

It's not appropriate for a school to bear religious symbols, or practice a specific religion - they should be all-inclusive.
It's appropriate to allow people to practice their religion, and bear religious symbols (within reason) on their person.
It's not appropriate to preach religion in schools.
It's appropriate for schools to teach the basics on major world religions
It's not appropriate for a school to advocate one religion over another
It's not appropriate for a school to force prayer
It is appropriate to allow a student to pray to themself, in a non-disruptive manner, during an appropriate time.
It's appropriate to say the pledge.
The "under God" portion is debatable.
It's always possible, however, for a secular student to remove those words when they say it.

Answer 11

no. they say there is seperation of church and government. if you go to a catholic school of course its ok but otherwise no. its insulting that ive had to say under god everyday in school for the past 12 years when i definitely am not "under god". i would probably be expelled for speaking up about it though. happy to find someone who most likely thinks this as well.

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