a petition to put prayer back in schools.

[AZhitman]

I think you'll enjoy it, RR. If nothing else, at least you'll have a good solid argument for WHY you believe what you do. Then think of the havoc you can cause!

MM: Thanks - Not my words, but glad to share.

I'll crank out another one when I have some time. Blessings on you both.

[Rockenreno]

ah, wonderful havoc!:icesangel

[nissanrose]

ok.i just got finished reading almost every single postand it was very interesting and i did not expect it to be this so controversial. i did expect dif views however. i just want to make one thing clear I DO NOT THINK CHRISTIANITY IS THE SURPREME RELIGION.i just merely think that if you want to pray in school you should have the right to, noone forces you to do something you do what you want. it never killed anyone and noone had anything to say about taking 60-seconds out of class to reflect when i was in elementry and middle school. i am now in 11th grade of high school and now everyone has a problem with God and me believeing in God. America had no problem kneeling to him and asking him for help when the towers fell. what ever religion you are you can 2 prayor what ever you do to worship your god in ypur religion . everyone should have the right to worship what evergod you worship.i thank you all very much for your responses and those of you who wanted the petition it will be to you shortly i have not had the time to get on here and get the e-mail adresses until now. for that i am very sorry thanks agian nissanrose

[nissanrose]

just to make it claer when i say america i mean a good amount not the whole entire nation

[Rockenreno]

good thing you clarified yourself, I was about to correct you on the whole WTC thing...

as for prayer in school, it's fine on your own time between classes and at lunch, but no time should be set aside specifically for prayer. It is unconstitutional.

[skydragoness]

separation of church and state.

i believe this is in the constitution because the English monarchy and the Church of England were as one. as to not follow england's bad example, the writers of the constitution deemed that a separation of religion and secular matters would prevent corruption between the two. think about it, what if you go to church and you hear the priest talking some kind of propanganda; i.e. , about how we should all vote for so and so because he was chosen by God, or whathaveyou.

anyhow. i think the 'time for reflection' or 'pauses' after the pledge of allegiance/etc should and can be good enough. besides, i never knew any kids throughout my gradeschool years that prayed in school or even desired to.

i agree with rockenreno as well.

disclaimer: i'm sleepy right now

[creophus]

I don't trust the school system to teach my kids religion. When I have kids, I'll teach them how to pray. I think the idea of prayer is schools sounds nice, but I don't think they'll get it right.