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Yes. It's on our monetary currency, so why not.
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Is prayer permitted in the public schools?
Not out loud prayer but you can pray to yourself.
Do you think that prayer in public schools is permitted or disallowed by the establishment clause and/or the free exercise clause of the First Amendment?
Yes, it should be under the freedom of speech and freedom of religion.
What was the actual prayer that was banned in public schools was there a standard script teachers typically used?
The actual prayer that was banned from public schools was a specific prayer known as the "Regents' Prayer" or the "Almighty God" prayer. This prayer was recited in some public schools in the United States before the ban. While there was no standard script that all teachers used, the Regents' Prayer was frequently used as it was a commonly accepted prayer in many schools.
Do you think there should be prayer in the public schools?
No, because there could be some relign in the school that does not pray
What is the importance of prayer in Catholic schools?
Yes, but Catholics also believe that everyone should have the right to practice their own religion. In Catholic schools, there is prayer everyday, and Catholics believe that in public schools where there are kids of all different religions, they should have the freedom to pray or not.
Why did they take prayer out of public schools?
Prayer was removed from public schools in the United States to uphold the constitutional principle of separating church and state. The Supreme Court ruled that organized prayer in public schools violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment, which prohibits the government from promoting or endorsing a specific religion.
Do you agree to have prayer in school?
No. My opinion is that prayer should not be part of our schools. I raised 5 children through the public school system and I believe religion should be kept in the church or in the privacy of your home.
Who is the women responsible for prayer not being allowed in public schools?
Madalyn Murray O'Hare is the woman responsible for prayer not being allowed in schools.
What exactly is a charter school?
Charter schools fit in between government run public schools and the private schools. Charter schools are permitted to take public money and have been freed from some of the regulations that apply to public schools.
Should public schools begin the day with a silent prayer time?
No, public schools should not have a mandatory silent prayer time as it could infringe on the separation of church and state. It is important for public institutions to respect the diverse beliefs of all students and families. If students wish to engage in personal prayer or reflection, they can do so individually.
Is prayer in schools unconstitutional according to the US Supreme Court?
Yes and no. The US Supreme Court says organized prayer in public schools is a violation of the First Amendment Establishment Clause, because schools are supported by taxpayer dollars. Taxpayer money comes from the government, the government is constitutionally prohibited from "establishing" religion, and public schools are an agent of the government.Organized prayer in schools established, run and supported by private or religious institutions is acceptable.Individuals have a right to pray privately wherever they want to - even in public schools, as guaranteed by the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment.For more information on the Supreme Courts view on prayer in public schools, see Related Questions, below.
What year did prayer in public schools start?
The issue of prayer in public schools started to gain prominence in the 1960s. In 1962, the Supreme Court ruled in Engel v. Vitale that state-sponsored prayer in public schools was unconstitutional. This landmark decision marked a turning point in the debate over the separation of church and state in education.
