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- Separation of church and state. If you say yes, what prayers should be said? Hindu, Christian, Islam, Buddhist, Satanists, etc?
- Yes, because prayer is good for creation of a good, peaceful, tolerant, co-operating people in society. Children should grow up learning ethics .
- Prayer is talking to God. Each school should make its own prayer to be said in the assembly or in the class, addressing God as God, then it would be acceptable to people of all religions. Prayer should be said before every hour or period in the school. Also prayer shouldn't be mechanical. Ask children to pray with their whole heart.
- Public schools should allow porn. Everyone carries around loose change that says on it, 'In God we trust', but they cant pray. It makes no sense.
- No. If prayer is allowed, then all prayers of all religion should be said. There are thousands of different religions, gods & goddesses. If they do this, there won't be any more time for students to do what is there for them to do, study.
- Its not like they are going to pray all day 24/7. Just for their food and whatever they feel they need to pray for. I think they should be able to pray. Prayer is a good thing.
- No, because its church and state. For those who say yes, what if the people who don't believe in God are faced with school prayer?? Isn't that a little unfair??
- Also, people can pray in School, it just cant be mandated publicly.
- Students are allowed to pray in school. What the Supreme Court has held unconstitutional is school-sponsored prayer or religious activity in the public schools. Public schools are supported by taxes, which makes them agents of the government. The Constitution forbids the government from establishing religion as a protection against the creation of an official state religion like the England had at the time of the US Revolutionary War.
It's important to respect people of all faiths or of no faith; their beliefs are as worthy of protection as anyone's. The Supreme Court found that school-led prayer and bible study violated students' freedom of religion because it forced some people to participate in activities against their own faith.
You can pray in school. That right is protected under the First Amendment Free Exercise Clause. Just don't force other people to adopt your beliefs and practices.
What else can I help you with?
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.
Is it legal to have school prayer?
No. Not in public school at least.
What amendment banned prayer from the school?
The First Amendment Establishment Clause has been used to ban organized prayer in public schools.
Prayer in school violates what clause?
Private prayer in school is allowed under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Institutional prayer is forbidden under the same amendment--freedom of religion is to be respected, and there should be no governmental establishment of religion.
Are organized prayer sessions allowed in public schools?
In my school, it is allowed, and they have it every day. But it's not in all schools, as you probably know.
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.
What does organized prayer in public school violate?
Organized prayer in public school violates the First Amendment Establishment Clause.
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
Is it legal to have school prayer?
No. Not in public school at least.
What is DAV Public School Nerul's motto?
The motto of DAV Public School Nerul is 'Prayer in Hinduism'.
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.
True Or False Public school prayer has never been allowed?
false
Can boy Jews pray at school?
Yes. Anyone in the world (Jewish or not) can engage in silent prayer anywhere. Public prayer is limited by school rules and local law.
What amendment banned prayer from the school?
The First Amendment Establishment Clause has been used to ban organized prayer in public schools.
Can you get examples of opening prayer for a school class please?
It is illegal under the establishment clause of the First Amendment for any employee of a public school to lead students in or require students to pray. Do not open your school class with a prayer.
Was President Kennedy in favor of taking prayer out of public schools?
President John F. Kennedy's position on prayer in public schools was complex. While he personally supported the idea of religious freedom and the separation of church and state, he did not actively advocate for the removal of prayer from public schools. The Supreme Court's decisions in the early 1960s, which ruled against school-sponsored prayer, occurred during his presidency, but Kennedy's focus was more on civil rights and international issues rather than the specifics of school prayer.
Who led the movement to have prayer and Bible reading banned from public school?
Madalyn Murray O' Hair
