Prayer in School
For centuries, the debate has existed whether or not to allow prayer in public schools. Many Americans feel it is not the right of the school to teach religion, but the parent. With all the diversity associated with the United States, public schools cannot select one standard religion to practice, due to the cultural and religious differences in this country. Parents are also concerned that, by allowing prayer in schools, children will no longer be attending an educational institute but a religious one. Our forefathers founded this nation on the belief of religious equality. The Federal Constitution, in 1789, received the first of ten amendments, set up to protect the rights of it's citizens, today these ten amendments are considered the Bill of Rights. The first amendment states that, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the governm
The United States of America has one of the most diverse populations in the world. Since the diversity is so great, there are many different religions one can follow. Due to this, public schools should not allow prayer in school. By allowing prayer in school, students will be forced to practice a religion, outside of their choice. The phrase, " 'Almighty God' is included in one of the prayers, professing a belief that atheists agnostics and other non-believers do not hold (Haas, 36). A student who does not believe in what is being recited to them is having religion forced upon them, plain and simple. Public schools were built to educate the future leaders of this country. Religion is a part of life and should be taught to all students, not just in school. If parents desire their children to learn about, and practice a specific religion, there are church related schools that they may attend. For the parents who cannot afford private schools, public schools do have some activities where prayer is allowed. Graduation ceremo
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Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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