03-24-2012, 07:48 PM
hal wrote:
If everyone involved is a christian... I don't have a problem with this...
But what if one child is not? do you expect that one child to incur the wrath of the others by saying he or she is uncomfortable?
What if they are all Christians but some are Catholic, others fundamental independent Baptist (who consider Catholicism a cult)... Toss in the LDS, Jehovah Witness and other sects - who decides which is right?
Then there are the non-Christian groups, which are numerous and include Jews, Muslims, Hindi, Wiccans and Scientologists (whose spiritual center is in Clearwater). Are they all going to get a turn at the microphone or will majority always rule?
Even if everyone gets a turn, what happens to the closeted atheist child? The child who isn't ready to let his beliefs be known because they live in a very fundamental home (That was me).
While Christianity is the predominant religion in the USA, this is NOT a Christian nation. It is the proverbial melting pot of everything including religion.
Yes, is some communities they may not raise any objections but in places like Miami, Tampa and Orlando it will create huge issues. I view prayer and religion as a private matter between an individual and their deity of choice. Why must it be broadcast and why must the state press the issue.
Prayer has always been allowed in school and it remains so today. There is nothing stopping students from independently praying together as long as it does not disrupt the school process. This law brings politics into the process and will only create issues where none previously existed.
.... at least until the courts strike it down.