CHURCH AND STATE

[mburbank]

"Maxi... should everyone be allowed to pray at the high school football game if they want......as long as Congress doesn't make it a law saying that they have to pray?"
-Ronnie

Muddily phrased as always but close enough to a direct question.

You ask MY opinion, and I'll give it freely. Everyone should be and IS allowed to pray. No one can stop you from praying.

I think having an official from the school lead a prayer is something you shouldn't do. It makes a statement of institutional support (and as in the case of your own belief that yours is the only true religion) and thereby excludes others. Should a student wish to lead a prayer (and I don't see why people can't pray silently, it's not like God is deaf) I personally see nio problem with this, as long as any student wishing to lead prayers for their stated religion is allowed to do so. This might prove problematic in getting the game started, but freedom of religion is important.

Now be nice, go back to the other thread and see if you can find a way to substantiate your OUTRAGEOUS LIE. that I hate what America Stands for.

Then you can go to the other thread and answr the even simpler question, why is it alright for you to lie? I really think it's your turn.