Don't be silly?
Should people hold a prayer group in the middle of a freeway? No.
Neither should Darwinists be allowed to teach the theory of evolution in the middle of a freeway.
Should people be allowed to hold a prayer group in the middle of a public park? Why not?
You posted: "Don't be silly? [sic]
Should people hold a prayer group in the middle of a freeway? No.
Neither should Darwinists be allowed to teach the theory of evolution in the middle of a freeway.
Should people be allowed to hold a prayer group in the middle of a public park? Why not?"
Reply:
Ah, there you have it. Freedom to pray in public is somewhat restricted. In a park or in school, there are no restrictions about personal prayer--and no Court ruling has ever prevented any student at any time from offering up a silent prayer before his history exam. Having a group is a different matter--and depends on the degree of impact on normal functionings of society. Silent, personal prayer is one thing--public displays are something else.
We agree, I think, that prayer, astrology, faith-healing, psychic 'abilities', palmistry, dowsing, crop circles, body meridians, laying on of hands, foot-ology, tarot cards, Nostradamus, feng shui, magnetic bracelets, astral projections, clairvoyance, spirit photography, telekinetic movement, etc. etc. have no place in a science class.
I think we agree on this.