[philosofy123]

I have no problem with Christian people praying before a meal, or before bed or in between classes. I personally conducted prayers in school between classes for all the students (Catholic schools in the fifties). My problem is with the born again hypocrites, and their two pet issues that destroyed the power of Christianity in this country; namely, abortion, and prayer in schools!

I see that you have neglected to comment on the resemblance of fanatical Islam to our fanatical born again gang.

If an Islamic woman thinks that god would love her more if she covers her hair, then all power to her. The fact that her father would beat her or the religious police would beat her to please that so called GOD, is simply subjugation, imposition, and down right stupid. Now let us jump from that extreme stupidity of Islamic fanatics, to your so called moral evangelical activists. Here we have school children, they can pray if they choose to, the school itself SHOULD NOT COMPELL them to pray. The ACLU, should be exposed for what they are-anti-Christians!

I never said anything about that our society should not have religion in public places. I am simply saying that humble meek Christians who behave in Christian way will be the beacon of light; that is how they know that you are my decuples, if you loved one another.

If the Alabama judge behaved like a Christian in his household, and most of his neighbors, and fellow citizens, we would not need to assert ourselves by imposing a stone on the courthouse. The Ten Commandments are known in everyone's heart. This superficial agitation is very similar to beating a Moslem girl for not covering her hair. The government and its power should NEVER be used to impose religion or the love of God. This must come from the individual heart, and from the family/church teaching.

I know that you don't understand a single word, and you are offended, but if you spend a few minutes reflecting on what I am trying to say, you MAY get it.

[cornelis]

The government and its power should NEVER be used to impose religion or the love of God.

Perhaps a bit off-topic, but the role of government as the steward of law is a religious role. Moore's stone is "superficial agitation," but the basis of law is not. The content neutral view is a fundamental denial.

[WOSG]

"I see that you have neglected to comment on the resemblance of fanatical Islam to our fanatical born again gang."

well, there's a lot of phoney baloney I try to ignore as I make my way through the day.

I am sorry you have 'problems' with born-again types, but it smells like prejudice not rationality to me.

"I know that you don't understand a single word, "

Ah, a mind reader. Psychic hotline has a job for you!

[Aquinasfan]

the school itself SHOULD NOT COMPELL them to pray.

It's not that simple. We're talking children here. Regarding prayer, teaching by example is preferable to coercion. However, as a parent, I know that sometimes a little coercion is appropriate, especially with younger children. The school acts in the place of the parent, whether we like it or not. Therefore, one cannot summarily rule out the propriety of school-mandated prayer.