important! need some opinions!

kellyH · Nov 5, 2007, 08:07 AM

Hey Guys!
I was wondering about how yall thought about prayers in school. this topic is very important to me, and i would love some other's opinions on it! please, everyone, reply with your thoughts!
thanks so much!

De Maria · Dec 11, 2007, 01:28 PM

Pit,

I don't know if you intended for dialogue there because I don't see a question. I believe my idea is viable. And that there are many ways besides in which prayer in school can be implemented.

Presuming the school officials know the constituency of their school:

A simple example. Ask the parents, a questionaire in the mail would suffice, "Do you want prayer in School?"

If yes, which prayers?
Offer predominant options based on constituency.
Add a section for "other prayer":

Assign a place where the students will meet for these prayers first thing in the morning before going to class.

Sincerely,

De Maria

lobrobster · Dec 11, 2007, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by De Maria

Pit,

I don't know if you intended for dialogue there because I don't see a question. I believe my idea is viable. And that there are many ways besides in which prayer in school can be implemented.

Presuming the school officials know the constituency of their school:

A simple example. Ask the parents, a questionaire in the mail would suffice, "Do you want prayer in School?"

If yes, which prayers?
Offer predominant options based on constituency.
Add a section for "other prayer":

Assign a place where the students will meet for these prayers first thing in the morning before going to class.

Sincerely,

De Maria

Wait a minute... Are you actually suggesting they pray out loud? As in, "Art Father full of grace, the Lord is with thee....".

Wow, I was just arguing against the concept of silent prayer. This takes things to a whole new level!

RubyPitbull · Dec 11, 2007, 01:52 PM

LOL lob, yes it does.

DeMaria, I didn't have any questions. I was simply stating my opinion based on your previous response.

Well, it sounds like you have some sort of plan. Now, the question (LOL!) becomes, how does it get from just a discussion to being actualized?

De Maria · Dec 11, 2007, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RubyPitbull

LOL lob, yes it does.

DeMaria, I didn't have any questions. I was simply stating my opinion based on your previous response.

Well, it sounds like you have some sort of plan. Now, the question (LOL!) becomes, how does it get from just a discussion to being actualized?

First we have to change the law.

Sincerely,

De Maria

RubyPitbull · Dec 11, 2007, 02:05 PM

LOL! You are too funny! I love it!

But, that brings us right back around to what I was stating in my previous post. Who is going to get the law changed?

lobrobster · Dec 11, 2007, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by De Maria

First we have to change the law.

Sincerely,

De Maria

So say a classroom has 23 kids. 10 are Christian, 7 Jewish, 4 Muslim, and 2 atheists.

Since 10 of the kids are Christian, I assume you feel a Christian prayer should be said?

But would you be ok with a few lines from the Koran, and a Jewish blessing as well? Or would this offend you?

And then what if the 2 atheist kids were allowed to recite a few logical conjectures based on overwhelming observable evidence from science? Nah... Let's not get crazy. Why would that belong in a school classroom?

De Maria · Dec 11, 2007, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lobrobster

So say a classroom has 23 kids. 10 are Christian, 7 Jewish, 4 Muslim, and 2 atheists.

Since 10 of the kids are Christian, I assume you feel a Christian prayer should be said?

But would you be ok with a few lines from the Koran, and a Jewish blessing as well? Or would this offend you?

And then what if the 2 atheist kids were allowed to recite a few logical conjectures based on overwhelming observable evidence from science? Nah... Let's not get crazy. Why would that belong in a school classroom?

As I said, treat it like an elective.

Anyone who wants to pray with Christians, room 1,
Jews, room 2; Muslims, room 3.

Atheists can read a book or do what they elect ; room 4.

Prayer over, go to class.

Sincerely,

De Maria

De Maria · Dec 11, 2007, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RubyPitbull

LOL! You are too funny! I love it!

But, that brings us right back around to what I was stating in my previous post. Who is going to get the law changed?

Workin' on it.

RubyPitbull · Dec 11, 2007, 03:09 PM

LOL! Good for you! I will have the doughnuts & coffee at the ready (on the other side of the fence)!

lobrobster · Dec 11, 2007, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by De Maria

As I said, treat it like an elective.

Anyone who wants to pray with Christians, room 1,
Jews, room 2; Muslims, room 3.

Atheists can read a book or do what they elect ; room 4.

Prayer over, go to class.

Sincerely,

De Maria

Well, I gotta say that's not a bad way to do it. At least you're being tolerant of other people's beliefs. Again, I have to apologize for not giving you enough credit.

Now the only problem I have is taking up school time for this prayer when it could've/should've been done at home.



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