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As a young child I remember very vividly reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and also morning prayer. When you talk about the “good old days” those are visions that come to my mind. Of course those are things that have been taken away, but Mississippi has decided otherwise.
First and foremost though, why was the Pledge of Allegiance axed? Because of the words “under God.” It’s based on our country and the fact that we are Americans who proudly belong to the United States of America.
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public schools to develop policies that will allow students to pray over school intercoms, at assemblies and at sporting events. While not allowing school-sanctioned prayer, the law permits students to offer public prayers with a disclaimer by the school administration.
This despite Christ's saying that prayer should be in secret, and not public.
You realize that Christ himself participated in public religious services, right?
I don't think you're interpreting that correctly.
"When you pray, you are not to be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners so that they may be seen by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. 6"But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you. 7"And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their many words.…
What about Muslim prayer time?
What about Muslim prayer time?
Matthew 6: 5-7
That's pretty clear. If you pray publicly, you already have your reward.
And, having passed a prayer in schools law, the lawmakers in the Bible Belt of Mississippi have their reward, more political support.
Which is, of course, the reward that they wanted all along.
School officials will crap their drawers, parents will be up in arms, and the school policy will suddenly change.
He was warning against the practice of praying for the sake of being well thought of by others. Praying in public to set an example, particularly for the young, is a good thing. Jesus himself did it.
What is the policy regarding Muslim prayer time in schools? I am sure no one would want to prevent it. Any student could take pause during this time.
I wouldn't mind a call to silence, and all who want to pray silently may do so, while others respectfully keep quiet, thinking of puppies or lunch. Perhaps they can call it reflection time.
Compromise that could work for everyone.
Matthew 6: 5-7
That's pretty clear. If you pray publicly, you already have your reward.
And, having passed a prayer in schools law, the lawmakers in the Bible Belt of Mississippi have their reward, more political support.
Which is, of course, the reward that they wanted all along.
I wonder what he would have said about mandatory prayers?
Good grief, if I had a nickel for every out of context Bible quote posted by libs. I'd have a few bucks anyways.
Mississippi Breaks Ground And Allows Prayer Back In Their Public Schools
I also remember reciting the pledge in school back in the 1950s. I don't remember prayers, however. I remember leading children in the pledge until my retirement in '04. I suspect teachers still are, and the "pledge has been axed" statement is false.
It also requires:
This despite Christ's saying that prayer should be in secret, and not public.
Of course, private prayers have always been and still are allowed. Even public prayers for those who voluntarily come to them are allowed.
And now, in Mississippi, schools may start having mandatory student led prayers.
I wonder what will happen the first time those student led prayer sessions over the intercom invoke the name of Allah?
It will be an interesting spectacle in that state.
Good grief, if I had a nickel for every out of context Bible quote posted by libs. I'd have a few bucks anyways.
I think it would be crazy to ax the pledge. On the other hand, I don't think that public schools should further any particular religion or its opposite, though, I also think that private schools probably should entertain prayer, religious education, ethics and philosophy.
Alright, what is the context of that quote?
He was warning against the practice of praying for the sake of being well thought of by others. Praying in public to set an example, particularly for the young, is a good thing. Jesus himself did it.
I think it would be crazy to ax the pledge. On the other hand, I don't think that public schools should further any particular religion or its opposite, though, I also think that private schools probably should entertain prayer, religious education, ethics and philosophy.
Kids go to school to learn, they go to religious studies to learn about their faith, or have parents who can teach them.
No one can ever prevent anyone from praying discretely. It can be done in silence.
However, quiet time can be offered if need be and observed by all to do as they please.
If I understand the first Amendment correctly, if affords us freedom of religion. That goes for all. Christians, Jews, Atheists, Muslims, Hindus...can have their time to do as they please.
The first Amendment, imo, does not forbid prayer of any sort, is not freedom from religion.
Alright, what is the context of that quote?
Same thing I asked. Still waiting.... waiting... (crickets).
I wonder what he would have said about mandatory prayers?
Probably the same thing He would say about mandatory wealth transfers to the poor.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+22:15-22They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that you are a man of integrity and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You aren’t swayed by others, because you pay no attention to who they are. 17 Tell us then, what is your opinion? Is it right to pay the imperial tax[a] to Caesar or not?”
18 But Jesus, knowing their evil intent, said, “You hypocrites, why are you trying to trap me? 19 Show me the coin used for paying the tax.” They brought him a denarius, 20 and he asked them, “Whose image is this? And whose inscription?”
21 “Caesar’s,” they replied.
Then he said to them, “So give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”
22 When they heard this, they were amazed. So they left him and went away.
Mississippi Breaks Ground And Allows Prayer Back In Their Public Schools
I also remember reciting the pledge in school back in the 1950s. I don't remember prayers, however. I remember leading children in the pledge until my retirement in '04. I suspect teachers still are, and the "pledge has been axed" statement is false.
It also requires:
This despite Christ's saying that prayer should be in secret, and not public.
Of course, private prayers have always been and still are allowed. Even public prayers for those who voluntarily come to them are allowed.
And now, in Mississippi, schools may start having mandatory student led prayers.
I wonder what will happen the first time those student led prayer sessions over the intercom invoke the name of Allah?
It will be an interesting spectacle in that state.
i don't know about "mandatory wealth transfers to the poor" whatever thats supposed to mean, but the bible clearly says to pay your taxes like good a lil christian
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+22:15-22
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