I'm about as atheist as one can get, and I don't view this as "shoving their religious beliefs and prayers down the throats of other people". It was just some kid thinking he was hot stuff reciting a prayer. There's no problem here, so long as all other venues are equally kept open (as I have outlined before).
It wasn't school; it was a graduation ceremony. We don't let children wear long black robes and funny hats in school either. Our children are all grown up and we have eight grandchildren. All have attended a variety of public and private schools in the US and abroad. The lesson? They're quite stable and durable, and perfectly capable of making sound choices.eace
Or how about lying about being a Christian to avoid sharing a sleeping bag with a lion ? Rumor has it there were millions of those type of liars....................
Why complicate things when you don't have to though?
Well, this is simply your opinion and nothing more. The fact is the speech was pre-approved and then the boy changed the speech without getting permission and included the Lord's Prayer in his speech.
Liberty High valedictorian's speech causes stir - FOX Carolina 21
Do you think the school was right to ban this in the first place? Why or why not?
Well, this is simply your opinion and nothing more. The fact is the speech was pre-approved and then the boy changed the speech without getting permission and included the Lord's Prayer in his speech.
Only part of the world, AP. I'm beginning to think it's the worst part. :shock:
This may be the more basic question to consider, "Why should a valedictorian's commencement speech require approval?"
Yup, and there's absolutely nothing the school, or the law, or anyone but his parents can do about it. It was his speech to make, he earned that with diligence and hard work.
Btw, you all do know that schools aren't compelled by law, by statute to have a graduation ceremony. It's not part of the curricula nor is it in any state or federal requirement.
Are you kidding me? I guess you were never a teenager before. :roll:
Well, this is simply your opinion and nothing more. The fact is the speech was pre-approved and then the boy changed the speech without getting permission and included the Lord's Prayer in his speech.
This may be the more basic question to consider, "Why should a valedictorian's commencement speech require approval?"
Jesus Christ! Didn't your daddy teach you the little "sticks and stones" saying?
Are you kidding me? I guess you were never a teenager before. :roll:
I was and a valedictorian as well. My speech required no approval. That was 1971...
Yeah, I was looking for Bonz...never did find him! :mrgreen:
Yeah, that was a long time ago though wasn't it? :mrgreen: Things have changed a lot since 1971 I would say. We have a lot more diversity nowadays.
Apply some common sense. The valedictorian is likely to be a pretty well-mannered kid given their accomplishment.
Are you kidding me? I guess you were never a teenager before. :roll:
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