In God We Trust?
SCAPEL reported this poem written by an Arizona teenager on May 20, 2000, "Now I sit me down in school, where praying is against the rule. For this great nation under GOD, finds mention of Him very odd. If Scripture now the class recites, it violates the Bill of Rights. And anytime my head I bow becomes a federal matter now. Our hair can be purple, orange, or green, that's no offence; it's a freedom scene. The law is specific, the law is precise. Prayers spoken allowed are a serious vice. For praying in a public hall might offend someone with no faith at all. In silence alone we must meditate, God's name is prohibited by the state. We're allowed to cuss and dress like freaks, and pierce our noses, tongues, and cheeks. They've outlawed guns, but FIRST the Bible. To quote the good book makes me liable.
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Bill of Rights, 09/25/1789We can elect a pregnant senior prom queen, and the 'unwed daddy,' our senior king. It's "inappropriate" to teach right from wrong, we're taught that such "judgments" do not belong. We can get our condoms and birth controls, study witchcraft, vampires, and totem poles. But the Ten Commandments are not allowed, no word of God must reach this crowd. It's scary here I must confess, when chaos reigns the school is a mess. So, Lord, this silent plea I make: should I be shot; my soul please take! Amen." This poem says it plain and simple, when the country decided to separate things between church and state, mainly prayer in schools; things have become pretty hairy for today's children.
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School Prayer
You began your essay quite well with a wonderful poem. You also developed your points well and concluded with an intriguing question. There are those who are trying to have any reference to God removed from the Pledge of Allegiance. I hope the efforts fail and also am a proponent of prayer in school, as long as nobody is forced to pray against his or her will. It's a contentious issue and sparks lively debate. I'm not sure how it will ultimately be resolved but would favor a moment of silence during which all students could pray or not pray as they choose.
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