prayer in schools, can anyone help me with it???
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There are many cons.  Some of those would be:\n\nNot everybody worships the same God, some worship no God.\nDifferent denominations of the same belief system pray differently.\nIt takes time away from educating the children.\nHow would parents' issues or concerned be addressed? \n\nOne commonly held misconception is that students can not pray in school, they certainly can.  They can not make other pray with them and they can't be disruptive about it. Schools allow Bible clubs and other religious clubs now, they are not compulsory, but they are allowed.\n\nIf you're looking for some good references, I'd suggest the link below.
471815
seek God an Pray.....:)
192227
There is nothing the governement can do to stop prayer in schools. The Establishment Clause, however, prevents the government from sanctioning prayer in public schools. Christianity was traditionally (and probably still is) the unofficial, official religion of the U.S. However, the founding fathers, all of whom recognized the downfalls of a state sanctioned church, specifically wrote the First Amendment "to prohibit the federal government from declaring and financially supporting a national religion, such as existed in many other countries at the time of the nation's founding.  It is far less clear whether the Establishment Clause was also intended to prevent the federal government from supporting Christianity in general.  Proponents of a narrow interpretation of the clause point out that the same First Congress that proposed the Bill of Rights also opened its legislative day with prayer and voted to apportion federal dollars to establish Christian missions in the Indian lands.  On the other hand, persons seeing a far broader meaning in the clause point to writings by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison suggesting the need to establish "a wall of separation" between church and state.\n...\nThe question of school-sponsored prayer has, of course, proven highly controversial.  In the landmark case of Engel v Vitale in 1962, the Court ruled that New York's practice of beginning school days with a prayer drafted by school officials violated the Establishment Clause.  This is the case, the Court said, whether or not students are given the option of not participating in the prayer.  Following Engel, the Court has faced a whole series of prayer-related cases in the public school context raising issues such a prayer in special circumstances (e.g., graduation ceremonies), periods for silent meditation or silent prayer, and student-initiated prayer.  In general, the Court has demonstrated a willingness to strike down any practices that might be likely to be perceived either as coercive or as a state endorsement of religion."\n\nIf you want to pray in public school, then pray. If you don't want to pray in public school, then don't. If you are a public school teacher and pray in school, do it silently and don't ask students to join you.
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There are no good aspects to be argued that support requiring prayer in schools. Schools are public property supported by all taxpayers, and should not be used to proselytize or promote any religion.\n\nIt sounds like your report is supposed to be based on propaganda, not facts.\n\nAnd, if that's the case, make up whatever lies you want since facts aren't of any concern.
102185
God will hear whatever you pray. If you think you need to quote bible verses in your prayers on certain subjects, just turn to the back of the Bible where they usually point out where to find phrases for different category of problems for you to refer. From there you select them for your prayers. I am sure you do attend church, go and approach an elder of the church and I am sure they would open their arms to help you. Always bear in mind GOD said in the bible 'Seek and you shall receive'. May GOD bless you and answer your prayers....
906410
Yeah, it amazes me how many people rely on prayer alone to accomplish things. The only way you're ever going to accomplish anything or solve any problem is by taking steps to, you know, SOLVE THE PROBLEM. I can ask someone to pray for me that I'll stop procrastinating, and they can pray all they want, but until I bring myself to actually do it, nothing's going to change.
740246
it means that, while your child can have the "right" to pray quietly in school, the school doesnt have the "right" to lead group prayer and subject an unwilling child to the group pressure to participate or be ostracized.
291950
I would tell you that asking this question is a waste of time.\n\nAnd prayer will definitely NOT work.\n\nDEAR GOD WHATEVER YOU DO DON'T PRAY...GO OUT AND DO SOMETHING!!!
49915
The best advice that I can give you  is to consult with your minister (if you have one) or a minister in your area. Also, spend time studying your Bible and talk to the people around you who are practicing the Faith. \nThe decision you are making is a great one and I commend you on that. My prayers are with you as you continue to learn and grow in your Faith. Good luck and best wishes in your journey...
654329
Normally, i tell people "close your eyes and wish real hard". BUT I GOT A BETTER IDEA, If the prayers aren't working, you should stop praying for awhile that will teach him!!!
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go here it really helps\n\nhttp://www.inhispresenceministry.org/circle_of_fifth.htm
111574
Kids can still pray in school.  They just can't be forced to, and they're not given a designated time to do it during the school day.  If prayer were forbidden in school, I would never get through a day of teaching!  I find it sad that moments of silence have been removed from schools b/c it's nice to have a small moment at the beginning of the day to collect your thoughts, pray, or zone out.  Nothing can stop a person from having a personal relationship with God.
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I don't know specifically what you mean by "study prayer". But in order to pray about studying, like for an upcoming test, this is what you could pray (prayer is just talking to God, it's not magical words or phrases, just be honest and respectful)\n\nGod, thank you for all you have helped me accomplish in my classes.  Please show me how to best study for my upcoming exam.  Give me clarity of thought and an understanding of how I can best use my time to remember this information.  Help me to discern what information is most important and most of all, give me endurance in studying so that I can do my best, for your Glory.
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A lot of people would have to hear them recite the Lord's prayer.\n\n\nReally, it all comes down to this:\n\nPublic schools are government funded organizations, the First Amendment of the United States Constitution states "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof....".\n\nIt's not saying you CAN'T say the Lord's Prayer in school, just that the school staff or faculty cannot require or lead the school as a whole in the recitation of the Lord's prayer.
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i think you're a little misinformed. the law just states that they cant make anyone pray, and as a public school (run by the government) they cant belong to any specific denomintation. you can pray all you want and nobody can stop you. \n\nthat way they cant force you to do anything against your beliefs. imagine if your teacher was jewish and made you say jewish prayers in class. well, thats wrong. but for years teachers (mostly christians, the majority religion in the US) lead classes in prayer sessions, and taught things according to their own religious beliefs. but thats not fair to students that are jewish, muslim, atheists, agnostics, taoists, buddhist, etc. thats why they made the law. but, thats not stopping you from praying. you can pray all you like and nobody can stop you, as long as you're still doing your school work, and you're not forcing others to pray with you.\n\nso, the best thing for you to do might be to create an afterschool prayer group. as long as its not during school hours, i bet that you could organize a group of other students with similar beliefs and meet maybe once a week or something, say some prayers, talk about your views, help each other with any issues you want to share, etc. the idea of having it led by a student is a good idea. you could probably do it in the school library or something. good luck!
705315
I would study the things the book and teacher have gone over in class.... gather a study group because they may know stuff i don't, and eat well and rest. if you don't know your stuff by mid term, you better pray too!
999303
basically god always wants you to try helping yourself first as best as you can then pray to him. after that? patientce and have faith ;)