Prayer In Public Schools Essay
"Eighty percent of the American people want Bible readings and Prayer in the schools… Why should the majority be so severely penalized by the protests of a handful?" says Billy Graham, who is an evangelist. According to The Broad Education Foundation, there are about 90,000 public elementary and high schools in America, and around 600,000 teachers that believe in Christ. There is also a National Day of Prayer, so even if right now we aren’t allowed to, we should on that day. Also 83% of people believe that there is a God who answers their prayers, and 57% are in favor of National Day of Prayer and most of the other half, 39% doesn’t care. Which leaves only about 4% of people oppose of this day, according to USA Today Newspaper. These are reasons
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It allows everyone feel wanted and accepted, this wouldn't leave anyone out either; this can also be called cultural diffusion. Prayer in public school builds the kids’ character and integrity, and allows them to share feelings that they may have not with other people.
Being able to pray in school allows teachers and students to have a sense of safety. Kids and teachers can fall back on their faith if something harmful happens. Kids can pray in times of hardships, for example if a child goes to the counselor to talk, the counselor should be able to pray with him/her. They can rely on people being able to pray with them instead of them feeling alone and praying. Prayer in public schools has been overlooked for many years now and should be reconsidered. There are many pros about having prayer in public school and these are just a few. There are also some cons, but the pros always seem to outweigh the cons. “We need kids spending more time on their reading and writing, along with math — not mumbling prayers.” says Roger Simon, Chicago columnist. Although this is a con, the students would never be forced to pray, it is simply an option, an opinion. Bringing it back can be very convenient for the teachers and kids because it makes them feel bona
It allows everyone feel wanted and accepted, this wouldn't leave anyone out either; this can also be called cultural diffusion. Prayer in public school builds the kids’ character and integrity, and allows them to share feelings that they may have not with other people.
Being able to pray in school allows teachers and students to have a sense of safety. Kids and teachers can fall back on their faith if something harmful happens. Kids can pray in times of hardships, for example if a child goes to the counselor to talk, the counselor should be able to pray with him/her. They can rely on people being able to pray with them instead of them feeling alone and praying. Prayer in public schools has been overlooked for many years now and should be reconsidered. There are many pros about having prayer in public school and these are just a few. There are also some cons, but the pros always seem to outweigh the cons. “We need kids spending more time on their reading and writing, along with math — not mumbling prayers.” says Roger Simon, Chicago columnist. Although this is a con, the students would never be forced to pray, it is simply an option, an opinion. Bringing it back can be very convenient for the teachers and kids because it makes them feel bona