The New School Prayer

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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 offense; it's a freedom scene.
The law is specific, the law is precise.
Prayers spoken aloud 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.

We can elect a pregnant Senior 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's a mess.
So, Lord, this silent plea I make:
Should I be shot; My soul please take!
Amen

From watching whats on the news now a days, thought this made a lot of sense.

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I am a Christian and hope people do NOT mistake this attitude to be representative of my religion.

It is a political opinion held by some US citizens that not present the Constitution, the Bill of Rights or current US law accurately.
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thanks NT.
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Two threads when there should be zero?
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Two threads when there should be zero?


There's nothing wrong with people stating their opinions.
Yours being there should be zero.
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I read this earlier on your site. It is very disturbing. The more we remove God from our lives the worse it's going to get. And people wonder what's wrong with the world. Go figure.
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Two threads when there should be zero?


Isn't it ironic when someone uses their right of free speech to suggest that others not have theirs.
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
When I was growing up there was a sense of family and more women were able to be stay-at-home moms and dads were dads too busy taking care of families. Children were more nurtured and there was more of a sense of church and morality. The world has gotten really hectic and more of the family sense has detriorated as both parties are forced economically into the workplace, and/or if not forced economically then materialistically resulting in a decay of the family unit. So, with family detrioration and no time for children, the children suffer and so does society as a whole. Realistically there are still in tact family units who place value on life and children. But, in reflecting the above, one has to ask how this has slipped in without notice until it has escalated into a state matter. If the intent is that of showing no bias then why is it that those who wish to pray cannot while those who do not wish to feel they have to dominant. Where then is the equality of that which they are trying to accomplish.
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Well said Christine, well said!
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
It boggles me, reading this, that people wonder why their children are involved in criminal activities (gangs, sex chat, the list can go on and on). First, the state takes capitol punishment away from schools; when I was in school, it was Mr. Holt and his three foot long cherry wood paddle that everyone feared most. This fear kept major rule breaking from happening. I left, with my family, to an overseas assignment. Upon returning, the only thing in schools left for punishment was In School Suspension and Expulsion. What kid wants to stay in school if they are having SO much fun doing out of school things with their friends?

Recently and locally, there was an incident in a small town nearby that involved a third-grader and a "3 swat" punishment from the principle. There were marks left and the boy's family sued the school. That boy was being punished for bringing a weapon, a hunting knife, to school and threatening a schoolmate. The family concurred with the principle on the punishment, to keep the boy in school rather than have him expelled. And now they sue.

Over the holidays, we have people in the states fussing over "Merry Christmas" being used. These people are asking the Gov't to get involved and have this banned. So what are the first things that this country were started for? Freedom of religion and freedom from unfair taxation. Freedom of religion can't be if the State does not stay seperate from the Religions. So why ask the government to step in? Wrong country, move to Iran. There they will be happy to tell you what you can and cannot pray in school.

How will the public schools instill proper moral thinking? Do we add the words "as we understand him" to every instance we see "God" in public? Can't we just find something more worthwhile in fighting over than religion?

You will believe what you will, and they will believe as they will. But, as we all quibble over what religion is the right one, our children learn how to make bombs, hate the infidel, join gangs, learn to shoot up, learn how to rob their neighbors, learn how to be angry without thinking, and finally become your own opposition. Or they die before you do.

I don't see how schools can teach properly without leaving religious reference in textbooks, pledges, and so on. Public school and prayer: take that out. This forces those who do not have the same belief to conform and even break their own rules. But no child will learn anything if there is no religious reference.

That's not all I gotta say about that, but I'll end it here.

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Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Dead on WOM. I hope it's not copyrighted cause I'm going to pass it on to all the School Board members in my County.
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thanks for the great idea Mike. And thanks Scorpio Logic for expressing some feelings I have, but unable to express so well. And last but not least, Thanks WOM for reposting this. In spite of those few who oppose it being posted I think most of us are in agreement. And may I add that God is not a religion. He is omnipresent.
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I urge people to see how this is supposed to bring out the absurdirties in todays society. Don't use it as a tool for a platform. That won't fix anything.
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Regardless of who or when this prayer was said and written, it is a sad, that this is how our kids "in school" feel!
http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/newprayer.asp
And may I add that God is not a religion. He is omnipresent.

Thank you Cyndi for that!
Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top
But no child will learn anything if there is no religious reference.


How bout Math, Science, Ecology.

I am not out to offend anyone but teaching students about the earth is far more important than teaching them about a god. Just my opinion, I know others disagree. No need to get fiesty.
Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Whether God is or is not in schools will not determine a child's fate. Only the parents can (or should) do that. If you don't know how to raise children, don't breed.
Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top
WOM has stated in verse what the Bible states in Truth in 1 John 2:15, 16, 17.
Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Funny how the majority keeps acting as if they're the ones being attacked. As an atheist, (please respect my ideas and not pray for me) I feel more and more pressure of religion, Christianity in particular.

I am a good person, and abide by the 10 Commandments, minus the religious stuff. That's more than I can say for many, many 'Christians.' Look at all the horrible politicians, and lunatic televangelists who want to assassinate world leaders.

I disagree with the idea that more religion is needed. If anything, we need less.
Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, Gregory2001, but raising a child is the responsibility of all people. The parents are first in line, but it does not end there. Our children are in school as much as at home, if not more. But, seeing that you are yet a child yourself, I do not expect you would understand this. And using the term breed is insulting to all parents.
Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I have NEVER equated morality with religion.

Were they akin there would be less 'religious' wars.

There weren't

So there isn't.

Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Adamness, your very statement is a contradiction. How can you seperate the 10 commandements from He who is the author of them? And have you never heard of a wolf in sheeps clothing? And let us not get God and religion confused. They are two different things.
Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top
raising a child is the responsibility of all people

Among several of the American Indian tribes, Cheyenne for example, every male child was taught to call all mature women Mother and younger women sister. It was the "responsibility" of the tribe to raise the child. The men were "responsible" for EVERY member of the tribe. Shirk your responsiblities and don't bother coming home. They had no concept of aberrent or criminal behavior until "civilized" people introduced them to it and took their children to "proper" schooling.
Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I have NEVER equated morality with religion


And let us not get God and religion confused


Both well said; religion being an institution created by man with their own agendas. Their premise is to seek God, but often at the expense of others.

Personal belief (want it or not), is the Bible is the message of God through Jesus reaching a hand down to us. Not people standing on their soap boxes telling others to "be like me". It's all about Him. Not about us.

Regarding religion in school or government, I believe it needs to be seperate. We should be free to worship or not worship who or what we wish. As soon as you start creating a theocracy the free will disappears and "religious wars" flare up again.

Just sharing one believer's thoughts.
Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top

scorpio-logic, i'm sure you meant "corporal punishment". i doubt mr holt ever killed anyone with his wooden paddle.

as for the atheist (adamness), have you folks ever noticed how many young people refuse religion in the their younger years but embrace it as they learn more? i'm not intending on slamming mr adamness. actually, if he is intent in being an atheist, that is his right. i'm only stating an observation i've seen that most younger people who claim to be atheists sooner or later embrace a religion.

Reply #25 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Among several of the American Indian tribes, Cheyenne for example, every male child was taught to call all mature women Mother and younger women sister. It was the "responsibility" of the tribe to raise the child. The men were "responsible" for EVERY member of the tribe.


Being of partial Native American blood and being taught by a Cherokee, I made that statement from that exact knowledge. It is a good way. A very successful way.

And very well said yourself Bill, and the thoughts of this believer as well.