Creed Statements
...I believe that the love of God is almost unimaginable unless I love myself, my neighbors, and creation. Moments of Silence in Public Schools Should Be Permitted Pro. A moment of silence does not necessarily constitute prayer, but may be used for non-religious reflection, meditation, or what have you. The decision to pray is solely left to the student. Heck, they can doodle if they want, but some kids might find it meaningful, so I really don't see why it should be a bad thing. Note that the statement above also says 'permitted' rather than 'mandated' or some such nonsense. If people in a local district want moments of silence, then the federal government ought to mind its own beeswax. Prepared by Joe D. In the first amendment of the constitution in says "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." This is saying that the government can not sponsor a certain religion or the government can not support a religion. Either can the people in the government. It does say that they have that common people have the right to practice their religion but in private. They cannot promote a certain religion in a government place. Even Jesus was against prayer in school. In a quote from the bible shows this "But thou, when thou pryest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret."(Matt. 6:5-6) It is saying that prayer should be in private not in a public place like a school. There are also lots of quotes from famous people that support no prayer in school. "Leave the matter of religion to the family altar, the church, and the private schoo...