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Read them again. Of course, I say that to no purpose... Every article I posted was indicative of the recent tendency of schools to overreact...
They can pray to whoever or whatever they want. Or not pray. Play a freaking video game of check their text messages. Most students would rather...
So, you take a utilitarian point of view on it? Can't waste a second on anything not curriculum-oriented. I bet your students just love you. I...
So, the churches just need to send clergy to the warzones on their own? Nice. This is exactly the sort of nonsense I am talking about. Abolish...
Are we derailed yet? I can't tell. We're still on the same general topic but I feel the focus shifting...
It's freaking Christmas, you Grinch. I have no idea what job you do, but you should have to work on Christmas. :rolleyes: Well then that...
Major - some reading: http://blog.heritage.org/2012/10/10/religious-freedom-restrictions-on-the-rise-even-in-the-u-s//...
And why shouldn't the school be able to allow it at a school sanctioned event? I gave the example of prayer before a game. As long as A) it is not...
For starters, one clause is not "more important" than the other, they are supposed to be complementary. I agree that the school should not be tied...
I'd like to see some reliable polls done on the subject, but I doubt we'll see that. It's all anecdotal at this point, but it does seem like the...
Er, no. The US government gives Eqypt's military around $1.5 bn a year. Their military would hardly "collapse" without it, and at any rate it is...
Thanks. I know we're not alone here, but we are certainly outnumbered. Makes no difference. :)
The problem is that most Egyptians perceive Obama to be backing the MB. Support for what the military has done is running quite high - which I...
You mean wherever he wants and you don't have to see it, right? Why can he not use his moment of silence to do whatever he wants? Ah,...
I am not talking about private parties. A school is not a private entity, a courthouse is not a private entity. And in many schools in many states...
True.
Of course I have. Have you ever heard of the Free Exercise clause? It immediately follows the Establishment clause, in the very same sentence....
I completely agree that the govt should not endorse any religion over another. It shouldn't restrict the practice of one either. Allowing kids to...
Ah, I see, you're totally cool with someone praying just not in school. Sorry man, that one doesn't wash. You just restated your support for the...