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: Metcalfe, in other words, like nearly all [[atheists]], you oppose classroom prayer. You can say that in only four words.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 17:06, 4 March 2008 (EST)
: Metcalfe, in other words, like nearly all [[atheists]], you oppose classroom prayer. You can say that in only four words.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 17:06, 4 March 2008 (EST)
Lets look at what I said in quotes...
"I dont think it matters if the class agrees to pray or a coach joins his team in prayer before the big match"
"If the class does not mind then why not? Shouldnt be an issue. It is a fine line but you can easily find a middle ground.
Particulary if, as Andy stated above, it is something innocuous and non-denominational"
"I do believe that it is fine for a teacher to pray with students if they agree"
"But I have no problem whatsoever with a prayer being said as long as it is done respectifully to others beliefs (and vice versa)"
So where is my opposition? I think that as long as there is no opposition then prayer is fine in class. I wouldn't oppose if my teacher lead the class in prayer but I would listen either.
Also, if there is a lunchtime bible group (lead by a teacher as was the case at my school) then it is not nessacary (spelling is wrong I know) for a class to begin with a prayer as those who wish to express their religion can do so without having to make the Jews, Hindus or Muslims feel like their religion is not being recognized (or insulted as the case may be).
Where I am from it is not an issue as schools have areas, outside the classroom, where relgion is praticed and respected. We had a chapel at my school anyway so there was no need for prayer in class.
[[User:MetcalfeM|MetcalfeM]] 17:17, 4 March 2008 (EST)