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Should prayer be allowed at public school sporting events?

Should prayer be allowed at public school sporting events?

Yes

12

No

1

Yes

Should prayer be allowed at public school sporting events?
9 Comments
Lisa Gore
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Lisa Gore

Religious freedom is a foundational principle for the USA. Constitutional interpretation of that right of freedom of expression is monumental. Tebow was condemned for yrs for praying on the field, lost QB opps for that reason. Christian religious persecution is rampant & . SCOTUS defended. Awesome!

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Adam
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Adam

I'm glad this man stood up and won his case. He wasn't demanding or even asking his students/players to join him. He wasn't pushing his religious beliefs down anyone's throats.

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Max DeYoung
1
Max DeYoung

If they allow this, they will soon allow Drag Queen Story Time for K through grade 3. There used to be be 26 letters in the alphabet, now there are 62 genders in the alphabet. That is just another religion.

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Kevin Blount
1
Kevin Blount

As long as players and staff are not expected to take part if they don't want to. Religious freedom works both ways. If anyone is forced to 'pray' there's a problem.

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Debra Riffle
1
Debra Riffle

Prayer should not be coerced. If one or more people want to join someone in praying, that's their right.

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Lisa Gore
Lisa Gore

No one said coerced, just being allowed, so I am sure you’re allowed not to if you choose.

Mark W Robertson
1
Mark W Robertson

This is a constitution defended right. He is not establishing a religion for the school nor forcing participation. That is simply the free exercise guaranteed by the constitution. It's insane that this wasn't a unanimous decision! Free exercise is being trampled on, crazy it went this far!

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Seth Allen
0
Seth Allen

I can't wait to start my satanic worship group at the next school sponsored sporting event. Prayer ain't just for Christians you know? While we're at it, let's give space to our Muslim brothers and sisters for their prayer. This is great!

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No

Should prayer be allowed at public school sporting events?
1 Comment
Mary Ricciotti
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Mary Ricciotti

In a public school, there are various religious groups in one building. If there was a teacher or coach praying in front of their student there is a major possibility that that teacher or coach will shove their religious beliefs down another students throat. It’s fine to pray on their own time.

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What do you think about the United States' economic outlook?

What do you think about the United States' economic outlook?

Looks good

3

I'm not very confident

2

Looks good

3 Comments
Max
1
Max

For workers it is sound. For those on welfare it could be a problem. Things are about to change.

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Fat Guy Outdoors
0
Fat Guy Outdoors

Well my uneducated self who is debt free, doesn't live outside my means, retired before 50 will be just fine regardless what happens. No you educated, debt ridden, living off the government's charity..... well you yourself are to blame. Be accountable for your life and actions.

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Fred
Fred

When the debt finally becomes unsustainable ... which isn't that far off ... the solution historically is to monetize the debt, leading to hyperinflation. Read up on it ... you will not be immune.

Zaos Gonzolez
0
Zaos Gonzolez

The "dollar" is not real. The economy is the labor the people provide.

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I'm not very confident

1 Comments
Fred
0
Fred

We're headed for a train wreck.

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Should the Tigers be ranked higher than No. 25 after beating Kansas?

Should the Tigers be ranked higher than No. 25 after beating Kansas?

Yes

1

No

5

Yes

1 Comment
Ashley Chase
0
Ashley Chase

Because Kansas is a better program. KU used to be bad but Coach Lance Leipold has made KU better.

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Max
Max

Kansas is not even ranked.

No

4 Comments
Eric Smith
1
Eric Smith

Going to say it's about right for this point in the season. They can move up as they keep winning games.

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Fat Guy Outdoors
1
Fat Guy Outdoors

They beat an unranked Kansas team. Take it easy, it was a great win but it was Kansas. Do that to a top 25 team now. Great game though was a great experience.

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Randy Davis
1
Randy Davis

The tigers are overrated as it is.

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JIC CoMo
0
JIC CoMo

It just depends on how the other teams done in the league. That is how teams should be ranked.

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