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Should prayer be allowed at public school sporting events?

Should prayer be allowed at public school sporting events?

Yes

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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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Will the Senate pass the House's budget bill and avoid a shutdown?

Will the Senate pass the House's budget bill and avoid a shutdown?

Yes

0

No

0

Yes

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No

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Should protesters be arrested and deported?

Should protesters be arrested and deported?

Yes

5

No

3

Yes

1 Comments
Michele Scarlet Ridenour
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Michele Scarlet Ridenour

If they are not here legally and they don't wont to support our laws then they need to go back. Disgraceful.

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No

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Eric Smith
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Eric Smith

Just handle it like a Kent State situation instead, that solves it.

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Don Drump
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Don Drump

Our constitution gives us the right for peaceful demonstration. MAGA wants to take your rights away and give them to Putin. Wake Up

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Max DeYoung
Max DeYoung

Illegal aliens, do not have that right. The Constitution is for citizens, not invaders...

Zaos Gonzolez
Zaos Gonzolez

The 14th Amendment states: "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof,..." The Supreme Count needs to define personhood and jurisdiction to answer the question. More than likely, criminal aliens are not subject to the jurisdiction.

Bobbi Meyer
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Bobbi Meyer

Protesting is an American right and protected by the first amendment of the United States Constitution. Every American has the right to address congress of their grievances.

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Max DeYoung
Max DeYoung

Illegal aliens, do not have that right. The Constitution is for citizen, not invaders.

Zaos Gonzolez
Zaos Gonzolez

Actually, The 14th Amendment states: "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof,..." The Supreme Count needs to define personhood and jurisdiction to answer the question. More than likely, criminal aliens are not subject to the jurisdiction.

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