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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
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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
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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Are the Missouri Tigers a top-15 college football team?

Are the Missouri Tigers a top-15 college football team?

Absolutely!

0

I'm not sure

1

Absolutely!

0 Comment
No one has commented yet

I'm not sure

1 Comment
Eric Smith
1
Eric Smith

we will find out this Saturday

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Do you like Gov. Kehoe's plan to use the National Guard to support ICE in Missouri?

Do you like Gov. Kehoe's plan to use the National Guard to support ICE in Missouri?

Yes

8

No

6

Yes

2 Comments
Thomas OSullivan
1
Thomas OSullivan

Whatever it takes. I'll support federal law enforcement efforts to clean up CoMo's crime problem as well.

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No

6 Comments
Deb Heger
1
Deb Heger

Absolutely no reason for Military or ICE in MO or any state. Local law enforcement is present if needed.. Militant force against citizens in this country is unconstitutional. Another step to control citizens,further project 2025 and intimidate us and thwart 2025 and 2026 elections.

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Kevin Allemann
1
Kevin Allemann

Inappropriate use of our talented national guard personnel. Local trouble is what we have local police for. Zaos, what if this was the zeitgeist when your ancestors arrived in this great land?

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Zaos Gonzolez
Zaos Gonzolez

We are more than conquerors.

Sara Kalinowski
1
Sara Kalinowski

They are incompetent and don't need to stir the pot. They and ICE need to leave us alone. I'm tired of chaos and tired of us blaming the immigrants, when in reality, it's our fault for the slow process.

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Zaos Gonzolez
Zaos Gonzolez

The pot must be stirred to make a delicious soup.

Linda Swiney
1
Linda Swiney

We should not be using military personnel on US soil unless ABSOLUTELY necessary (uncontrollable rioting, etc) This is about politics, not safety.

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Max
Max

Only when dealing with illegal aliens, and enemies foreign and domestic.

Tom Maxwell
1
Tom Maxwell

This is not what the Gaurd is for.

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Zaos Gonzolez
Zaos Gonzolez

Yes. Yes, it is.

AMARI CHANDLER
1
AMARI CHANDLER

Do we really need the national guard to protect federal agents? This is a blatant abuse of American resources to support a xenophobic crackdown of our communities.

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Zaos Gonzolez
Zaos Gonzolez

You have nothing to worry about if you have nothing to hide.

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