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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 Mizzou beat Iowa in the Music City Bowl?

Will Mizzou beat Iowa in the Music City Bowl?

Yes

0

No

0

Yes

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No

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Is the chaos over the government funding deal a sign of things to come?

Is the chaos over the government funding deal a sign of things to come?

Yes

1

No

3

Yes

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Katelyn (Griffykins)
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Katelyn (Griffykins)

Republicans couldn't govern a soccer ball game. let alone Congress.

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Max DeYoung
Max DeYoung

Not everyone can be a Biden.

No

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Eric Smith
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Eric Smith

Once the crime families tap is shut off to the Ukraine, things might improve slightly.

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Fat Guy Outdoors
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Fat Guy Outdoors

Where was the chaos? Are you calling it chaos because you approve of wasteful government spending? I call this a man who isn't even President yet showing more leadership, than the current president in office. This is how you make change, you shut your mouth and just doing it.

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