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HE TOLD IT LIKE IT IS

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HE TOLD IT LIKE IT IS

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Should prayer be allowed at public school sporting events?
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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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Yes!

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Yes!

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Kenneth Emmrich
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Kenneth Emmrich

Of course. Why not? Freedom of religion, not freedom from religion.

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Lynn Huntley
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Lynn Huntley

A person is free to pray wherever they want. I you don't like it, move on.

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Bruce Quarles
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Bruce Quarles

How could it hurt. It's a great example to students.

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Brandi K.
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Brandi K.

Freedom of religion

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Gabe West
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Gabe West

Prayer is important

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Gabe West
Gabe West

Praying to Satan?

No!

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Pat Glandon
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Pat Glandon

Separation church and state.shouldbe private. Supreme Court got it wrong. They got row vs wade wrong, they have become to political. Get rid of Supreme Court, they are n ot impartial anymore.

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Oakley Taylor
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Oakley Taylor

What ever happened to the separation of church and state? I'm so sick of the religious right dictating our laws.

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Foster Fell
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Foster Fell

Today's Supreme Court religio-extremists have ruled otherwise, but a founder, namely Jefferson, desired a "wall of separation between Church and State." He produced a version that excludes all miracles by Jesus and most mentions of the supernatural, including the resurrection.

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