Should prayer be allowed at public school sporting events?

Asked by ABC 17 News

454 Votes

Should prayer be allowed at public school sporting events?

72%

Yes Yes

28%

No No

72%

Yes

The Supreme Court sided Monday with a former Washington coach, saying he had a right to pray on-field after games.

The Supreme Court sided Monday with a former Washington coach, saying he had a right to pray on-field after games. Show Less

9 Comments

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!

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.

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.

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.

Debra Riffle

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

Lisa Gore

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

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!

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!

28%

No

The dissenting justices said school officials leading a prayer violates the constitution.

The dissenting justices said school officials leading a prayer violates the constitution. Show Less

1 Comment

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.

Asked by Dear Abby

158 Votes

Who should be sent a Mother’s Day card?

56%

Only your mother Only your mother

44%

Any relative who is a mother Any relative who is a mother

56%

Only your mother

4 Comments

Jane

Only your mom! Whether bio or adopt. But how about you go visit? Give her the card in person! But card is nice.

Tina Bouthillier

I only sent cards to my mother and grandmother, they were the only mother figures in my life

Caryn Erdberg

To honor her and show love and care.

Hilary

A mother Should receive a present and/or card from her child (regardless of age). But, it is a really sweet Bonus for mother to receive one from a child not her own!