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Put PRAYER Back In Schools!

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  • Nov 13th, 2016
    Timothy C. from Paducah, KY writes:
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    I was raised up being taught and experience with the ball another out there. that God was part of the start of our day and we used him to given thanks and to allow us to do great Americans though hope we continue to make a difference in everyone else's lives! Y'all have a blessed now you yeah!! him nothing would've been the... but it is what it is and I hope you'll haven't a good night. Be there asap.Hope you guys had a good night. I know my driving so much has me warmed up nough but I hope it's not so can we'll call it quites afeter Harrish closes out for anohour. Shit. much you jont want to hit you for no reed reason? You get a serious would could run to it and see if that works better than there your answer wisre.
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  • Nov 13th, 2016
    PERRY S. from Henderson, NV writes:
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    I BELIEVE IN THE LORD ALMIGHTY. WE OWE HIM PRAISE AND THANKS FOR WHAT WE HAVE ON THIS PLANET. NONE OF THIS JUST HAPPENED BY CHANCE. PUTTING PRAYER BACK INTO SCHOOLS I BELIEVE IS A GOOD THING TO DO. I'M AN OVER THE ROARD TRUCK DRIVER AND I PRAY TO THE LORD TO HELP KEEP ME SAFE. I WAS A SOLDIER AND I ASKED THE LORD TO TAKE CARE OF MY FAMILY AND BRING ME HOME TO THEM. THE RESCENT RIOTS AND DEMONSTATIONS AFTER THIS LATEST ELECTION IS A CLEAR EXAMPLE OF THOSE WHO ARE UNGODLY AND HAVE NO RESPECT FOR OTHER PEOPLE'S DECISIONS. THERE IS TO MUCH VIOLANCE, TO MANY DRUGS, AND VERY LITTLE OR NO RESPECT WHAT GOD GAVE US AND THE SACRIFICE OF HIS SON JESUS CHRIST. WE OUR A WORLD LADENED WITH SIN . BRING BACK PRAYER AND GOD. ????
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  • Nov 11th, 2016
    Francisca F. from Woodbury, CT writes:
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    10 Reasons for School Prayer 1) Our government was based on religious principles from the very beginning. The Declaration of Independence says: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by God with certain unalienable rights..." Indeed, it speaks of God, creations, God-given moral rights, the providence of God, and a final Day of Judgment - all of which are religious teachings. Indeed, the Supreme Court affirmed (Zorach, 1952) that "We are a religious people whose institutions presuppose a Supreme Being." And school prayer has been an important part of our religious experience from the very beginning. 2) The First Amendment does not separate God and government but actually encourages religion. It reads: "Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion, nor prohibiting the free exercise thereof." The first clause merely declares that the federal government cannot establish one religion for all the people. It says nothing about "separation of church and state." In fact, five of the 13 states that ratified it had their own state religions at the time. The second clause insists that the government should do nothing to discourage religion. But forbidding prayer in schools discourages religion. 3) Early congressional actions encouraged religion in public schools. For example, the Northwest Treaty (1787 and 1789) declared: "Religion, morality, and knowledge being necessary for good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of learning shall forever be encouraged." Thus, religion, which includes prayer, was deemed to be necessary. 4) Early presidents, with congressional approval, made proclamations encouraging public prayer. President Washington on Oct. 3, 1789, declared: "Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me 'to recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer...'" 5) Congress has prayed at the opening of every session since the very beginning. Indeed, in a moment of crisis at the very first Continental Congress Benjamin Franklin urged prayer and observed: "In the beginning of the Contest with Great Britain, when we were sensible to danger, we had daily prayer in this room for Divine protection. - Our prayers, Sir, were heard, and they were graciously answered... And have we now forgotten that powerful Friend? or do we imagine we no longer need His assistance? ...I therefore beg leave to move - that henceforth prayer imploring the assistance of Heaven, and its blessing on our deliberations, be held in this Assembly every morning before we proceed to business, and that one or more of the clergy of this city be requested to officiate in that service." Congress has begun with prayer ever since. If the government can pray in their session, why can't the governed pray in their (school) sessions? 6) Public schools had prayer for nearly 200 years before the Supreme Court ruled that state-mandated class prayers were unconstitutional (Engle, 1962). The fact that prayer was practiced for nearly 200 years establishes it by precedent as a valid and beneficial practice in our schools. 7) Since the court outlawed prayer, the nation has been in steady moral decline. Former Secretary of Education William Bennett revealed in his cultural indexes that between 1960 and 1990 there was a steady moral decline. During this period divorce double, teenage pregnancy went up 200%, teen suicide increased 300%, child abuse reached an all-time high, violent crime went up 500% and abortion increased 1000%. There is a strong correlation between the expulsion of prayer from our schools and the decline in morality. 8) Morals must be taught, and they cannot properly be taught without religion. There cannot be a moral law without a moral Law Giver. And there is no motivation for keeping the moral law unless there is a moral Law Giver who can enforce it by rewards and punishments. 9) Forbidding prayer and other religious expressions in public schools establishes, in effect, the religion of secularism. The Supreme Court has affirmed that there are religions, such as "secular humanism", which do not believe in God (Torcaso, 1961). Justice Potter (Abington, 1963) rightly feared that purging the schools of all religious beliefs and practices would lead to the "establishment of a religion of secularism." In fact, the beliefs of secular humanism are just the opposite of the Declaration of Independence. By not allowing theistic religious expression, the courts have favored the religious beliefs of secular humanism, namely, no belief in God, God-given moral laws, prayer and a Day of Judgment. 10) To forbid the majority the right to pray because the minority object, is to impose the irreligion of the minority on the religious majority. Forbidding prayer in schools, which a three-quarters majority of Americans favors, is the tyranny of the minority. It is minority rule, not democracy. Why should an irreligious minority dictate what the majority can do? The majority wishes to preserve our moral and spiritual values and, thus, our good nation.
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  • Nov 11th, 2016
    comm c. from Clark, CO signed.
  • Nov 11th, 2016
    Kristin H. from Brandon, FL signed.
  • Nov 11th, 2016
    Sherri C. from Camas, WA writes:
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    When one wicked woman fought to stop prayer in public schools, our morality took a deadly turn. The ten commandments was no longer allowed. Crime immediately went out of control. Teachers were disrespected. Our youth lost. Was it worth the price? Prayer & bibles no longer allowed, crime explodes. It just proves taking God out of our schools has destroyed lives! Drugs were & still are rampant in public schools today. Parents are forced to put their children in private schools for a decent education. Bring God back. Make our schools great again!!!
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  • Nov 10th, 2016
    Gail B. from Erin, TN writes:
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    I was brought up with prayer in my schools and we didn't have the violence that we have now...I now live in the Bible Belt of TN and would like to see it restored and am ready to do what I need to do to see it happen.
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  • Nov 9th, 2016
    Someone from Rocky Mount, VA writes:
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    We need prayer back in schools. We need Christ back in our lives. Today jesus is taken out of schools but put in jail cells, Maybe if we have prayer in schools we would not need it in jail cells.
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  • Nov 9th, 2016
    Davida S. from Louisville, KY writes:
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    These kids now a days need God to be apart of there day everyday. It would bring them together more in steed of fighting and doing drugs. Only God can change them.
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  • Nov 9th, 2016
    Someone from Mc Donald, PA writes:
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    I believe God gave us one more chance. It's now up to us to take the country in the path that adheres to his wishes.
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  • Nov 9th, 2016
    Someone from Pleasant Garden, NC writes:
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    Please put prayer back into our public schools.
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  • Nov 9th, 2016
    Cynthia B. from Jeannette, PA writes:
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    God is God whether we recognize Him or not! Now if we want to share in His blessings and protection then we MUST show Him our trust and faith in who He is and what He has done for us through His Son Jesus Christ. He is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow where we stand determines the mercy and grace we receive and share. Give God the praise and glory and our future is secure no matter what !
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  • Nov 9th, 2016
    Rachel A. from Brownsville, PA writes:
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    prayer is the greatest weapon against trials, the best thing we can do as a Christian is prayer that's how we stay in constant communication with our heavenly father. (:
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  • Nov 9th, 2016
    Someone from Jeannette, PA writes:
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    I feel like we have been given a new beginning with God. Our nation needs to heal from its division. Let it begin with prayer, and thanksgiving for all that He has done for us as a nation. We need prayer in our lives. Grateful for a new day, thankful for what He gave us today, hope that we wake up tomorrow to start again. So much to be thankful for, so much to pray for. Put God back in our lives, our schools, and our government, and see what happens. Let it begin with our selves and our children
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  • Nov 9th, 2016
    Lavetta T. from Upper Marlboro, MD signed.
  • Nov 8th, 2016
    Someone from lewisburg, TN writes:
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    Our nation was built on religion, our children need this brought back into the schools, and if some don't believe in our prayer, they can just sit quietly, while our children that do can pray in peace. That may be their last prayer they say that day because of the crazy people going into schools killing our kids. Let us sleep better at night knowing our kids can pray , how would you feel if something happened to your child knowing they weren't allowed to pray?
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  • Nov 7th, 2016
    Chris H. from Ethridge, TN writes:
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    Our country has turned away from God and look where we are now. We can't even seem to figure out which restroom to use. It is time to turn back to God as a nation and beg for his forgiveness. Restoring prayer in schools and training our children in his ways would be a great start in the right direction.
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  • Nov 5th, 2016
    Barbara P. from Oklahoma City, OK writes:
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    Prayer is essential to life, and I was told to train up a child in the way they should go. Maybe during these school and church shooting, if the child which committed the act, had an inward sense of prayer, (which coming with training), he may not have committed the crimes. But if a child is hurting with no restitution of comfort, no restitution to be reminded of what the teachers taught as it relates to prayer, he has nothing no foundation and no hope. Many children reflect on who taught them and contribute their success to that teacher in often cases. But I agree prayer should return back to school. Now if the U. S. Supreme Court can overturn the Marriage Act. and rule for Gay Marriages, then there is no doubt in my mind that prayer can return back to schools in all states of this Great United States.
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  • Nov 3rd, 2016
    www.wishlistr.com/profile/halloweendeko w. from Tampa, FL writes:
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    Thank you for your post.Much thanks again. Really Cool.
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  • Nov 3rd, 2016
    Carole B. from Speedwell, TN writes:
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    Put God Back into schools! We need him now more than ever!
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  • Oct 30th, 2016
    Tyler R. from Omaha, NE writes:
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    Because we need to teach our kids morals again.
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  • Oct 30th, 2016
    Brian K. from Dell City, TX writes:
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    I believe the Bible should be put back n the schooling system
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  • Oct 27th, 2016
    Joshua H. from Umatilla, FL signed.
  • Oct 25th, 2016
    Ann H. from Brilliant, AL writes:
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    Our forefathers write and signed into law our Constution, in God we Trust is on our Money. Prayer is a right, and prayer in schools is protected by our constItuion. Why should a few govern what the masses want and need
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  • Oct 25th, 2016
    Terry H. from Section, AL writes:
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    All anyone has to do today is look around in your coumminty and they ask yourself. "What would it hurt to have Pray back in schools today?" Can we not weak up in 2016!
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  • Oct 21st, 2016
    George F. from Eden, GA signed.
  • Oct 21st, 2016
    Kim K. from Bloomingdale, GA writes:
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    Yes, my name is Kim Kile and I agree Prayer needs to be back in our Schools????
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  • Oct 19th, 2016
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  • Oct 16th, 2016
    Someone from Miami, FL writes:
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    Amen I agree
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  • Oct 13th, 2016
    Margot D. from Nabb, IN writes:
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    Please pray for the schools in the USA to return to prayer for strength, guidance and peace. So sad how our country continues to spiral out of control. We need God.
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  • Oct 13th, 2016
    Nicki S. from Coushatta, LA writes:
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    God needs to be in schools today follow Mississippi schools they are a very good example if something goes wrong in your life what do you do PRAY that's all I got to say
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  • Oct 12th, 2016
    Melanie J. from Savannah, GA writes:
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    We need prayer back in schools!! and the pledge of allegiance to America and the constitutional rights it was founded on. Too many citizens of this country have fought and died to protect this for a few people to undermine this using our tolerance against us!!!
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  • Oct 10th, 2016
    Marvin H. from Kelseyville, CA writes:
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    Why is our country in such turmoil? I know without prayer everything changes, our fellowman in all normal day to day activities. I am eighty years of age and I have seen the changes during my days. We have gone from loving our neighbors to living in a hate filled society. We as a country should get back to what God intended for us. Prayer should start from a young age starting at home and continued in school and beyond breads right from wrong. Let's return to what God intended for us. Return prayer in schools and watch our nation change for the better.
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  • Oct 9th, 2016
    Someone from Beaumont, TX writes:
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    Without God in our life daily we would be lost. We have to put Jesus Christ number oner in our life daily. The world would be a better place. I do believe
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  • Oct 9th, 2016
    Someone from Steubenville, OH writes:
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    I may not be old enough but I was in school during the time when prayer was Tami men out of schools and I don't know if anyone has noticed but America was built on a God-given land. Prayer is not something we can just take lightly because prayer has power and if children continue to grow without God how will they even learn to trust! We have gotten way out of control since we have taken God out of public schools, if children doesn't learn how to pray at home they could at least learn in school. It's time that we stand for what is right and move this back to where it use to be! God bless
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  • Oct 8th, 2016
    samuelt j. from Somerset, KY writes:
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    yes,my name is samuel david johnson.i would like to get pray put back in schools.
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  • Oct 7th, 2016
    Someone from Millersville, MD writes:
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    God should be in public schools. How come there is millions of Christians in the United States but only a few atheists can get the government to take God out of everything. Our voice needs to be heard.
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  • Oct 5th, 2016
    Someone from Santa Clara, CA writes:
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    Why NOT? What have we got lo lose?
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  • Oct 5th, 2016
    Piggly W. from Weatherford, TX writes:
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    when you go to heaven, will there be a section for Americans? I sure hope so. All of the other souls will have to go to lesser sections. This is because God favors America above all others
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  • Oct 3rd, 2016
    Ramona R. from Canton Center, CT writes:
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    We need prayer back in our school in CT.
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