Since the Pledge of Allegiance and The Lord's Prayer
are not allowed in most public schools anymore because the word "God" is mentioned....
a kid in Arizona wrote the attached

NEW School prayer.
I liked it....

Now I sit me down in school
Where praying is against the rule
For this great nation under God
Finds mention of Him very odd.
If Scripture now the class recites,

It violates the Bill of Rights.
And anytime my head I bow
Becomes a Federal matter now.

Our hair can be purple, orange or green,
That's no offense; it's a freedom scene.
The law is specific, the law is precise.
Prayers spoken aloud are a serious vice.

For praying in a public hall
Might offend someone with no faith at all.
In silence alone we must meditate,
God's name is prohibited by the state.

We're allowed to cuss and dress like freaks,
And pierce our noses, tongues and cheeks.
They've outlawed guns, but FIRST the Bible.
To quote the Good Book makes me liable.

We can elect a pregnant Senior Queen,
And the 'unwed daddy,' our Senior King.
It's "inappropriate" to teach right from wrong,
We're taught that such "judgments" do not belong.

We can get our condoms and birth controls,
Study witchcraft, vampires and totem poles.
But the Ten Commandments are not allowed,
No word of God must reach this crowd.

It's scary here I must confess,
When chaos reigns the school's a mess.

So, Lord, this silent plea I make:
Should I be shot; My soul please take!
Amen

If you aren't ashamed to do this,
please pass this on.

Jesus said,
" If you are ashamed of me,"
I will be ashamed of you before my Father."

I'm Not ashamed. Passing this on . .

Enjoy
Hog

Why is our judicial system so F'd up?

I'm not a holly-roller, but I do consider myself a christian.

Isn't taking away the right to say The Pledge of Allegiance and The Lord's Prayer taking away the Right of Free Speech?

Question:

What do you think of flag burning?

I believe that anyone who does it is an a$$hole, but they do have the right to do it. Now, if I see anyone do it I'd knock them the F out!

I hope I didn't make any enemies with what I have written, but it is a subject of debate...octo

So should the prayer in schools ban be rescinded, (not likely), would it be open to children of all faiths?

I myself am a devout athiest, however, I myself am not against the pledge of alligence being spoken and spoken loud. If you're uncomfortable saying God, then leave it out. The pledge of alligence shouldn't be left out because a few people are afraid to hear the word God.

Do athiest go to funerals?

octowings

is it ok if i say kaddish after the pledge?

Mr. Mean,

Are they serving food afterwards?

That's what I'm trying to find out. It's a question that was asked once and it stuck with me.

They go to their own...

Rick,

Say whatever you want, it's a free country...octo

Just don't take too much time. We all gotta learn.

Any more prayers?...octo

Nice post hog!

Mag

octowings

do you know what kaddish is?

old jewish man laying on his death bed. his wife asks him "is there anything you want, anything i can get you?

the old dying man says "if i could just taste your chopped liver one more time i could die happy."









his wife says "no darling, you know that's for the guests for after the funeral."

funny man...funny man...octo

Hog,
The question still stands, which is,

Should the prayer in schools ban be rescinded, (not likely), would it be open to children of all faiths?

-Spiny

Spiny Norman

what about kids that are not indoctrinated with religeon..

my younest when he was about 8 came home from school looking under the tables and beds because some imbecilic teacher told him the devil is watching you.

she stopped her religious teaching after i went to the school and raised hell.

schools are no place for religion.

old saying, "give me your children until they are 6, and i will own them for life."

you want to teach kids religion, teach it at home, or in your church, but stop screwing up the other young minds before they decide for themselves. prayers are perfectly alright for those that wish to pray. do it before and after shool hours.

is it necessary to pray in school? how about at the grocery store? is it necessary to pray when you are disturbing other people.

are you sure you are not praying to show everyone how religious and wonderful you are.

when you pray for something, do you ever hear the answer "no".

do you pray to the same "god" for someone to heal from an illnes given by the same "god". what's with that.

i pose a question:

can "god" give himself a cold that he can't cure?

I agree with you RICK. I have no problem with anyone praying to the god/gods of their choice, just don't think school is the place. What that teacher told your child was dead wrong and I hope he/she was reprimanded for it.

"are you sure you are not praying to show everyone how religious and wonderful you are"

I think there is more of this going around that people care to admit.

I agree with Skatty...I am also a devout atheist and I have no problem with the word "God" in the Pledge of Allegiance....I do believe that having a minute to reflect on current events, say a silent prayer, etc is fine...It's your minute, you should be able to do whatever you want as long as you don't infringe on others..Religion and public schools should not be combined because it infringes on people's individual rights but if you want to pray to yourself, so be it..Nothing wrong with that at all..and Yes Ed, I do go to funerals...LOL