God back in schools

Well which God do you suggest they bring back? Should only Christian religions be taught? Who decides which religion is taught in the schools? Not everyone in the country is Christian so why should there only be Christian religions taught. And for that matter not everyone believes in God or religion to begin with. This country was founded on the principle that everyone has the right to choose their own religion so how does forcing kids to learn a religion in school keep with that idea? I have decided not to bring religion into the picture with raising my children yet they keep picking up the ideas from somewhere. One or the other is always asking me about God and Bible stories. I don't know where they are getting it from but I answer the best I can (I spent 13 years in Catholic school). But I choose for us to not have a religion and I would be highly offended if the public schools took it upon themselves to save my children and teach them to be Christian. That is my job and my job alone.

I have read through all of the comments here so far, and am sad to say my beliefs have been confirmed. Many have said: without religion, violence will go up, and crime, etc. etc. Well, since I am free-thinking human, I have never needed a 'heavenly entity' to tell me to not shoot someone. My parents instilled a sense of morality in me. Church is a crutch for the weak. When good things happen, it's because you worked for them, or luck. Not because god ordained it. When bad things happen, I turn to friends and family to help me through it, not god, he can't help, what can he do. If there is a god, do you really think he has time, to look after every little problem and part of your life? I don't understand why, people need a church to take their money and tell you how to live your life. Spirituality is within yourself. And back to violence on the rise, because religion is being weaned out of society..... HAVE YOU EVER NOTICED EVERY MAJOR WAR THROUGHOUT HISTORY WAS BECAUSE OF RELIGION? ONE PERSON TRYING TO FORCE THEIR BELIEFS ON ANOTHER GROUP. Basic history lesson here people. You all preach 'love they neighbor'... but I have yet to see a religion that follows that. If people as a whole could start thinking rationally, instead of religiously we would have a lot LESS problems. Believe what you want, but keep it at home, I pay tax dollars for those schools too. And I have the right for my kids to not be ostrecized because they don't wnat to hold hands around the flag pole and pray.

The problem with putting God into our schools is there are too many people who will attempt to force their religious opinions on our children. School is for education. God is something kids parents should teach about.

It would help a great deal with teaching these kids right from wrong. My son was very disappointed last year that his school could not have a Christmas celebration because of the kids who might be offended. Well I protest! If kids can wear certain head dressings because of their religion or beliefs, If they can be dismissed from participating in classes because of their beliefs or their parents don't agree then By God let my child be allowed to do the same. Those that are offended, don't come to school that day.

I dont agree because there are many diffrent people from many diffrent ethnic background that dont have the same beliefs as the Christians do. I believe that the teaching of God or what ever you believe in should be kept at home and at your Church. Not in our Public School systems.

I don't believe that anyone should have any religion pushed upon them, but if the children want to pray, then let them. As long as they aren't trying to bring their religion onto the others then it isn't hurting anyone.

Well which God would you like in schools? there are many different religions, some with many Gods, some with only one, the reason religion was taken out of schools is because it was biased towards certain religions, so if you want God in schools, you have to have all of them and something for atheists and agnostics too. It just won't work.

Absoultely! Bring God back to schools! We have "Meet you at the pole" here but it is only once a month. It is a time of prayer only for those who want to participate, outside by the flagpole. They've taken the phrase "under God" out of the Pledge of Allegiance and it infuriates me!

I think maybe the people who would like to have god and religion a part of the children's schooling should have the children go to a religious school where they do that.

I'm about to shock a lot of people but I live in a small town in Georgia and they do pray in school. They also say the pledge of allegiance to the flag and teach about Christmas, Hannakuah (sp? my baby had a rough night last night), Kwanza, and most other holidays. They require the girls skirts to be a resonable length, same for their shirts, and all other clothing. They really do punish kids for cussing and suspend them for smoking or drinking. And yes she goes to public school. So I guess that was a really long answer to say yes I fully believe that God belongs in schools.

I am not a practicing Christian, but I do believe in GOD. And GOD is GOD no matter what religion you belong to! When I was at school we were taught religious instruction, and it does no harm. Done in the right way, it would show the young people right from wrong in my opinion! So we now have difference religions at school. Why cannot the whole school be taught their own religion all at the same time? Obviously in different parts of the school.

I think religion is something which one must practice only inside the home. Display of religion in public does not serve a pourpose. This is just an opinion ,I do not advocate imposition of any such law. I'ts just a civil and decent way of life ,considering many religions have come to become very loud these days.

I think that this country was based on freedom of religion. That is why they came to America. Even though the mass religion at that time was Christian, the fredom of this country was not founded on freedom of Christianity. I think if you want God back in school, then all religions would have to be recognized. And with there being so many religions, that in itself would take the entire day. I believe this is why they have private schools thru the church. Put your kids in private school and they would be exposed to the God of your chosing.

I agree that prayer should be back in schools. No wonder public schools are in such disarray!

I think it's a good idea if the school is Catolic! we can't force kids to have a religion! they have to choose for themselves when they are old enough to understand!

I don't agree because not everyone is going to be of the same faith. I agree with the first answer, if the school is a Catholic school then yes, by all means, God and prayer, etc. should be included. If it's a school where there will be people of several different faiths then I don't think they should be expected to have prayers, etc. although I do think it would be a good idea to teach about different faiths.

I don't agree because not everyone is going to be of the same faith. I agree with the first answer, if the school is a Catholic school then yes, by all means, God and prayer, etc. should be included. If it's a school where there will be people of several different faiths then I don't think they should be expected to have prayers, etc. although I do think it would be a good idea to teach about different faiths.

I don't agree because not everyone is going to be of the same faith. I agree with the first answer, if the school is a Catholic school then yes, by all means, God and prayer, etc. should be included. If it's a school where there will be people of several different faiths then I don't think they should be expected to have prayers, etc. although I do think it would be a good idea to teach about different faiths.

I don't agree because not everyone is going to be of the same faith. I agree with the first answer, if the school is a Catholic school then yes, by all means, God and prayer, etc. should be included. If it's a school where there will be people of several different faiths then I don't think they should be expected to have prayers, etc. although I do think it would be a good idea to teach about different faiths.

I don't agree because not everyone is going to be of the same faith. I agree with the first answer, if the school is a Catholic school then yes, by all means, God and prayer, etc. should be included. If it's a school where there will be people of several different faiths then I don't think they should be expected to have prayers, etc. although I do think it would be a good idea to teach about different faiths.