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Prayer And Public Schools

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Sunday Reflections: Prayer & Public School

Should America really be called a "Christian" nation?

By The Rev. Dr. George Hickok From the Huffington Post: "Prayer is at the center of debate between one pastor and a Florida county's public school system. Ron Baker, a Baptist pastor, has been holding prayer sessions at several Clay County schools, for as long as 12 years," the Florida Times-Union reports. "And he has no intention on stopping now, even after the school board told him it was unconstitutional." Another round of prayer in public school reminds me of the hypocrisy often displayed by outraged  “Christians” who were not in worship last Sunday. Though claims of the United States being a religious nation are popular in some circles; calling America a Christian nation begs the question. It is a logical fallacy when you consider …

Heidi McDonald

10:38 am on Thursday, November 10, 2011

As long as there are exams, Reverend, there WILL be prayer in schools. ;)   more ›

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