The Importance Of Public Prayer In Public Schools

Prayer among public schools has been an issue throughout the United States since the 1960’s. Public prayer can affect a human’s opinion on the government, their surroundings, and their morals. Some would say allowing public prayer is is giving the government too much power, while in reality, prayer is a part of a human’s life that keeps him or her stable. Even though government interference is frowned upon, prayer should be mandated because the founding fathers built America on God, and the moral values of today’s young people have declined.

Few issues in american public life bring about more controversy than religion in public education; something that never truly dies but ends up being disputed in waves (Perksy 1). At Least 90% of America's young people attend public schools but come from homes that expose a variety of religious and philosophical beliefs (“Prayer and” 1). The United States alone spends more money each year on their public school systems than any other competing country (“So what” 1). Their school systems are open to all children and allow the decision of religion to be made up at home (“Prayer and” 2). School prayer would allow a young religious person the opportunity to debate their religious beliefs during school; Such a change will highlight religious differences and similarities between students (“Pros and” 1).

In 1962 the supreme court of the united states ruled that public schools and other agencies of the government were forbidden to interfere with the viewpoint of a student and their religion (“Prayer and” 2). the court valued school cooperation with religious authorities because it respects the religious nature of our people and accommodates the public to their spiritual needs (“Pros and” 1). althoug...

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...hootings (1).religious conservatives believe religious influence in schools is necessary to teaching young adults moral values (“Pro school” 1). school advocates argue that it is undemocratic to remove the majority the right to pray because of a minority (1). public prayer is a necessity among society, boosting self reliance, while it is also a mental necessity to some of the minds of young independent people.

Prayer in public schools can affect a young person in many mental and physical ways. yes, government interference is frowned upon by some, but mandating school prayer will help someones morals, conscience, and their life as a future adult. throughout many states in america there is proof of the founding fathers establishing this country on God. religion has played a major role in defining this country's destiny and will continue to do so for decades to come.