QUESTION OF THE WEEK #2

One issue that I'm particularly interested in is the issue of prayer in school, and in general the separation of church and state.  I'm interested because I'm in school, and I see this issue come into play sometimes.  I also have opinions on the matter because of this fact.  In the issue of schools and religion, I believe that the school is a learning institution, and it should remain just that.  Students should be able to be taught all of the different views on religion and life.  They should be taught about the views of every religion and they should be taught evolution as well.  We could look at evolution as the religion of the scientists.  Children should learn all about religion because it is a pertinent issue in the world we live in today.  On the other hand, it should only be about learning it.  Prayer time should absolutely not be forced upon students.  That is a violation of the right of freedom of religion.  In the case of the Pledge of Allegiance, the word God does appear there.  I believe that students who do not wish to say the Pledge because of that word should still say the Pledge but just omit that part.  The Pledge should still be necessary because it promotes nationalism and country unity.  For students who do wish to be very open about their religion in school there are religious schools that they are able to attend.  Though, I believe that students should be allowed to profess their faith in school if they want to, such as praying, as long as it does not directly effect or involve other students, or their own personal religions.