The Controversy Over Religion in Schools
"God help, I'm so lost!" If you listen carefully, this is a common thought that is heard throughout many schools in the nation. Is this thought appropriate? The following statement clearly shows that the law allows students and adults to practice religion, but at the same time be respective of others and their beliefs even if they do believe or if they don't. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, or to petition the government for a redress of grievances." (First Amendment, The Constitution of the United States). Prayer is
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"See you at the Flag Pole" all started on April 6 of 1990, by a group of teenagers in Burleston, Texas. It was assembled for a discipleship retreat. The teenagers went to three schools and prayed around the campus flagpole for their friends and fellow students ("See you at the..."). In June of 1990 at a rally of teenagers in Dallas, Texas, over 20,000 attendees were challenged to organize prayer sessions at their schools, following the Burleston example. This movement went national one year later. After about 70% of the public schools had a prayer service, and continue to (Prayer at...). Although this brought most students together, it was mainly focused on the Christians throughout public schools ("See you at the..."). What about all the other types of …show more content…
After hearing over and over both sides of the constant argument of if religion should be promoted in schools, it is best that the school boards crack down on specific prayer rules. Allowing religion in school is a must, but when promoting to other people, who also have a right that don't believe in God, it should be stopped. Currently the school systems have decided to allow religion at certain times when not bothering other students who do not concern religion. The way it is now shouldn't change because it gives both sides the rights in which they are enabled
Entirely eliminating unhealthy foods from the school menu will substantially lessen the possibility of students choosing to eat the foods that are relatively equivalent to fast foods. Instead, the school menu should contain healthy and appetizing meals that are easy to prepare. I suggest keeping the “good foods” which are the salads, snack packs which contains celery and seasonal fruits, and the chicken wrap. In addition, I suggest adding more healthy meal options like tuna & white bean wraps, chicken quinoa burrito bowls instead of the tasteless Asian rice bowls, and bean burgers instead of the processed smokey barbeque
Another valid point is that it goes against what our country was built upon. America was formed because the colonists wanted religious freedom. When our Founding Fathers came to the States over from England, one of main issues was that over in England, religion was forced upon the people and individual choices as to what to believe weren’t an option. When our countries Founding Fathers wrote the constitution, they were very careful about granting the freedom of separation of church and state. Many Americans feel that having prayer in school would indeed violate that part of our constitution.
While the snacks available in school vending machines may be rich in flavor, they also are rich in fats and calories. Regulation of competitive foods in schools around the globe continues to be a highly contested debate. With an endless amount of information to consider, solutions to implementing healthier foods in school vending machines and lunch lines vary enormously. Analyzing multiple studies worldwide, discussing the issue from multiple perspectives, and examining the demographics of those impacted by food showcase the importance of nutrition in schools. By providing several studies with different ways to implement healthier foods into schools, one may view the issue with a broader scope.
Praying should be allowed in school. It should because people are taught to go to the lord when you are in need of help. The supreme court says it is unconstitutional to pray in school because the school doesn’t teach it. They want to take praying and reading the bible out because they think you are not learning anything in school
Are the school lunches affecting the children’s health in a poor way? Studies have shown that the majority of schools are not serving the proper amount of food or even “good” food due to the cost. “Diane Whitmore Schanzenbach said that school lunches are, in fact, causing child obesity” (Schanzenbach). Schanzenbach also claims that the “Reduced-Lunches” also has a factor in obesity, due to student’s being able to purchase more unhealthy foods than usual. There are ways to boost up the school lunches to help benefit the students. There are a few ways that can be discussed as to how people around the United States can lower the obesity rate in schools.
If all we eat at home is junk food like chips and sweets, then that’s what we’ll eat at school. Some teens eat healthy and correctly, but it’s kind of rare that you’ll find a student who eats fruits, vegetables, etc. When we were younger, we were told we had to eat fruits and vegetables, but now that we’re older, we aren’t getting told what we can and can’t eat anymore. Nowadays, we eat fat and greasy foods and once we’re used to that, that’s all we’re going to want to eat. However, even though myself and other students may not agree with a healthier change in the lunch menu some parents and faculty members think it’s a significant
Prayer in School: Good or Bad? As secular humanists and groups like the Christian Coalition are at war with each other regarding prayer in high schools behind closed doors in Washington DC, the average high school kid is the one that gets caught in the middle. For years now there has been a heated debate about whether or not prayer should be allowed in school. Every time the argument is rekindled, it ends in a stalemate, and is a topic that campaigning politicians tend to stay away from.
Prayer in schools and government should be allowed because it is secured by the First Amendment. The First Amendment of the Constitution says, “Congress shall make
Religion in Public Schools Religion: The belief in and/or worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods. Freedom: the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. “The Bill of Rights applies to young people as well as adults. And what I'm going to do right here is tell you about RELIGIOUS FREEDOM.” (Your Right To Religious Freedom, alcu.org)
¨A report shows that fast food restaurants have stricter food standards then the school lunch programs¨(Peter Eisler). Everyday students go to lunch not knowing what the consequences are from eating the food provided for them. Schools have the obligation to provide a healthy lunch for students, they will see the academics improve, it is better for the students health, and the growth of obesity is increasing.
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances,” what the First Amendment is basically saying is that the Government really shouldn’t take away the rights for anything that has to do with religion, etc. Everyone has freedom of speech and the freedom to do as their pleased. Prayer should be allowed in the public school systems; you may ask yourself why, well it’s because prayer is a very important thing to do. I know many people may think what does prayer have to do with school, but it has a lot to do with school. Some kids may be having a tough day at school so they take a moment to pray to themselves. Praying at school as a young child is a very great thing. A child that is taking the time to pray could be praying that God will guide them through the day and help them make good choices. Allowing kids to pray in school may help keep them out of all the drama.
Within our public schools this is a mail political issue because of this Amendment. The conflict in the public schools about the separation of church and state and people feel that the First Amendment is being violated by allowing direct prayer “The U.S. Supreme Court has been vigilant in forbidding public schools and other agencies of the government to interfere with Americans' constitutional right to follow their own consciences when it comes to religion” (Baker). They feel that this is a breach because, in the public schools you can not have prayer, bible readings, or moments of silence they are all banned according to the First
The sale of junk food in school canteens should not be forbidden as it fails to address the issue of over-consumption among children. Statistics in 2003 illustrate a slight more than 50% of Australian children having high intake of foods that contain sugar and calorie at their home (Australian Nutrition Journal 2004). This clearly indicates that restricting students buying junk food from school canteens would not help change children diets because their eating habits are determined by their family background. In fact, children are given the freedom of food choices by their parents. To avoid consumption of junk food, it is certainly vital for parents to inculcate healthy eating habits among their children. As suggested by sports nutritionist, Adrian Cook, family education is more efficient in curbing ...
The creamy-chocolate taste of a delectable warm brownie and the salty crunch of potato chips are often irresistible, especially for kids. Even though the sale of healthier lunches in school can be more difficult to afford, schools should stop the sale of junk food. Obesity rates among children have tripled since the 1970s, low income students aren’t getting needed nutrition, and we’re causing bad eating habits due to unhealthy school lunches. As a result of healthier lunches we can significantly reduce obesity rates in school, making our students healthier, so spending a bit more money is worth it.
While students are attending public schools they should be aware of their religion options. The student should have the right to practice their religion as they please, just on the own time. Yes, religion plays a huge part in molding a person but, should be practiced when the time is available, not in a classroom setting. The government should have the ability to control the protection of the students that just want to learn. The capability to regulate the religious practices while attending public educational institutions should be left to the government. Faith, religion and belief, usually are three words that are used to describe one situation, although these words have three different meanings. To have faith in something or someone you must first believe in it and also accept it as well, but have a belief without evidence. Religion is a belief in a heavenly superhuman power or principle, such as the almighty or creator to all things. Everyone has faith and belief, but not all believers believe in the almighty. Allowing religion into public schools while everyone attending not having the same belief is unfair, unconstitutional and is complicated to teach to a verity of students.