Is graduation prayer acceptable in public school?
Is graduation prayer acceptable in public school? This is a very controversial subject along with the question as to whether public prayer should be allowed in the school system. Since there are many pros and cons regarding the subject of prayer in graduation ceremonies, I will list here the reasons given for such prayer as well as reasons against. Many conservative Christians are furious that school boards and courts will not allow them to have a prayer freely included in graduation ceremonies because they feel this is a time when a young adult goes through a major life transition. Therefore, the graduating class should have the privilege of including a prayer to God asking Him for help to go through this life change. State sponsored prayer in the public schools, whether in the classroom or at graduation ceremonies, violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment and offends the consciences of those who would prefer not to participate in the prayers. It is said that the prope
