Its freedom of religion, not freedom from religion
This is a good point, I'm all for people speaking out against religion, however denying others from their religion? Why would anyone have that right?
It is a little tricky as well that he states, "stating it was against Louisiana state law" if this is true then he might have a point.
Is there a law against school prayers in Louisiana? If there is then he is protected by the law.
On one hand what does it hurt to have a group prayer? On the other he makes a point that this may be banned in schools for a reason, as someone who does practice a personal and different method of "prayer" and focus would I have the right to push that on everyone.
Maybe they could have a moment of silence and reflection where those who want to pray can do so and others can do whatever they want.
Everyone should have a right to their beliefs, but let's not forget that for some it's not about belief as much as knowledge.
I'd like to share this quote, I don't remember exactly who said it and I am paraphrasing, but it goes something like,
"There is what we believe and what we understand, each of which take us on very different paths, and only one of those paths leads to human progress."
Everyone should have a right to not believe and instead choose the path of reason and understanding, but to
force others on that path? It's a slippery slope.
