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? A very controversial issue faced in schools today is the subject of prayer in the classroom, and rightfully so it is an issue that should be discussed. In America there are hundreds, if not thousands of different religions and beliefs among people. Unlike thir ....

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.... Christian, and choose to pray on my own before tests, and at other times, but I strongly feel that people with other beliefs should not be subjected to my, or even the majority of the class's beliefs. In America, it is a right of the people to choose their belief, or lack there of, and we should learn to respect and honor that. I personally agree with the first two statements. The picture of Jesus should not be aloud because Jesus Christ is mainly a Christian icon. I also believe that a moment of silent meditation is much more appropriate than a prayer, Therefore I think the people fighting against it are in the wrong. Everyone in America, ....