For centuries, the debate has existed whether or not to allow prayer in public schools. Many Americans feel it is not the right of the school to teach religion, but the parent. With all the diversity associated with the United States, public schools cannot select one standard religion to practice, due to the cultural and religious differences in this country. Parents are also concerned that, by allowing prayer in schools, children will no longer be …showed first 75 words of 697 total…

…showed last 75 words of 697 total…they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corner of the streets, that they may be seen of men… when thou prayest enter into thy closet, and when thou has shut thy door, pray to the fat0her which is in secret…” (religioustolerance.org/prayer.htm, 1). It would be beneficial to all if the advice set forth by Matthew the Apostle, was followed both in private life and mirrored with public schools.