Here's a totally random quote, but makes you think: "Why is it that our children can’t read the Bible in school, but they can in prison?" —Author Unknown
Thank you for all you do, this past year was a very hard one for me emotionally and your posts have been very helpful to me. Unfortunately I went through a very painful learning process of trusting God to solve my problems instead of me need to prove that I can.
In addition, I had a Bible in plain sight on my desk as a teacher and as an elementary assistant principal, and elementary principal.
It is sad to hear Christians say that God was kicked out of public schools. This is not true. God is omnipresent (Psalm 139) and cannot be kicked out of any place. What happened is that people in public schools chosse not to acknowledge God.
On another note - - it has been said that prayer is not allowed in public schools. This is another falsehood. I prayed in public school throughout my career - - silently. And I know that God heard me (Psalm 139:4) I just could not lead students in prayer.
In the early 1960’s, “official school prayer” was ruled unconstitutional in the United States. I sincerely hope that “teacher-led prayer” in public schools is always banned. I would not presume, nor would anyone be able to guarantee, that the teacher leading the prayer would be praying to THE GOD OF THE BIBLE. And I can tell you that I have NEVER worked in a public school where every teacher was a born–again Christian (including some who claimed to be).
Christian parents should lead their children in prayer - - NOT public school personnel.
As a matter of fact - - Christian parents should be teaching their children that they can pray silently to God anywhere, anytime.
The Christians who want prayer brought back to public schools need to open their eyes and think again. Look at the condition of this nation today. Let’s not deceive ourselves into assuming that our children would be praying to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Thank you for all you do, this past year was a very hard one for me emotionally and your posts have been very helpful to me. Unfortunately I went through a very painful learning process of trusting God to solve my problems instead of me need to prove that I can.
Hi, Pablo.
I am a retired Californian public school educator. My students were always allowed to read the Bible in class during silent reading time or free time. There is no law against it. In fact, Pacific Justice Institute (Brad Davis) published a wonderful paper with legal citations that support students' religious rights (https://pacificjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ca_public_education_religious_rights_updated_4-26-13.pdf).
In addition, I had a Bible in plain sight on my desk as a teacher and as an elementary assistant principal, and elementary principal.
It is sad to hear Christians say that God was kicked out of public schools. This is not true. God is omnipresent (Psalm 139) and cannot be kicked out of any place. What happened is that people in public schools chosse not to acknowledge God.
On another note - - it has been said that prayer is not allowed in public schools. This is another falsehood. I prayed in public school throughout my career - - silently. And I know that God heard me (Psalm 139:4) I just could not lead students in prayer.
In the early 1960’s, “official school prayer” was ruled unconstitutional in the United States. I sincerely hope that “teacher-led prayer” in public schools is always banned. I would not presume, nor would anyone be able to guarantee, that the teacher leading the prayer would be praying to THE GOD OF THE BIBLE. And I can tell you that I have NEVER worked in a public school where every teacher was a born–again Christian (including some who claimed to be).
Christian parents should lead their children in prayer - - NOT public school personnel.
As a matter of fact - - Christian parents should be teaching their children that they can pray silently to God anywhere, anytime.
The Christians who want prayer brought back to public schools need to open their eyes and think again. Look at the condition of this nation today. Let’s not deceive ourselves into assuming that our children would be praying to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Thank you for your time.
Again, thanks! You're one of my favorites on the web. Don't get discouraged.
Thank you!
Thanks for this, Pablo. You always speak where many of us currently are. We can relate to you so much. God bless you, brother!