Pray at the Pole

Once or twice a year my school has a thing where all the religious people in the shcool go out and pray around the flag pole. Being a non-religious person, it kind of makes me feel awkward. I mean i attend a public school, i thought religion was supposed to be kept seperate.

My question is...

"What do you gamespot users think of this?"

If you have a problem then you can voice your right... to not go to it.Genetic_Code

I dont go. Im just saying school doesnt seem like the most appropriate place to have a bunch of ppl praying

Why are they praying around the festivus pole?

I wouldn't want to pray at some flag pole neither dude, unless it has a stripper doing her thing.tzar3

You've got an extra "r" there.

I wouldn't want to pray at some flag pole neither dude, unless it has a stripper doing her thing.tzar3

That would be a crazy form of prayer. At least you'd have motivation to donate... in $1's...

If you don't want to do it, don't. No one can force you. Let them know as well, as I'm sure you aren't the only one.SaugaGames

And how does their praying affect you at all?

[QUOTE="SaugaGames"]If you don't want to do it, don't. No one can force you. Let them know as well, as I'm sure you aren't the only one.Ultima_5

So ask them.

[QUOTE="tzar3"]I wouldn't want to pray at some flag pole neither dude, unless it has a stripper doing her thing.SaugaGames

That would be a crazy form of prayer. At least you'd have motivation to donate... in $1's...

Hell yeah, I could just imagine lots of strippers sliding down the flag pole! It will be glorious!

i thought religion was supposed to be kept seperate.

Ultima_5

Not according to this: Matthew 29:19-20 says, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

My school actually had a celebration of sorts at the flagpole the night before with people playing guitars and worshiping God. I'm in a Christian college btw.

[QUOTE="tzar3"]I wouldn't want to pray at some flag pole neither dude, unless it has a stripper doing her thing.SaugaGames

That would be a crazy form of prayer. At least you'd have motivation to donate... in $1's...

hahaha yes... the donation tray has never been so sexy smooth

[QUOTE="Ultima_5"]

i thought religion was supposed to be kept seperate.

mindstorm

Not according to this: Matthew 29:19-20 says, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

My school actually had a celebration of sorts at the flagpole the night before with people playing guitars and worshiping God. I'm in a Christian college btw.

I understand why ppl at your school do, its a religious school, its different than a public school.

If that happened at my school I would get very angry. I would have no where left to go, school and home are one of my few remaining refuges from religion. Some people dont understand how it is to not be christian in America, and to be forced to endure, day in and day out, a philosophy that damnes me to eternal hellfire, all because a god did not reveal himself to me.

If that happened at my school I would get very angry.

efrucht

People like you make me angry.

[QUOTE="efrucht"]

If that happened at my school I would get very angry.

harashawn

People like you make me angry.

[QUOTE="Ultima_5"]

i thought religion was supposed to be kept seperate.

mindstorm

Not according to this: Matthew 29:19-20 says, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

My school actually had a celebration of sorts at the flagpole the night before with people playing guitars and worshiping God. I'm in a Christian college btw.

well, I have a problem with assemblies like prayer at the pole, from a spiritual point of view. I don't feel like quoting the actual scripture, but it says in the bible that you're supposed to pray like you're in the closet away from the world. It's not supposed to be used as a public display, or to be used to represent anything. It's meant as a medidation to become closer to god. That's why I never engaged in pray at the pole at my school. I still don't engage in very many public prayer, unless it's at a funeral or something like that

[QUOTE="harashawn"][QUOTE="efrucht"]

If that happened at my school I would get very angry.

Ultima_5

People like you make me angry.

How TF does someone praying affect you in any way?

You have absolutely no right to be offended or angry because someone is expressing their faith.

[QUOTE="efrucht"]

If that happened at my school I would get very angry.

harashawn

People like you make me angry.

well, I have a problem with assemblies like prayer at the pole, from a spiritual point of view. I don't feel like quoting the actual scripture, but it says in the bible that you're supposed to pray like you're in the closet away from the world. It's not supposed to be used as a public display, or to be used to represent anything. It's meant as a medidation to become closer to god. That's why I never engaged in pray at the pole at my school. I still don't engage in very many public prayer, unless it's at a funeral or something like that

johnnyv2003

"And now about prayer. When you pray, don't be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I assure you, that is all the reward they will ever get. But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father secretly. Then your Father, who knows all secrets, will reward you." -Matthew 6:5-6

[QUOTE="mindstorm"][QUOTE="Ultima_5"]

i thought religion was supposed to be kept seperate.

Ultima_5

Not according to this: Matthew 29:19-20 says, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

My school actually had a celebration of sorts at the flagpole the night before with people playing guitars and worshiping God. I'm in a Christian college btw.

I understand why ppl at your school do, its a religious school, its different than a public school.

I did the same in public school.... >_>

I also question the faith of someone who thinks there is a difference as to where God is worshiped.

[QUOTE="mindstorm"][QUOTE="Ultima_5"]

i thought religion was supposed to be kept seperate.

johnnyv2003

Not according to this: Matthew 29:19-20 says, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

My school actually had a celebration of sorts at the flagpole the night before with people playing guitars and worshiping God. I'm in a Christian college btw.

well, I have a problem with assemblies like prayer at the pole, from a spiritual point of view. I don't feel like quoting the actual scripture, but it says in the bible that you're supposed to pray like you're in the closet away from the world. It's not supposed to be used as a public display, or to be used to represent anything. It's meant as a medidation to become closer to god. That's why I never engaged in pray at the pole at my school. I still don't engage in very many public prayer, unless it's at a funeral or something like that

I see your point but I dissagree with you. You have to look at the context of the passage. Jesus was speaking to Phrasees who were not showing off God but showing off their own supposed righteousness. The purpose of praying at the pole is to pray for the school and to show Christian influence within that school. It is to glorify God, not themselves.

Also, do not forget times in the Bible when people teach, preach, and pray publically.

[QUOTE="johnnyv2003"]

well, I have a problem with assemblies like prayer at the pole, from a spiritual point of view. I don't feel like quoting the actual scripture, but it says in the bible that you're supposed to pray like you're in the closet away from the world. It's not supposed to be used as a public display, or to be used to represent anything. It's meant as a medidation to become closer to god. That's why I never engaged in pray at the pole at my school. I still don't engage in very many public prayer, unless it's at a funeral or something like that

Genetic_Code

"And now about prayer. When you pray, don't be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I assure you, that is all the reward they will ever get. But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father secretly. Then your Father, who knows all secrets, will reward you." -Matthew 6:5-6

bingo, thanks for doing what i was too lazy to do.. ;)

[QUOTE="harashawn"][QUOTE="efrucht"]

If that happened at my school I would get very angry.

efrucht

People like you make me angry.

Its not violating the law because it happens before the school day starts, and it isnt sponsored by the school or teachers. Its just something the students choose to do, and they have every right to do it.

At my school, the students organize a "Prayer Room" in one of the classrooms at the end of the day about once a week.

[QUOTE="efrucht"][QUOTE="harashawn"][QUOTE="efrucht"]

If that happened at my school I would get very angry.

-OpaK-

People like you make me angry.

Its not violating the law because it happens before the school day starts, and it isnt sponsored by the school or teachers. Its just something the students choose to do, and they have every right to do it.

Having an open mass at the flag pole, with chanting and all that stuff, would indeed anger me, but there's nothing wrong with some people gathering to pray silently on one location without disrupting everyone else's routine.

[QUOTE="efrucht"][QUOTE="harashawn"][QUOTE="efrucht"]

If that happened at my school I would get very angry.

-OpaK-

People like you make me angry.

Its not violating the law because it happens before the school day starts, and it isnt sponsored by the school or teachers. Its just something the students choose to do, and they have every right to do it.

Once or twice a year my school has a thing where all the religious people in the shcool go out and pray around the flag pole. Being a non-religious person, it kind of makes me feel awkward. I mean i attend a public school, i thought religion was supposed to be kept seperate.

My question is...

"What do you gamespot users think of this?"

Ultima_5

[QUOTE="-OpaK-"][QUOTE="efrucht"][QUOTE="harashawn"][QUOTE="efrucht"]

If that happened at my school I would get very angry.

efrucht

People like you make me angry.

Its not violating the law because it happens before the school day starts, and it isnt sponsored by the school or teachers. Its just something the students choose to do, and they have every right to do it.

A flagpole is a phallic symbol. lol.

Which denomination does that and why a flagpole?LJS9502_basic

According to the offical site for it, "See You at the Poleis all about prayer. It's about you coming together and laying aside all the labels and groups for one day, to simply connect with God in prayer and connect with fellow Christians in unity around the flag pole—whether jocks, preps, geeks, Methodists, Baptists, Catholics, sophomores, or seniors."

[QUOTE="efrucht"][QUOTE="-OpaK-"][QUOTE="efrucht"][QUOTE="harashawn"][QUOTE="efrucht"]

If that happened at my school I would get very angry.

Jacobistheman

People like you make me angry.

Its not violating the law because it happens before the school day starts, and it isnt sponsored by the school or teachers. Its just something the students choose to do, and they have every right to do it.

So long as it is student led, yes.

A teacher is never allowed to innitiate a religious activity but a student is. I do not know all of the official rules for it all but I do know for a fact that is true. ...at least in my state.

[QUOTE="Jacobistheman"][QUOTE="efrucht"][QUOTE="-OpaK-"][QUOTE="efrucht"][QUOTE="harashawn"][QUOTE="efrucht"]

If that happened at my school I would get very angry.

mindstorm

People like you make me angry.

Its not violating the law because it happens before the school day starts, and it isnt sponsored by the school or teachers. Its just something the students choose to do, and they have every right to do it.

So long as it is student led, yes.

A teacher is never allowed to innitiate a religious activity but a student is. I do not know all of the official rules for it all but I do know for a fact that is true. ...at least in my state.