February 10, 2018 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John

Prayer Matters—Ohio

News Release: Beloit, Ohio (WKBN) – It’s been a tradition in the West Branch School District for the past 30 years — a community prayer before the basketball game. That tradition was put on hold because of a complaint, but those who wanted to pray still had the chance to on Friday. “Please remain standing for a moment of silence, reflection, prayer or meditation,” the announcer told the crowd. Afterward, everyone clapped and cheered. The over 100 people in the gym wore black and green shirts that read, “Prayer Matters.” “I was upset and outraged because our community is such a close-knit community, and it’s upsetting to see something that’s so important to so many people get taken down,” said West Branch graduate Whitney Parkinson.

Freedom of Religion is not really protected in America’s courts today. One is not allowed to be passionate about his or her religious beliefs or practices. It is sad to think how far America has come—to reject the very God that brought our Founding Fathers to a new land with the hope of ‘Freedom of Religion’.

There is not much the school district can do. The political group, Freedom From Religion, threatened litigation if the district would not stop this practice of praying during basketball games. However, it is ignorance, not litigation that is stopping our schools from learning about and expressing religious freedoms.

If this school district or any other educational institution would like to express their religious freedoms through learning about religion all they have to do is implement the program, Foundations of Freedom.org. Yes, students can once again pray, speak, act, or demonstrate in any educational format their religious freedoms. This program was developed and tested and is free to any school or students that want to once again proclaim the significance religion has played in American history and traditions.

Quote on the website: “By implementing Foundations of Freedom a school may enhance its curriculum resources and secure the teaching of specific content standards in its history, social science, fine arts, and literature content areas. The program provides to students, families, schools, and communities assistance in the education and understanding of religious freedom and First Amendment rights in American history. It seeks to promote the profound influence religion and religious beliefs have had on all aspects of American’s societal, cultural, and political life from the 16th century through present day events.”

You will find this program under the web address: www.foundationsoffreedom.org.

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