Meanwhile the U.S. GOP is demanding that the ten commandments are posted in every public school. Mandatory daily school prayer is next.
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Forced prayer, or the implication of favoritism of one religion over another in a public institution or workplace is not acceptable in a free society. But, banning all prayer in public places where it is not causing a nuisance of any kind seems to step over the line, violating freedom of religion.
aug 28, 2025, 6:35 pm • 1 0 • view
If one religion is causing issues with its prayer practices, then all must be banned from prayer to ensure equal treatment.
aug 28, 2025, 6:45 pm • 0 0 • view
What "issue" are they causing?
aug 28, 2025, 6:48 pm • 0 0 • view
That’s not discussed in the article, but that’s not the point.
aug 28, 2025, 6:55 pm • 0 0 • view
Given the whole point of government is to deal with issues of concern for citizens, I think it is the point.
aug 28, 2025, 7:36 pm • 0 0 • view
Again, you did not read the article.
aug 28, 2025, 7:54 pm • 0 0 • view
What part of this, quoted from the article, am I missing? “Seeing people on their knees in the streets, praying, I think we have to ask ourselves the question. I don’t think it’s something we should see,” Legault said last year.
aug 28, 2025, 7:57 pm • 0 0 • view
So you’re answering your own questions now. You should have read it sooner The “issue” was people praying in the streets It was “groups”, not an individual. And my original point was, that to be fair, all religions must be treated equally. Ban public exhibition of prayer for one, ban for all.
aug 28, 2025, 8:06 pm • 0 0 • view
Now who didn't the article? It does not mention groups vs individuals. And why should a family And why wasn't this a problem before Muslims started praying in public? Seems very suspect and targeted. Finally, are prayers to be banned in public cemeteries? That's really going to shorten funerals.
aug 28, 2025, 8:30 pm • 1 0 • view
I’m not arguing in favor of it. Read my original post. It’s akin to the issue that they’ve had in France with scarf bans. How do you prohibit one group from practicing their religion while allowing others, without showing bias while claiming to have freedom of religion.
aug 28, 2025, 10:20 pm • 1 0 • view
That seems to be the point.
aug 28, 2025, 6:58 pm • 1 0 • view
If one person causes an "issue" by crossing the street in traffic, should crossing the street be banned for everyone?
aug 28, 2025, 6:57 pm • 1 0 • view
I thought it technically was.
aug 29, 2025, 12:50 am • 0 0 • view
Crossing the street is not the issue, crossing in traffic is. It's the whole "baby with the bath water" thing.
aug 29, 2025, 12:52 am • 0 0 • view
That’s a really weak strawman. The article is about a group of people. You didn’t read it, did you. If one person kills another using a gun, do we ban all guns?
aug 28, 2025, 7:04 pm • 1 0 • view
Yes. My point is if they were doing something disruptive, dangerous, or illegal, such as obstructing a roadway, arrest them for that. Don't make praying in public illegal too. That alone should not be a problem for anyone. And no to the last question.
aug 29, 2025, 12:59 am • 0 0 • view