miko2d: Not even that restrictive. Prayer and observance do belong in school as long as religious people - teachers and students belong in school. If they pray in their private time with no public money involved - nobody can legally object.
I agree that people should be allowed to express their religious beliefs. It is part of the doctrine I swore my life to defend. My point, although not clearly expressed, was that neither teachers, nor students, have the right to force that prayer onto others. For example, I believe that if you and a group of your fellow worshippers want to spend your free time together praying to your favorite deity, then please do. On the other hand, do not stand in front of the class and say, "Before we begin, let's all say the ."
Back to the subject of the thread, so as not to seem a complete hijack...
Eagler, unfortunately some teenagers idolize those images. It would only fuel their need for acceptance and attention. The best we can do as parents is to educate our children, and attempt to guide their decisions through example. Because when it comes right down to it, the decision will ultimately be theirs. Hopefully, they make the right one.
