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No, in general a government (school board in this case) should not be promoting one religion over another unless its what is accepted practice as has been the case ehere for years.
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The government should not be promoting one religion over another PERIOD. It matters not if it was previously the accepted practice in that jurisdiction. It's unconstitutional and illegal.
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havent seen the video...sorry....but no he did not "want to allow others to pray", in fact it was quite the opposite.
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Actually, he was very much willing to allow others at the graduation to pray, so long as it was done during a non-denominational moment of silence in accordance with Louisiana law.
Here's the original letter he wrote to the district superintendent. Emphasis added.
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It has come to my attention that during the graduation ceremony, there may be a prayer (as was the case at a previous graduation I attended). As a graduating senior of the class of 2011 and an atheist, I would like to respectfully request this particular activity be left out. I understand the majority of the school may be Christian, but this in no way should supercede any other individual's religious belief.
Louisiana law states what is acceptable is a "brief time of silent meditation or prayer". I respect everyone's religious beliefs, but disregarding my request would be offensive and illegal, then forcing me to contact the ACLU.
I thank you for complying. If this was sent to the wrong person (not in charge of the graduation ceremony) please inform me.
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