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I grew up in Utah and went to a school that was 99.9% Mormon. I saw kids pray at school all the time. Many prayed at lunch before they ate, some prayed before tests, and some prayed before doing plays (I was in drama). Before performing our play at the state competition, most of the kids prayed while the teachers were out of the room. I abstained, as I wasn't religious, and I certainly wasn't offended by the prayer.
Most Mormon kids in Utah attend seminary class while in high school. The seminary building is always across the street so it's not on school property - separation of church and state. As an agnostic, I have no problem with kids praying in school, regardless of their faith, as long as they are doing it of their own accord. However, I DO have a problem with forced prayer. There is a difference.
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Formerly Medusa
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