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==  The separation of Church and state is found most difficult in public schools. The main topic regarding public schools is, should prayer be said in the schools? Or better yet should students have to say the pledge of allegiance because it says “one nation, under God.” I have understood that students are definitely allowed to pray in public schools, individually or between smaller groups, the only stipulation is they cannot be disruptive to other kids. This is their right under the first amendment. Not one person can tell them to stop praying unless it is indeed disrupting others. I personally think this is a good solution. Students are also allowed to read their religious books in class, such as the Bible. They are also allowed to talk about it with others as long as they do not force the topic upon other children. I think this is a good idea because it can make students grow together in a positive manner. It allows students to learn about other religions if they do so choose. There is nothing wrong with wanting to expand your mind to different cultures out there and I think that parents should not be offended when their children learn about other religions. I also know that public schools are allowed to speak about morality, honesty, respect, and abstinence they are just not allowed to speak of it in a religious sense. If parents would like to expand upon what teachers are telling the children they are more than welcome too, but teachers should never bring religion into what they are teaching because different religious groups have different morals. On the other hand if students want to talk about religions or anti-religious marks in classroom discussion they are more than welcome to, because of the first amendment; freedom of speech. Students are also allowed to talk about their religious beliefs in school reports, artwork, homework, etc. This is also protected under the constitution. ==

==  Another major controversy is if prayers should be said at Public Schools Graduations. If prayers would be said at these graduations it would be against the first amendment. I can agree with this because if one prayer of one religion is said at graduation, all prayers by all religions should be said. If a prayer was said at graduation it would make some families feel uncomfortable and it would not be right. People should have to respect their surroundings and just because a majority of people may be of one religion, it doesn’t mean there are not other families around who could be offended. Instead of a prayer being said at graduation I believe there should be a moment of silence for individuals to do what they please with it, whether they want to pray and thank their God for the happiness they are sharing with others or just think how happy they are that they are graduating. ==

==  The last place I find controversy in regarding this topic is where people work. For example if you were to work in a Catholic funded hospital you probably have their insurance which does not help you pay for birth control or abortion. Many people disagree with not being able to get help with birth control because of the religious aspect of the establishment. I understand the Catholic Church may not want to help out people with abortions, but birth control can only be for the greater good of the community. I do not think religious beliefs should have anything to do with your work’s insurance policy. ==