Why does Dowling get to pray before games?

[scattermanx]

I think that it is completely unfair that Dowling should be allowed to pray before football games. God should not be allowed to participate in high school sports, because it gives Dowling a huge advantage. The IHSAA needs to address this.It is probably ok to pray for the players to be safe, but that doesn't always work.

 

[rkhemp]

I see what you did there. I attended a public school and we said the Lord's Prayer right before kickoff every game. Nobody raised a fuss. Those were simpler times I guess.

 

[scattermanx]

I see what you did there. I attended a public school and we said the Lord's Prayer right before kickoff every game. Nobody raised a fuss. Those were simpler times I guess.

God can't listen to public schools, so it isn't the same thing.

 

[Iafootballfan]

Ban.

 

[scattermanx]

I agree lafootballfan. They should ban prayers. The teams should decide this, not God.

 

[wareagle216]

There is nothing the public schools can do about it. The private schools are private for a reason. Also, Religion is a part of their culture. I don't see this as an issue.

http://statelaws.findlaw.com/iowa-law/iowa-prayer-in-public-schools-laws.html

 

[GoBigD6788]

No, I see what OP is saying. We do have the advantage. Just need to get to our level.