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The issue regarding public prayer has always been an extremely controversial subject matter. Many believe that is their right to participate in the act of public prayer while others feel it conflicts with their rights as citizens of the United States. Be it prayer in school, on the corner of a busy street, at a graduation ceremony, or at a sports arena, this particular topic seems to hit the nerves of a great number of people for various different reasons. There are contrasting beliefs towards prayer concerning American's constitutional rights, how it affects our society and younger generations, and even what the bible says about communicating faith through public prayer. I feel that praying in public is my right as an American and as a Christian. I don't think that prayer should be limited to anyone regardless of race, sex, or religious affiliation, as long as we respect the choices of others not to take part.
One of the popular debates over public prayer is the disagreement......

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