Prayer in the Public School
Apparently a new Muslim family has moved into the school district where I'm doing my student teaching. According to Islam, Muslims are supposed to pray five times a day. One of them falls during the school day, at about 1:30 PM. The father and head of this new family wants his children to be allowed to pray at that time.
My cooperating teacher consulted the principal about what to tell this parent. The problem is that all the children are in class at that time. The principal said that the two boys in elementary school can pray in the library during lunch/recess at about 12:15. The school was willing to make some accommodation but was also understandably concerned about the boys missing class. The hope is that the father will accept the time change.
What do you think about this issue/incident? What are the implications, if any, for Christians or people of other faiths in the school system?
My cooperating teacher consulted the principal about what to tell this parent. The problem is that all the children are in class at that time. The principal said that the two boys in elementary school can pray in the library during lunch/recess at about 12:15. The school was willing to make some accommodation but was also understandably concerned about the boys missing class. The hope is that the father will accept the time change.
What do you think about this issue/incident? What are the implications, if any, for Christians or people of other faiths in the school system?
posted by Lisa @ 5:33 PM
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