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To: steve harris who wrote (142835)	10/13/2005 9:15:27 PM
From: Rambi	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793927

I understand your distinction. But don't you think that allowing the students to pray independently of an authority figure grants that freedom? Students are not forbidden to pray. And the coach was not forbidden to pray. EVeryone still has the freedom to pray. I realize this is a fine distinction for some. Do you remember when Ashcroft held prayer meetings? Even with adults you had the response of, oh dang, do I need to go? Will it hurt my career if I don't? With teens, everything is hugely amplified. Belonging is crucial, and a sports team often relies heavily on that bonding. To- in any way- tie it into prayer participation led by the coach is just too potentially damaging. I understand the feeling of assault the Christian right has. And I, too, worry that it will go too far. There is great value and strength in traditions, in rituals, and in common bonds and culture and heritage, but even as we recognize that, we have to make room for - and respect--diversity (which seems to be feeling more and more like an obscene word!)