> > Yes, the ACLU fights to separate the church from the state, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Prayer in school is a common example and, while I do think there should be a time for students to say their own prayers or have quiet time....
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> Why? Kids are in school about six hours a day. Why does any of that time need to be reserved for religious purposes of any sort?

Children ARE in school six hours a day, and it's not a bad thing to have a quiet time where they can either pray, relax, or reflect as they so desire. I'm certainly not saying that they MUST pray at that time, but sometimes a brief time out of a day can really help an individual refocus.