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In reply to the discussion: Atheist teen kicks some ass in the name of the separation of church and state [View all]Nye Bevan
(25,406 posts)but I think a banner that has been hanging there for almost 50 years, that is full of positive messages that we can all agree with, and that kids are free to ignore if they want, should not be forcibly removed just because it mentions a "heavenly father".
Our Heavenly Father,
Grant us each day the desire to do our best,
To grow mentally and morally as well as physically,
To be kind and helpful to our classmates and teachers,
To be honest with ourselves as well as with others,
Help us to be good sports and smile when we lose as well as when we win,
Teach us the value of true friendship,
Help us always to conduct ourselves so as to bring credit to Cranston High School West.
Amen
And just because this girl was able to persuade a judge to have it ripped down does not necessarily mean that it was a good idea for her to pursue this course.