“Atassi questioned both the intent and effectiveness of the proposal: “I’m not so sure how benign this is really. I mean, yeah, if truly it’s just a neutral moment of silence with no nudging toward prayer or any implied expectation. Sure. Okay. But if that’s the case, it’s pretty meaningless, too. What are we talking about, 10 seconds, 20 seconds of quiet time before attendance? If lawmakers are really concerned about kids mental health, there are far better ways to achieve that.”
This isn’t Rep. Klick’s first foray into legislation that critics see as blurring the line between church and state. He previously backed the “released time” law allowing students to leave class for religious instruction and sponsored the controversial bill banning gender-affirming care for minors, which faces legal challenges.”
What people are saying:
- Facebook User: There’s nothing preventing kids from praying anytime they feel like it, they often do before taking a test …
- Facebook User: Click is an extremist preacher who runs a non-chartered, nonpublic school out of his church in Fremont. His name is misspelled in this article.
- Facebook User: Facebook User in Fremont?? Oh yuck. I go for enchiladas in Fremont.
- Facebook User: Terri Lastima good Mexican food in Fremont, great tamales sold at El Aguila. However, the culture in that town is overwhelmingly Evangelical, which is sad.
- Zachary Parrish:
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