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December 17, 2012

“If we are going to prevent the next tragedy, this needs to change.”

“We must address the true problems if we are to prevent the next tragedy.”

Less blame-making, more blame-taking for all of us. This isn’t the fault of separation of church and state. Prayer is still allowed, individually, and in clubs, in schools. It’s just not to be mandated for all.

A top Reddit comment:

God: “I’m not allowed in schools.”

Me: “Aren’t you supposed to be all-powerful? And yet you let a bunch of hippie liberals stop you?”

Remember: God is “allowed” in churches, but plenty of children have been harmed therein (many more have found a good, safe, uplifted home at church than have been abused, but…)

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