Amendment Quote by Ronald Reagan
“We seek a constitutional amendment to permit voluntary school prayer. God should never have been expelled from America's classrooms in the first place.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the National Association of Evangelicals, 1983
Advocates a constitutional amendment to allow voluntary school prayer, arguing that removing prayer from schools was a mistake.
In simple terms: Restore prayer in schools.
Key Takeaway
Promote voluntary prayer in education.
Themes
religion
education
constitution
public policy
Mood
political
controversial
Type
policy
ideological
When to use this quote
- school board meetings
- legislative advocacy
- community forums
Key Concepts
church‑state separation
religious freedom
Questions to Reflect On
- Should prayer be optional or public?
- What are the implications for non‑religious students?
A Different Perspective
Balancing religious freedom with pluralism is complex.
