Monday, November 30, 2009

Christian Prison Proposal

In the state of Oklahoma,  a very unusual proposal was addressed in which easily brought some attention.  Many americans have united for Separation of church and state by releasing a proposal of a "christian" prison.  Although it may sound like a great idea, it comes along with some legal issues. Some attorneys responded to the Oklahoma Department of Corrections by telling them "the U.S. constitution prohibits public aid for worship and religious instruction".  Another thing is the public funds for corrections would violate the First Amendment.  The prison would only hire a christian staff and all inmates would be required to participate in a Christ-centered curriculum.  The people who disagree with this proposal say that it is wrong for taxpayers to spend money on "religious indoctrination".
I think that this idea of a prison would have a positive effect on the inmates involved however i do not believe people who commit such crimes should have the opportunity to practice religion when in jail.  I feel like jail is a place where everything is taken away from you because of an action in which you thought you could get a way with.  A religious prison would only be giving the a gift.

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