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Silence is a good thing. It gives time for prayer for those who want to pray, but it also forces everyone to take a few moments of thought, of centering, of simply slowing down in a world—especially an educational world—that moves far too fast. Beginning the school day with a respite from life’s pressures is so sensible an idea that one only wishes it were more widespread.

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Christianity Today’s coverage of Virginia’s moment of silence case includes:

Court Okays Mandatory Moment of SilenceLaw explicitly allows student prayer at beginning of school day. (Aug. 29, 2001)

The Christian Science Monitor asked what kids think about the moment of silence and what they think about during it.

ReligiousTolerance.org lists the arguments for and against the moment of silence, and offers links to further study.

Recent Christianity Today articles on the access of religious clubs to schools include:

School District Reverses CourseSaddleback Valley board votes to allow all extracurricular clubs to meet at schools. (Oct. 19, 2001)

Good News IndeedHow many times must the Supreme Court tell schools not to exclude faith groups? (Aug. 7, 2001)

Court Ruling is Good News for Equal AccessReligious conservatives hail religious club case as protection for free-speech. (Aug. 7, 2001)

School Fights Christian Athletes ClubPending trial in California will test the limits of religion on campus. (May 7, 2001)

Equal Access Case ArguedCan an after-school Christian club use public school facilities? The Supreme Court will decide. (April 23, 2001)

Recent Christianity Today columns by Stephen L. Carter include:

Leaving 'Normal' BehindLife before September 11 seemed more secure, but do we really want it back? (Dec. 4, 2001)

Rudeness Has a First NameInstant informality actually sabotages true friendship. (Nov. 2, 2001)

Why Rules RuleDebates on the Ten Commandments expose our culture's ultimate rift. (Sept. 6, 2001)

We Interrupt This ChildhoodParents who raise their children to do right face a barrage of resistance. (July 11, 2001)

And the Word Turned SecularChristians should count the cost of the state's affirmation. (May 29, 2001)

Vouching for ParentsVouchers are not an attack on public schools but a vote of trust in families. (Apr. 2, 2001)

The Courage to LoseIn elections, and in life, there is something more important than winning. (Feb. 6, 2001)

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