The Non-prophets

High court upholds top London school’s ban on prayer ritualsThe Guardian, By Sally Weale, on April 16, 2024https://www.theguardian.com/education/2024/apr/16/london-school-katharine-birbalsingh-prayer-rituals-ban-not-unlawful-high-courtThe discussion begins with an overview of a contentious situation involving a student in a UK school, Michaela's Community School, where prayer is prohibited. Despite fervent prayers, the high court upholds the school's ban on rituals, citing the importance of discipline and order. This case sparks a debate on the role of religion in UK education and school autonomy.The conversation delves into various perspectives. One participant expresses understanding, citing the parents' awareness of the school's policies and the educational value of facing such challenges. Another participant, expressing British cultural norms, finds the ban on religion in schools odd given the prevalence of religious schools and practices across the UK.They explore personal experiences with religious educ