They refused to even acknowledge that there's a problem, let alone think about a solution. But Mr. Taylor said Sunday that the committee decided on the issue in a democratic way, and the move doesn't mean the subject is closed forever. Tory MLA Mark Parent, who's a Baptist minister, said he hasn't had the chance to talk to other members of religious communities about the issue, but he's concerned about the direction the topic seems to be taking. Prayer is supposed to bring us together, but now it's becoming a symbol of division. Mr. Parent, who says he has incorporated other faiths' words into his own prayers and sermons, hopes the discussion generated will lead to a solution that respects everyone's beliefs.
Most people are supportive of prayer and acknowledging a higher power.