SOC 120 Week 2 DQ 1: School Prayer John wants prayer in school, & Mary does not. Describe a compromise position you think John & Mary might agree on, & identify any problems that position might encounter. A compromise position that they both may agree on is a moment of silence. A moment of silence would allow John to pray silently & would not infringe on Mary's rights. The problem may arise though that people just knowing someone is praying silently would bring up the issue of separation of church & state which includes public schools. Allowing prayer in schools would be better for students in every way, & I think it would help solve a lot of problems in schools today. The people's right to pray & to recognize their beliefs, heritages or traditions on public property shall nt be...