Difference between revisions of "School prayer"
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| − | The issue of prayer in U.S. public schools has been a divisive one since the 1960s. Some critics of the practice have stated (or hinted) that letting government-paid teachers lead students in prayer is tantamount to an [[establishment of religion]]. | + | The issue of prayer in U.S. public schools has been a divisive one since the 1960s. Some critics of the practice have stated (or hinted) that letting government-paid teachers lead students in prayer is tantamount to an [[establishment of religion]]. This is considered unconstituitional and a violation of the [[First Amendment]] as the establishment clause prohibits government from establishing religion. |
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Revision as of 18:05, January 1, 2008
The issue of prayer in U.S. public schools has been a divisive one since the 1960s. Some critics of the practice have stated (or hinted) that letting government-paid teachers lead students in prayer is tantamount to an establishment of religion. This is considered unconstituitional and a violation of the First Amendment as the establishment clause prohibits government from establishing religion.
