by Bethany Monk
U . S . Supreme Court Upholds Prayer at Public Meetings
After more than five years of legal battles, the nation’s high court ruled today in favor of public prayers — including those “in Jesus’ name” — before government meetings.
“The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that the practice of prayer before legislative bodies is firmly embedded in the history and traditions of this nation,” said Thomas Hungar, an allied attorney with Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), which represented the town. “Americans should be free to speak and act consistently with their own beliefs.”
The case came out of Greece, N.Y. It had long opened its sessions with prayer. The council invited volunteers from congregations in the community to pray.
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“The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that the practice of prayer before legislative bodies is firmly embedded in the history and traditions of this nation,” said Thomas Hungar, an allied attorney with Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), which represented the town. “Americans should be free to speak and act consistently with their own beliefs.”
The case came out of Greece, N.Y. It had long opened its sessions with prayer. The council invited volunteers from congregations in the community to pray.
Read More
http://www.citizenlink.com/2014/05/05/u-s-...
