21. Texas had skirmished with Washington and lost on the issue of organized prayer at football games just before the turn of the century. 22. There may also be a vote later in the year on a constitutional amendment that would permit organized prayer in public schools. 23. Young people are in tears because they say they want organized prayer before athletic and other events. 24. Conservative religious groups are far from united in support of a Republican proposal for returning organized prayer to public schools by amending the Constitution. 25. He said protests at the trial would include organized prayer and he planned to meet with Albany church groups Tuesday night. 26. In some states where millions of farmers are threatened, top officials have organized prayers for rain. 27. The group also has organized a petition drive urging Congress to pass legislation seeking a constitutional amendment overturning court decisions disallowing organized prayer in public schools. 28. WASHINGTON -- Conservative religious groups are far from united in support of a Republican Party proposal for returning organized prayer to public schools by amending the Constitution. |