1. But group prayer may be constitutional if school officials are truly uninvolved. 2. During the service, there is a special moment for people who need a group prayer to come forward. 3. In the half hour of songs, Scripture reading and small group prayer, they prayed for godly men and women to lead the country with honesty and integrity. 4. It would permit inherently coercive programs of group prayer in public schools and mandate the use of public funds to support private religious schools and other religious programs. 5. Just as many districts countenance organized prayer that unconstitutionally coerces some youngsters into group prayer, others may wrongly deny students the chance to pray quietly and unobtrusively. 6. Latecomers hurriedly kneel and bow, trying to catch up with the group prayer in progress. 7. Later, he leads hushed group prayers for four or five other inmates and often counsels troubled individuals. 8. Now conservative Christian groups are pushing for congressional votes on a constitutional amendment that would allow more latitude for group prayer in the schoolhouse. 9. She found a familial spirit among the crew and was amazed when each day began with the executive producer seeking an appropriate spot for group prayer. 10. Students therefore have the same right to engage in individual or group prayer and religious discussion during the school day as they do to engage in other comparable activity. |