High court ruling favors prayer at council meeting

[hrmjustin]

By MARK SHERMAN, AP

The Supreme Court said Monday that prayers that open town council meetings do not violate the Constitution even if they routinely stress Christianity.

The court said in 5-4 decision that the content of the prayers is not significant as long as officials make a good-faith effort at inclusion.

The ruling was a victory for the town of Greece, N.Y., outside of Rochester.

In 1983, the court upheld an opening prayer in the Nebraska legislature and said that prayer is part of the nation's fabric, not a violation of the First Amendment. Monday's ruling was consistent with the earlier one.

http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-Top-Stories-c-2014-05-05-87780.113122-High-court-ruling-favors-prayer-at-council-meeting.html

[lostincalifornia]

1. As pointed out by someone in another thread, the administration supported this. It should be noted

though that all of the Presidents appointees, plus all of the Democratic appointees on the court believe this was a violation of the separation of church and state

[hrmjustin]

3. I don't think it is a good idea to pray at meetings. lol I couldn't get it out right.

I think the goverment should be secular.