Majority of Americans support teacher-led prayers in school
The extensive survey found 52% favor such practices, with backing rising to 57% when prayers mention God without specific religious affiliations.
A federal appeals court in New Orleans recently struck down a similar Louisiana law mandating Ten Commandments displays, claiming it violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. File Image.
A majority of Americans support teacher-led Christian prayers in government school classrooms, according to new Pew Research Center polling data.
The extensive survey found 52% favor such practices, with backing rising to 57% when prayers mention God without specific religious affiliations. These findings come as Republican lawmakers push legislation to expand religious presence in government education.
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