Several Dallas-area coaches stressed that nothing would change as far as their teams were concerned. Students might not be able to lead a prayer over the stadium's public-address system, but they will continue to lead prayers in the locker room, the coaches said. If they come in with a court order telling us we can't do it, well, maybe that will change. Otherwise, we'll have our prayer. That's how deep the feelings run.
Religion ripples through every part of American culture, perhaps more than anywhere in the world.
Some people of strong religious beliefs find that prominence an encouraging sign in a country beset with moral problems. Others, just as religiously fervent, argue that too many displays of faith stem from questionable motivation and actually contradict biblical teachings. And some who encourage prayer say the Constitution was designed to protect all faiths, not just the dominant one. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen.