In 1892, the Supreme Court ruled we are a Christian nation. The courts changed. He said courts now are acting as lawmakers instead of interpreters of the law. Bare specifically pointed out that the ruling does not end prayer in schools. It simply creates a clear division between prayer and forced prayer at public expense.
Students still can gather in groups or individually to worship without hindrance.
Those prayers, however, could not be broadcast over the school loud speakers for all to hear. And Bare said just as the ACLU helped fight this battle to not force unwilling people to pray, it has defended the rights of religious people to pray anywhere, without repercussions. Five students can still get together to pray. That's not only allowed, it's admirable. The Traverse City Record-Eagle.