Prayer In Public Schools

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"One subject that is sure to cause controversy among a group of people is a discussion centered around religion. This truism carries over into education as witnessed by the series of events and actions that have taken place throughout history, and particularly since the mid-twentieth century. The purpose of this paper will be to research religions' most visible ritual, prayer, and its role in America's public schools. A review of its history, the legal and religious aspects associated with it and the resulting social implications will be provided.
With the campaign and eventual election of Ronald Reagan as
President of the United States in 1980, America has been subjected to a backlash from the "New Religious Right" over legal and judicial actions taken by the U.S. Supreme Court, beginning in the early 1960's. Cries such as "Why can't children pray in (...)"

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