Two Views: Can schools make room for prayer without pushing faith?

AI Briefing

• – Supreme Court rules on school prayer case, says schools can't require daily prayer periods to reflect the dominant religion of the school or district, but can allow student-led prayer periods if they're voluntary and don't promote a specific faith.
• – Opponents of school prayer say the ruling doesn't go far enough, arguing that it allows too much influence on the curriculum and undermines the separation of church and state.
• – Proponents of school prayer say the decision helps ensure students' freedom of conscience and allows for a more inclusive approach to spirituality in schools.