Christian Prayer Openings Barred By Federal Judge
The consistent opening of sessions with Christian prayers at the Indiana House have been barred by a federal judge earlier this week. The sessions regularly opened with a Christian prayer. The judge state that this was nothing more than "an official endorsement of the Christian religion."It was alleged that out of 53 prayers used to open sessions 41 were given by Christian Church clergy, and it was further noted that 29 opening prayers mentioned Jesus Christ. The judge wrote: "All are free to pray as they wish in their own houses of worship or in other settings. Those who wish to participate in a practice of official prayer must be willing to stay within constitutional bounds."
House Speaker, Brian Bosma, called the ruling an intolerable decision, and also added that it violated the right to free speech. Bosma wants the decision to be overturned and has asked his lawyers to look into getting the decision overturned.
The ICLU legal director has stated: "The prayers send a very powerful message of exclusion to those who are not of that denomination.". Lobbyists have stated that offering these Christian prayers for every opening is offensive and does not embrace diversity.
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