At public meetings, fights over prayer drag on

By Jessica Gresko

Associated Press

Published: Wednesday, Nov. 21 2012 4:20 p.m. MST

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It happens every week at meetings in towns, counties and cities nationwide. A lawmaker or religious leader leads a prayer before officials begin the business of zoning changes, contract approvals and trash pickup.

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worf

Mcallen, TX

Let's pray for an answer.

5:05 p.m. Nov. 21, 2012
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A Scientist

Provo, UT

Or how about just starting the meeting and focusing on business, rather than trying to turn everything into a proselyting opportunity, or a Church meeting?

Why is it so hard for believers to just refrain from shoving your religion down More..

12:05 p.m. Nov. 26, 2012
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Danny Chipman

Lehi, UT

How about calling for a few moments of quiet contemplation before a meeting? Then Christians, Muslims, Hindus, whatever can pray to their gods for guidance, and atheists can sit there and be quiet?

1:50 p.m. Nov. 22, 2012
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