A Maryland jurisdiction abandons prayer VERBATIM: The Wicomico County Council says it will no longer open meetings by reciting the Lord’s Prayer for fear of being sued. The Freedom From Religion Foundation has been threatening the council and a spokesman for lawmakers says “Legal counsel advised that any challenge would likely require litigation through the U.S. Supreme […]
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A Maryland jurisdiction abandons prayer
A Maryland jurisdiction abandons prayer
VERBATIM: The Wicomico County Council says it will no longer open meetings by reciting the Lord’s Prayer for fear of being sued. The Freedom From Religion Foundation has been threatening the council and a spokesman for lawmakers says “Legal counsel advised that any challenge would likely require litigation through the U.S. Supreme Court level, with no reasonable expectation of success.” Many small counties cannot afford a lengthy legal battle. MH REPORTING