At the school board meeting, during public comment time (the same 3 minutes any district resident may use to say almost anything), I prayed for peace, Godly wisdom, unity, and protection over all board members, all staff, and all students.
That prayer wasn’t political theater. It wasn’t grandstanding. It was a plea for peace and Godly wisdom.
Some didn’t like that I prayed – fair enough. This is America. You’re free to disagree. That’s the point of freedom.
Then came claims that my praying was unconstitutional. That the board was “endorsing religion” by not stopping me. Constitution Copies were lifted. Voices spoke. Fingers wagged. For the life of me, I can’t figure out how publicly asking God to make children feel loved, chosen, and full of divine purpose could be considered a threaten

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