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Feb 23, 2025 6 min

The Bible and Prayer in Schools

from Celebrate the Bible Hosted by Francis Douglas

The Christian Holy Bible played a significant role in schools and education. This influence dates back to the earliest days of settlements in North America. Until the 1960’s, school days usually started with a reading of Holy Scripture. They also included a recitation of the Lord’s Prayer. If you would like to view the photos associated with this episode, please visit my WordPress page at: https://celebratethebible250.com/2025/02/22/the-bible-and-prayer-in-schools/

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The influence of the Christian Holy Bible in American schools began with early settlements and continued until the 1960s, involving daily readings and prayers. The 1963 Supreme Court ruling in Abington v. Schempp largely ended these practices. Today, discussions continue about the Bible’s future role in American society and education.

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