Facts of Life

AMERICA PRAYS TOGETHER

The Supreme Court is now considering whether a student Bible study group should be allowed to hold after-hours meetings at their public school. Most people support religious expression in similar situations, and think the court's decision should be favorable:

Allow religious groups

Favor 72%

Oppose 26%

Daily prayer in schools

Favor 66%

Oppose 34%

Graduation prayers

Favor 80%

Oppose 20%

Source: Gallup poll cited in U.S. News & World Report, March 12