WASHINGTON The Supreme Court said Monday that prayers that open town council meetings do not violate the Constitution even if they routinely stress Christianity. The court said in 5-4 decision that ...

The impulse to pray is natural. What is important, however, is not the physical act of praying but the spiritual state induced by prayer. Brief and joyful prayer is superior to long, wearying prayer.

GALLOWAY – A Township Council ad hoc committee of three has completed its study and issued a recommendation that would have council members read pre-approved prayers prior to each meeting. Deputy ...