Football and faith could return to the Supreme Court – this time, over loudspeakers

Football and faith could return to the Supreme Court – this time, over loudspeakers

Private schools want to pray over the loudspeaker – at a public facility, during games run by a state association. John Coletti/Photodisc via Getty ImagesWith the start of another high school football season around the corner, a long-simmering dispute has heated up: prayers at games. Kennedy v. Bremerton, the case of a high school football coach praying on the field after games, has been in the spotlight since the Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling. Bu…

Football and faith could return to the Supreme Court – this time, over loudspeakers - Gettysburg Connection

Charles J. Russo, University of Dayton With the start of another high school football season around the corner, a long-simmering dispute has heated up: prayers at games. Private schools want to pray over the loudspeaker – at a public facility, during games run by a state association. John Coletti/Photodisc via Getty Images Kennedy v. Bremerton, the case of a high school football coach praying on the field after games, has been in the spotlight s…