'Tis the Season
It's May and you know what that means: bickering over prayer at public school graduation. Liberty Counsel has launched a 'friend or foe' campaign on the issue, threatening encouraging school officials to either be on the side of prayer and religious expression during graduation ceremonies, or else be prepared to face litigation.
I recommend the Baptist Joint Committee's brief resource, "Shall We Pray At Graduation?"
Graduation should be an inclusive occasion in which all students and families can celebrate an educational accomplishment together regardless of their religious beliefs. It is an official government-sponsored ceremony, and school officials have every right to maintain control over the content to ensure that the rights of everyone are respected.