Court Throws Out Lawsuit against National Day of Prayer
- Michelle A. Vu - Christian Post Reporter
- Apr 14, 2011
A federal appeals court overturned on Thursday a ruling that found the National Day of Prayer unconstitutional.
NDOP spokesman Michael Calhoun said he was not surprised by the court’s decision because prayer is “so entrenched in our history and tradition.”
“It is definitely a victory for the free exercise of religion that our founding father sought to ensure and we are very thankful for the outcome,” said Calhoun, director of communications for the National Day of Prayer, to The Christian Post.
“I can’t think of a time in recent memory where it has been more important that we call upon all mighty God for wisdom and direction for our country and its leaders.”
In a 3-0 ruling, the 7th U.S. Court of Appeals, located in Chicago, decided that Wisconsin-based atheist and agnostic group Freedom from Religion Foundation lacked the legal standing to challenge the National Day of Prayer. It said the plaintiff’s “feeling of alienation” was not sufficient legal grounds for it to file suit.
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