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December 8, 2021

A Seven-Year Court Battle over a Florida Prayer Vigil and the Future of Religious Freedom in America

Where does freedom for religion end and freedom from religion begin?

In 2014, in the wake of a shooting in which multiple children were injured, the city of Ocala, Florida held a prayer vigil. Three of those present, along with the American Humanist Association, sued, claiming that the involvement of municipal officials in organizing the event entailed unconstitutional government support for religion. The suit has dragged on ever since, as both plaintiffs and defendants believe they are taking a stand on a matter of principle. Kesley Dallas writes:

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