The pastor, E. Dewey Smith from the House of Hope in Atlanta, “seems to be acting as the football team’s chaplain,” said the foundation, noting that he has attended previous team events.
Atheist group seeks to block Colorado coach Deion Sanders from holding team prayers
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Representing a lawyer who appeared before Judge Mack, the group argued the use of prayer was coercive on litigants who felt compelled to participate.
Federal appeals court upholds judge's right to open courtroom with prayer
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