Hey, this kind of nonsense is what it must be like daily in some American states.
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So, since a large part of his justification is apparently the "freedom to worship over intolerant secularism" - I have to wonder if atheist or non-religious councilors came into consideration when he decided to stamp on their freedom of belief?The government is activating a power it says will allow councils in England to hold prayers at meetings.
Communities secretary Eric Pickles says he is "effectively reversing" the High Court's "illiberal ruling" that a Devon council's prayers were unlawful.
He says part of the Localism Act that aims to give councils greater powers and freedom will be brought in early.