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Lawsuit Against National Day of Prayer

National Day of Prayer Lawsuit Update

On April 14, Wisconsin Federal District Judge Barbara Crabb ruled the National Day of Prayer (NDP) "unconstitutional," citing the establishment clause of the First Amendment. Ironically, the same members of Congress who framed and approved the First Amendment also approved an appeal to President Washington for the very first "National Day of Prayer" under the Constitution, which occurred on November 26, 1789. Judge Crabb ruled that the statute serves no secular purpose, but rather calls the nation to engage in a religious exercise -- prayer.


NDP belongs to Americans. It is a tradition that dates back to 1775 and it is not for a Judge to take away. We the people called for the day of prayer and for 59 years we have practiced our freedom to gather and pray. This is an attack upon our religious freedoms and it is a sad day in America when an atheist in Wisconsin can undermine this tradition for millions of others who simply wish to join their fellow citizens in praying for their country. NDP provides an opportunity for all Americans to pray voluntarily according to their own faith -- it does not violate the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. For such a time as this……………make your voice count and pray.


Praying Together For Our Freedom To Pray!

  • Praise God that President's Justice Department has stated that the ruling should be appealed.
  • Pray that attorneys will defend the case effectively and from a Biblical worldview. Pray for Alliance Defense Fund who has agreed to take on the case.
  • Pray that God would use this assault on prayer to multiply prayer in our nation far beyond what it would have been!

"Oh Lord, we call to you; come quickly to us. Hear our voice when we call to you.  May our prayers be set before you like incense; may the lifting up of our hands be like the evening sacrifice. Psalms 141:1-2


For more information visit National Day of Prayer website by clicking here.