Prayer at Athletic Events

The prayer-in-school issue can be very emotional and create an extremely volatile situation if not handled properly. This article argues that coaches and athletic directors must know exactly how they will react to situations that may surface to ensure not only compliance with the law, but to foster...

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Published in:Strategies (Reston, Va.) Va.), 2004-09, Vol.18 (1), p.13-15
Main Authors: Gillentine, Andy, Goldfine, Bernie, Phillips, Dennis, Seidler, Todd, Scott, David
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Athletes
Athletic Coaches
Athletics
Beliefs
Church & state
Compliance (Legal)
Constitutional Law
Educational Policy
First Amendment
First Amendment-US
Government (Administrative Body)
Human Relations
Prayer
Public Schools
Religion
Religious Factors
School Districts
School Personnel
School Policy
School Prayer
Sports
State Church Separation
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Summary:The prayer-in-school issue can be very emotional and create an extremely volatile situation if not handled properly. This article argues that coaches and athletic directors must know exactly how they will react to situations that may surface to ensure not only compliance with the law, but to foster an atmosphere of tolerance and respect for differing viewpoints among student athletes, their parents, school personnel and community. Further, the article asserts that it is imperative that coaches and athletic directors not express their personal feelings, but rather be catalysts for fostering mutual tolerance and respect.
ISSN:0892-4562
2168-3778
DOI:10.1080/08924562.2004.10591108