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In India, Suit Threatened Over Compulsory Hindu Prayer In Schools

By Howard M. Friedman

India's Education Ministry last month ordered that beginning Sept. 5, all students in state-run schools must recite the "bhojan mantra" before their mid-day meals. IANS reports today that a group of socio-cultural organizations will file suit in the Madhya Pradesh high court asking that the court order an end to the practice. In a memorandum submitted to the state's governor, the groups argue that the new order divides students and teachers on the basis of religion. Muslim and Christian groups object to introduction of the Hindu practice.

Full post as published by Religion Clause on September 06, 2009 (boomark / email).