Supreme Court hears case challenging prayer at town board meeting . The court will hear arguments on whether the prayers violate a federal law that prohibits government officials from endorsing or opposing any particular religion. Garnett : Constitution prohibits establishment of religion , but public prayers have long history . Garnett : A clue ? U.S. has long tried to protect both religious faith and religious liberty .
Supreme Court hears case challenging prayer at town board meeting . The court will hear arguments on whether the prayers violate a federal law that prohibits government officials from endorsing or opposing any particular religion. Garnett : Constitution prohibits establishment of religion , but public prayers have long history . Garnett : U.S. has long tried to protect both religious faith and religious liberty .