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Old NH Law Permitting Teaching “Lord’s Prayer” In Grade Schools Called “Hidden Virus” By State Rep, Faces Repeal

New Hampshire state Rep. Amanda Bouldin, a Democrat, is supporting a bill in the NH legislator that will repeal an obscure 1975 law that authorizes elementary school teachers to lead students – who may participate voluntarily – in the recitation of the "Lord's Prayer," a traditional Christian prayer often used in Christian liturgy. According to WMUR, Bouldin describes the law as viral. "At the time, it was deemed unconstitutional, but nothing was done, and it continues to live in our RSAs today

New Hampshire state Rep. Amanda Bouldin, a Democrat, is supporting a bill in the NH legislator that will repeal an obscure 1975 law that authorizes elementary school teachers to lead students – who may participate voluntarily – in the recitation of the "Lord's Prayer," a traditional Christian prayer often used in Christian liturgy. According to WMUR, Bouldin describes the law as viral. "At the time, it was deemed unconstitutional, but nothing was done, and it continues to live in our RSAs today…