City Responds To Complaints Of Christian Prayers At City Meetings By Inviting Prayers From Other Faiths

The Austin American-Statesman reports that "in response to complaints by state and national groups about Christian prayers at city meetings, the City of San Marcos is creating a policy to address concerns, while keeping the prayer practice. To start with, Rabbi Kerry Baker from Austin's Congregation Kol Halev will give the invocation at Tuesday's meeting."

The Statesman explains that this change took place after an unnamed resident complained about prayers at City Council meetings. The ACLU of Texas and Americans United for Seperation of Church and State then "sent the city a letter last month, giving the city a month to respond. The letter didn't specifically mention a lawsuit, but both organizations have filed lawsuits against governments about this issue." The San Marcos City Council last week directed City Attorney Michael Cosentino "to come up with a policy to prohibit prayers that proselytize or advance one religion, a decision that elicited cheers from many residents attending the council meeting."
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