separation of church and state
They'll begin sessions with a "moment of silent prayer" instead.
"The vast majority of nations manage to function without religious verbiage on their money," writes lawyer Michael Newdow.
An Albuquerque woman said she was required to pray during the court-ordered sessions.
The Founders said no to a national faith and no to religious tests for public office.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Ron Reagan, the son of former President Ronald Reagan, has recorded a radio ad promoting the Freedom From Religion Foundation. The ad has been running on the progressive radio program "The Randi Rhodes Show."