[Opinion] Analysis reveals divided views on teacher-led prayer in public schools in Washington vs. Idaho

Over Half of Americans Support Allowing Teachers to Lead Prayer to Jesus in Schools

A recent survey from the Pew Research Center reveals that while most Americans support allowing teachers to lead students in prayer to Jesus in schools, opinions on the issue vary significantly by state. The data, derived from responses collected between July 17, 2023, and March 4, 2024, from the 2023-24 Religious Landscape Study involving 36,908 U.S. adults.

Analysis reveals divided views on teacher-led prayer in public schools in Washington vs. Idaho

(Photo by FatCamera/Getty Images)A new analysis published last week by the Pew Research Center shows differences between adults in Washington and Idaho and their views on prayer in public school. Washington remains one of the 12 states and the District of Columbia who are home to more adults who oppose rather than favor Christian prayer in schools. More specifically, 61% of adults oppose allowing teachers to lead their classes in prayer that ref…