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Many Americans favor prayer in public schools, but few think it should be mandatory

Pew Research
June 22, 2026(2 months ago)

Americans are almost equally split on whether the Ten Commandments should be displayed in public school classrooms. But Republicans, White evangelicals and older Americans are more supportive than other groups.

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This article discusses American opinions on religious displays in public schools, showing divided views on whether the Ten Commandments should be in classrooms. While relevant to school policies parents should be aware of, it doesn't directly address online safety concerns or digital threats to children.

Americans are almost equally split on whether the Ten Commandments should be displayed in public school classrooms. But Republicans, White evangelicals and older Americans are more supportive than other groups.