CHRISTIAN BREAKING NEWS: 🚨 “Pay to Pray”: Student Denied Bible Study | ACLJ Fights Back
Emma, a 9th-grade student in Minnesota, wanted to start a Christian Bible study at her public school but was forced to “pay to pray” to use the library and barred from hosting a “See You at the Pole” prayer event. The ACLJ is challenging this as unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination, demanding equal access for religious student groups.
What happens when a public school tells a student: “You can pray… but you have to pay”? This shocking case at Holdingford Public School District in Minnesota is grabbing national attention and raising urgent questions about religious freedom in America.
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Hi everyone, welcome back to **Christian Breaking News**, where faith meets world events, and we explore how today’s stories impact Christians all around the world through a Biblical perspective. Today, we bring you a story from Minnesota that highlights the ongoing battle for students’ religious liberty and the right to worship freely in public schools.
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Before we dive in, let me ask… if a student group wanted to pray in your child’s school, would you expect them to be charged a fee? Comment below—we want to hear your thoughts.
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Emma, a 9th-grade student at Holdingford High School, wanted to start a Christian Bible study club. While other secular student organizations like the Boy Scouts and 4-H were given free access to school facilities, Emma’s group was forced to pay rental fees… just to meet in the library.
It gets even more concerning — Emma was prohibited from hosting a “See You at the Pole” prayer gathering. The school labeled her group as a “church,” treating it differently from other student-run clubs.
The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) has stepped in, calling this unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination and a violation of the Equal Access Act, which mandates that public schools must give religious student groups the same access as secular organizations.
The ACLJ has sent a demand letter to the Holdingford Public School District, urging them to stop these discriminatory practices and allow Emma’s Bible study the same privileges as other student groups. If the district refuses, the ACLJ is ready to take legal action.
This case has sparked nationwide debate about religious freedom in schools and the rights of students to openly express their faith.
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What do you think — should students have to pay to pray at school, or does this violate their religious rights? Type FREEDOM or INJUSTICE and share your thoughts in the Comments below!
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To summarize, a Minnesota student named Emma at Holdingford High School was blocked from hosting her Christian Bible study and “See You at the Pole” event unless she paid fees, while secular groups received free access. The ACLJ is now challenging this as unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination, demanding equal treatment under the law, and calling on schools to protect students’ rights to freely practice their faith.
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