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CHRISTIAN BREAKING NEWS: 🇺🇸✝️ SCOTUS Walks Away: Christian School Loudspeaker Prayer Blocked — Florida Law Responds!

The Supreme Court refuses to hear the Citrus Bowl loudspeaker prayer case, leaving restrictions in place — but Florida law now allows brief opening remarks, including prayer.

“What if a simple pre-game prayer could ignite a Supreme Court showdown? Today… the highest court walked away. But by the end, you’ll see why this decision might actually open the door for Christian schools in a way no one expected. Stay with us.”
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“In Florida, a Christian school fight over prayer reached the brink of the Supreme Court. Cambridge Christian School in Tampa… and University Christian School in Jacksonville… wanted to pray over the PA system before the championship game at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando.
But the Florida High School Athletic Association said ‘no.’ Why? The stadium is publicly funded. The event is state-run. And allowing a prayer over the loudspeaker? That would count as government-endorsed religion.
Undeterred, the Christian schools sued. They argued that denying them the chance to pray violated their First Amendment rights—their freedom of speech and freedom to exercise religion.
The case made its way through the courts. In 2024, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the schools. The reasoning? The pre-game loudspeaker announcements were classified as government speech, not private speech. The schools’ prayer would have appeared to be endorsed by the state.

“It’s important to note: this ruling does not stop Christian schools from praying in general—it only restricts prayer over the public stadium loudspeaker, which the court classified as government-controlled.”
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“Now… in November 2025… the Supreme Court made a choice that shocked many. They declined to hear the case. No explanation. No dissent. By walking away, the Court let the lower court’s ruling stand—meaning the restriction on using the loudspeaker for pre-game prayers remains… for now.
But here’s the twist you’ve been waiting for: the Florida Legislature responded. They passed a law allowing schools to give brief opening remarks at championship events, which could include a prayer if the school chooses, under certain rules.
So even though the Court said ‘no,’ Christians in Florida might still get a chance to speak boldly on the field—under certain limits.
This raises a key question: when does religious expression in a public-event setting become government speech? And when is it a private act of faith? The answer could affect Christian schools and stadiums nationwide.”
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“So here’s where we want your voice: As a Christian, should schools be allowed a moment of prayer before a big game… or should stadiums stay completely neutral?
Type ‘Prayer Allowed’ or ‘Keep Neutral’ in the comments below. Your voice matters!”
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NEWS SOURCES & LINKS
First Liberty Institute – Press Release
U.S. Supreme Declines Review of Decision Barring Christian School From Praying Over the Loudspeaker at Football Game
📅 November 17, 2025
🔗 https://firstliberty.org/media/u-s-supreme-declines-review-of-decision-barring-christian-school-from-praying-over-the-loudspeaker-at-football-game/

CBS News – Coverage
Supreme Court turns away dispute over pre-game prayer at high school football games
📅 November 17, 2025
🔗 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/supreme-court-turns-away-pregame-prayer-football-games/

Fox 13 Tampa Bay – Coverage
Supreme Court turns down pregame prayer case
📅 November 17, 2025
🔗 https://www.fox13news.com/news/supreme-court-turns-down-pregame-prayer-case

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