In Santa Fe District v. Doe, the court ruled that student led prayer at a school football game failed the lemon test because it was "too entangled." What does this mean?

The courts thought the prayer was too close to a Catholic tradition.

The courts thought students might be pressured to pray.

The courts thought the games were too closely related to school activity.

The courts thought the coach may have instructed the students to pray.

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Raelynn Cain

21 June, 14:00

In Santa Fe District v. Doe, the court ruled that student led prayer at a school football game failed the lemon test because it was "too entangled." What does this mean?

The courts thought the prayer was too close to a Catholic tradition.

The courts thought students might be pressured to pray.

The courts thought the games were too closely related to school activity.

The courts thought the coach may have instructed the students to pray.

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Amiya Lawson · Answer 1

It mean that the Courts thought the games were too closely related to school policy

The purpose of the lemon test was to determine when the law has effect of establishing religion.

The court concluded that praying before the game is not categorized as school religious activity