Legislatívna modlitba ako súčasť ústavného systému USA
Legislative prayer as a part of the US constitutional system

Summary/Abstract: Freedom of religion as a part of broader concept of freedom of conscience is one of the most precious rights held by a civilized men. First Amendment's Establishment Clause of the Constitution of the United States prevents government at least from establishing federal or state religions, discriminating, aiding or favoring one religion over the other and coercing individuals into religious participation. In 1983 the Supreme Court of the United States carved out an exception for opening state legislative session with a prayer. Based on a historical evidence the Court found that unless there is a an indication that the prayer has proselytizing, advancing or disparaging effect, Establishment Clause does not preclude this type of prayer. In 2014 was the same practice upheld on a local government level (town board meetings).

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