Madison group actions lead to Colorado civic prayers ending

By the Associated Press

CREATED Sep. 26, 2012

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PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) -- The Pueblo City Council is canceling the opening prayer at public meetings and will switch to a moment of silence following a complaint.

The switch was made after the city received a letter from the Freedom of Religion Foundation in Madison, Wis., arguing it is unconstitutional to coerce people at a government meeting to participate in what is typically a Christian prayer.

According to the Pueblo Chieftain, the city has tried to include prayers from every faith, but council members believe a moment of silence will serve the same purpose.

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Information from: The Pueblo Chieftain, http://www.chieftain.com