Prayer in Public Schools

What Happened When the Praying Stopped?
 

    1963 was the year the government no longer approved of prayer in public schools. What happened to the young people, the families, education, and the nation?
  • Young People
  • Before 1963, girls getting pregnant at the ages of 15-19 was less than 15 in one thousand. after 1963, pregnancies at the ages of 15-19 rose 187%
  • The Family
  • In the years leading up to 1963, divorce had been decreasing. After 1963, divorces increased 300% each year for the next 15 years, meaning right now, divorce rates are up 4,500% since 1963.
  • Education
  • In 1963, SAT scores had been steady for many years. After 1963, the scores quickly decreased for 18 continuous years, although the same test has been used since 1941.
  • Out of the nations top scholars, 3 times as many graduated from private religious schools, which have to work on one-third of the funds as public schools.
  • The Nation
  • After 1963, violent crime has increased 544%