Darryl Gallinger

University of Windsor axes convocation prayer after athiest lobbying

The atheist society's concern about the phrase began in 2010 By Darryl Gallinger WINDSOR (CUP) — The prayers of atheists have been answered by the University of Windsor, with the removal of Christian prayer from convocation ceremonies in favour of a personal moment of reflection. Holly Ward, chief communications officer for the university, confirmed the change. “It’s definitely a tradition of the University of Windsor to use a prayer, as it has been a tradition to use prayers at most universities nationwide,” she said. “Having a moment of reflection is not unusual. It’s changed because we have a changing campus.…

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