North Carolina School Board Member Loses It Over Prayer Proposal

A recent school board meeting in North Carolina became a flashpoint for religious liberty when a simple proposal to allow student-led prayer at the start of meetings triggered an outburst from one board member who snapped: “How much God do you need?”

Yes, you read that right.

Rather than celebrate this voluntary expression of faith, the board member lashed out, showing blatant hostility toward prayer in the public square—especially when led by students. It’s a disturbing reflection of where we are as a country when simply mentioning God in a school context sends some officials into a meltdown.

Let’s be clear: student-led prayer is legal, constitutional, and vital. In fact, it was central to our founding principles. Yet in today’s climate, Christians are increasingly treated as troublemakers for exercising their most basic rights.

This incident reminds us that the fight for religious freedom isn’t just in courtrooms or legislatures—it’s playing out in local school boards and town meetings across America. And it’s why our work at Citizens Defending Freedom matters. We must equip families, churches, and communities to stand up boldly and respectfully for their faith.

Because if students can’t pray, if parents can’t speak, and if elected officials openly mock God—then the freedom we cherish is already under siege.

About Citizens Defending Freedom:

Founded in 2021, Citizens Defending Freedom is a non-profit organization that strategically operates in states across America to help citizens defend their faith and freedom, all while fighting for transparency in local government. Currently, Citizens Defending Freedom is established in Florida, Georgia, Michigan, and Texas, with plans to continue expanding across America. Click here to learn more about Citizens Defending Freedom.