Faith, government collide at South Dakota Capitol over ‘Lord Most High’ resolution
Lawmakers grapple with religious liberty, church-and-state balance while passing measure calling for prayer and fasting
PIERRE — Questions of faith, governance and personal conviction brought talks of God, spirituality and morality to South Dakota’s seat of power this week.
The Legislature on Thursday gave its final stamp of approval to a resolution proclaiming its affinity for the country’s Judeo-Christian origins while calling on one another and all South Dakotans to “seek the Lord Most High for His healing presence and mercy upon South Dakota,” according to the title of Senate Concurrent Resolution 604.
