A public school basketball coach begins leading players in prayer before games. What consideration would a judge use to decide how to balance the coach's freedom of religion with the public interest?


A. The right of individuals to perform religious worship in whatever form they choose

B. The right of players to pray in order to improve their performance in the game

C. The need to ensure that public institutions do not appear to endorse a religion

D. The requirement that schools admit students of all backgrounds