Written by Don ByrdA school district near Detroit has ended the practice of coach involvement in pre-game prayers before high school football games. Following an ACLU complaint, the coach apologized and the Bloomfield Hills school officials sought to clarify the policy does not mean prayer has been banned at the school.
Written by Don ByrdReligious messages on signs football players run through before games at a public high school in Texas are constitutional, according to a federal judge in Texas. The banners, which are created by school cheerleaders and displayed on the field prior to the game, were the subject of an Establishment Clause challenge. After a letter of complaint, the school district became concerned – reasonably so – that the signs create the impression that the school endorses the religious messages.
Written by Don Byrd
In a hearing today, Texas State Judge Steven Thomas issued a temporary injunction that allows Kountze High School cheerleaders to continue their practice of raising banners on the field with Christian messages.
Written by Don Byrd
The State of Texas today filed a petition to intervene in a church-state case involving Christian banners displayed by cheerleaders at Kountze High School football games.
Written by Don Byrd
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott sent a letter to the Kountze School Superintendent expressing his support for the practice of including Christian messages on cheerleader banners at high school football games.
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Freedom.
For All.
The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.
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Faith.
Freedom.
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The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.