Comments by "Matt Foley" (@mattfoley6082) on "Franklin Graham responds to atheist group who bullied school into banning toy drive" video.
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If this was something churches did, fine. But it’s obvious why public schools shouldn’t be involved.
And yet the Freedom From Religion Foundation found out earlier this month that Liberty Middle School in Pratt, Kansas was taking part in putting together boxes for this Christian ministry.
In a letter to Superintendent Tony Helfrich, they laid out the concerns — and pointed out that Vice Principal Ron Hill, who spearheaded this event, had a habit of promoting Christianity while on the clock.
Our complainant reports that on See You at the Pole Day, Mr. Hill announced the event over the intercom, personally invited students to the event, and then led students in prayer. We understand that Mr. Hill also includes religious messages and bible quotes in his official District communications, and that recently during morning announcements he said, “we need to remember to give all the glory to God, whether others agree with it or not, and I don’t care if I offend anyone by saying that.” We understand that bible verses or references to God and Jesus are often included in the morning announcements. Mr. Hill has also reportedly played Christian music during class and made religious statements to students, including telling a group of students that “God is sad when you don’t tuck in your shirts. You are disrespecting God.”
All that is on top of the shoeboxes.
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