[theguardian.com]
The Huntington high school junior sent a text to his father.
“Is this legal?” he asked.
The answer, according to the US constitution, is no. In fact, the separation of church and state is one of the country’s founding basic tenets, noted Huntington high school senior Max Nibert.
“Just to see that defamed and ignored in such a blatant way, it’s disheartening,” he said.
Nibert and other Huntington students are planning to stage a walkout during homeroom period Wednesday to protest the assembly.
“I don’t think any kind of religious official should be hosted in a taxpayer-funded building with the express purpose of trying to convince minors to become baptized after school hours,” Nibert said.
The mini revival took place last week during Compass, a daily, “non-instructional” break in the schedule during which students can study for tests, work on college prep or listen to guest speakers, said Cabell county schools spokesperson Jedd Flowers.
Flowers said the event was voluntary, organized by the school’s chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He said there was supposed to be a signup sheet for students, but two teachers mistakenly brought their entire class.
“It’s unfortunate that it happened,” Flowers said. “We don’t believe it will ever happen again.”
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.This is exactly the sort of thing FFRF deals with all the time. One letter from them the school (or whatever public institution is involved) almost always drop their case. The few times it does go to court FFRF wins and the institution ends up paying all the legal fees.
JackPedigo
Level 9
Feb 10, 2022
1
Imagine being so insecure in your faith that you feel the need to proselytize captive children.
Druvius
Level 8
Feb 9, 2022
5
But that is precisely how a vast percentage of these Evangelical Christians and other Fundie off-shoot Cults of Christianity are in fact.
Nearly all new recruits because of brainwashing children and youth.
Rather like smoking it is not something that adults tend to get a habit for.
This should not be allowed at all and it goes deeper than 2 teachers. Ignorant ass people think that if they get the foot of their god in the door we become a Christian nation. Americans are so diverse and mixed that this would never be allowed. ALL religions would have to be taught and examined to the point of not having time to favor any of them. Wake up ignorant Christians.
DenoPenno
Level 9
Feb 9, 2022
3
They need to be taught a SERIOUS lesson...the school needs to have the BOARD OF EDUCATION there schedule a BUDDHIST, MUSLIM, HINDU, JEWISH, CATHOLIC, PROTESTANT, LUTHERAN, WICCAN, SATANIST, SANTORINI, AGNOSTIC AND ATHIEST as Guest speakers...they want to play the Religious card...FINE...LETS PLAY...FREEDOM OF RELIGION...but that means ALL RELIGIONS...AND NON BELIEF...fuckers want to play...lets rock.
phoenixone1
Level 8
Feb 9, 2022
5
I didn't see Pastafarian on that list...
@JeffMurray oops...missed that one 
Some people need to lose their jobs over this.
ALL school staff need to be educated on the Constitution, and exactly what the First Amendment means. As well as the Non-establishment clause, and what it means for them.
I'm so sick of this stupid bullshit.
KKGator
Level 9
Feb 9, 2022
10
The school really covered their ass by claiming it was all voluntary, however 2 teachers sent their classes. They threw the teachers "under the bus" bit would say no more about any action being taken. I've a feeling it runs deeper than two rogue teachers. It shouldn't be allowed at all.
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