FFRF Challenges Coach Deion Sanders on Religious Practices with Colorado Football Team
The group asked the university to remind Sanders that he was hired to coach football, not to "promote Christianity." The Freedom...
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, an atheist advocacy group focused on upholding the separation of church and state, has formally requested that University of Colorado football coach Deion Sanders discontinue any team-led prayers and religious activities. According to a letter sent to university officials, the FFRF contends that Sanders, a high-profile coach, has blurred the lines between his position and religious endorsement, which they argue infringes on the First Amendment rights of his players. The request is a response to multiple instances of Sanders allegedly integrating religious practices into team gatherings, including a post-game prayer after their recent victory over Baylor University, where a Christian pastor was invited to lead the team in prayer.){kind=link}
Vermont Christian School Faces Uphill Legal Battle After Expulsion from State Athletic League
Mid Vermont Christian School Challenges Decision to Protect Religious Values in Sports In a continuing clash between religious conviction and...
, a small K-12 institution in Quechee, Vermont, has been thrust into the legal spotlight after being expelled from a state-sponsored athletic league. The school was removed from the league following its girls' basketball team’s decision to forfeit a game against a team that included a transgender female athlete, citing safety and religious concerns.){kind=link}
Faith in Action: Christian Athletes Shine at the Paris Olympics
The Paris Olympics have been a showcase of incredible athletic talent, but for many Christian athletes, the Games have also...
