The Freedom From Religion Foundation is taking an Alabama High School to task after 18 football players were baptized last month. According to Fox News , 18 players for the Washington County High school were baptized in a feeding trough by Chatom Baptist Church’s pastor in May. The event was recorded and posted to Facebook where most people rejoiced in the sight. One person, however, seemingly did not find the baptism of the players appropriate, prompting them to reach out to the FFRF. According to Fox News, the FFRF – an atheist law firm claiming to fight to protect the separation of church and state – sent a letter to the Washington County Schools Superintendent in May, claiming that the coach was participating in “illegal” activities because of his involvement in the players’ baptisms. The letter claimed that one resident of the 1,200 people living in the town of Chatom contacted the FFRF upset that the players were baptized, some by the coach. Christopher Line, a legal fellow at the FFRF, wrote in his letter to the Superintendent that it is "illegal for coaches to organize or participate in religious activities with students, including baptisms." He continued, "We request […]
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