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An event at Mansfield Lake Ridge prompted questions of legality and the issue of the separation of church and state. Getty Images | Royalty Free Getty Images/iStockphoto In Reality Check stories, Star-Telegram journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability. Read more. Story idea? RealityCheck@star-telegram.com. When he learned that his son had been forced to attend a religious meeting at his high school, Jon Luna immediately went to the school to take him home for the day. His son had received an email from a Mansfield Lake Ridge teacher saying that his class was to attend a meeting of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The student recorded audio of a pastor leading students in prayer and asking if they accepted Jesus. His son, who is not Christian, was confused about what was happening and why he was told to be there, Luna said. A spokesperson for the school district told the Star-Telegram that it reviewed the communication the students were sent, and they did not include the words “mandatory” or “required.” “Participation in FCA is a voluntary activity for Lake Ridge students who choose to attend,” the district said in an emailed statement. “The opportunity to attend […]