HS Football Coach Placed on Administrative Leave for Praying on the Field

SSG Audwin Scott — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 08:54:07 -0400

The Washington State high school football coach who had been warned to end his on-field, post-game prayers has been placed on paid administrative leave for continuing the practice. Joe Kennedy, head coach of junior varsity football and assistant coach of varsity football at Bremerton High School, has openly prayed on the football field after games since 2008, but school district administrators only recently became aware of it. Kennedy received...

Response by SGT David T. made Oct 30 at 2015 9:10 AM

SGT David T. — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 09:10:25 -0400

He is a public servant and needed to act as such. His employer offered to accommodate him by allowing him to pray privately. He chose not to do that so he deserves what he gets. As public servants we have to remain neutral in the performance of our duties so that we do not violate the establishment clause of the 1st amendment. The coach as an individual does have the right to pray, however that right does not extend to him in performance of his official duties.

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Oct 30 at 2015 9:18 AM

MSgt Curtis Ellis — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 09:18:56 -0400

Wow...

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Oct 30 at 2015 10:04 AM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 10:04:03 -0400

*Cough*