Posted on 10/23/2017 10:47:21 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
The red, white and blue has flown outside LaPoynor High School in LaRue, Texas for as far back as anyone can remember.
But instead of 50 stars on a blue field, this flag bears a cross - a symbol of the Christian faith.
The Christian flag flies alongside the Texas flag and Old Glory.
And that's a big problem for a bunch of out-of-town atheist agitators -- a mighty big problem.
The Freedom From Religion Foundation, a Wisconsin-based group of atheists, agnostics and freethinkers, sent a letter to the local school district demanding the flag be removed.
"It is unconstitutional for the school to display the Christian flag," FFRF attorney Sam Grover wrote to Supt. James Young. "The display of this patently religious symbol by the District confers government endorsement of Christianity, in violation of the Establishment Clause."
The perpetually offended atheists told the school district they must be inclusive to minority religions and non-religious people.
"The District must immediately remove the Christian flag from school grounds," Grover wrote. "In addition, the District must ensure that its staff members are not organizing, promoting, or participating in religious events while acting int heir official capacities."
The school superintendent told local news reporters they were reviewing the demand letter - but have yet to make any sort of announcement.
But while the adults in LaPoynor wrangle over what to do -- students at the high school have taken matters into their own hands -- they've decided to stand up to the atheists.
Several youngsters purchased Christian flags and mounted the banners on their pickup trucks. It was quite a scene in the high school parking lot -- a convoy of trucks adorned with the Christian flag -- waving in the Texas breeze.
"They can try to take it, but we're going to fight for it," junior Jared Sanchez told Nexstar Broadcasting.
And at a recent school board meeting, local residents offered their two-cents worth.
“The Freedom From Religion organization really has a distorted and inaccurate view of the separation of church and state in the First Amendment,” one resident told television KLTV. “Matter fact I'd like to say that their viewpoint is probably void and alien to that of our founding fathers."
It sounds like there are lots of great patriots in LaPoynor -- young and old -- and reckon those Wisconsin atheists are about to learn why it's best not to mess with Texas.
a big problem for a bunch of out-of-town atheist agitators
But no problem for the fine christian folks of LaRue... that is why I am moving back to Texas the week I retire.
But they can roll play Islamic situations.
These groups are frauds.
that is why I am moving back to Texas the week I retire.
Hope it won’t be too much longer..........:)
We need to reclaim a proper understanding of the First Amendment. It does not establish a separation of church and state but rather removes the question of the establishment of religion from the federal government, reserving it to the states.
"It is unconstitutional for the school to display the Christian flag," FFRF attorney Sam Grover wrote to Supt. James Young. "The display of this patently religious symbol by the District confers government endorsement of Christianity, in violation of the Establishment Clause."
These yahoos sure like using the word, "must".
The next step in their patented process is for the ACLU to sue the district for a jillion dollars - and the district caves.
But I have a feeling that won't be the end of the story here...
Enjoy :)
I’m staying in NYC.
I don’t let others’ opinions dictate where I live.
Of course these groups are frauds........just like the homo/tranny groups. We need to clean a bunch of courts out that side with these slugs that seek to undermine our religious beliefs and our way of life!
Thanks for your note of agreement, and I agree with your thoughts.
I don’t let others’ opinions dictate where I live
I don’t either I have lived in California for 30 years and being conservative it is difficult to live in this society. I am just looking forward to moving home where - as this article points out, folks have their heads in a place that is more accepting to me.
Love NY - Williamsburg in Brooklyn was a lot of fun.
It also violates peoples free speech rights, specifically from GOVERNMENT dictating what can and can’t be expressed. Public schools are the government.
Funny how these folks think NFL players have free speech on the job and that when it comes to the government free speech isn’t allowed. They have it exactly backwards.
I’m moving back when I retire as well.
Glad to know I’m not alone...
So why did they choose not to share a picture of it?
It’s high school! They can’t stop the kids from plastering and flying the flag of their preference from their cars and trucks!-)
Been here all my life. Plan on staying after I retire.
Mess with Tesas and you& will be facing the Texas Rangers, They’ll be harder on you, than they were on the Comanches!
They are "defending" an alleged "Christian flag" not recognized by most Christians.
It also explicitly prohibits the federal government from suppressing the practice of a religion.
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