Deion Sanders Shouldn’t Shy Away From His Faith, And Neither Should Any Other Christian

Deion Sander, Colorado’s head football coach, is months off but he already faces an organized left-wing attack.

The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), a non-profit advocacy group for atheists, sent a letter in January. letter University of Colorado Boulder (CU), complained that Sanders reportedly prays before team meetings with players and staff. This is what the organization says. “inappropriate and unconstitutional,” However, this is the U.S. Supreme Court. recently re-affirmedPublic expressions of faith are protected by the U.S. Constitution, which also protects football games.

“Multiple concerned Colorado residents have reached out to FFRF to report that CU’s new football coach Deion Sanders has been infusing his program with Christianity and engaging in religious exercises with players and staff members,” FFRF was claimed. “It seems that in this case, Coach Sanders has not hired a Christian chaplain to impose religion on [his] players, but has done so himself, creating a Christian environment within his football programs that excludes non-Christian and non-religious players.”

According to the organization, Sanders was involved in religious discourse with players and staff. The Jan. 16 meeting was where Sanders’ staff leader led the group in the prayer.

We thank you, Lord, for the opportunity to serve as a group. We thank you Father for this opportunity to lead the God-given movement. Thank You for every player, coach and family. We pray in Jesus’ Name. Amen

FFRF claims that these voluntary practices constitute a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. “religious coercion.”

Sanders is a strong believer and has frequently credited God with giving him life-changing opportunities. For example, Sanders praised Jesus Christ and hailed him for landing the head coaching job at CU.

“Out of all the persons in the world, God chose me,” Sanders said. “For that, I thank Him; for that, I love Him; for that, I magnify Him; for that, I glorify Him; for that, I praise Him; for that, I owe Him. Each and every day, I’m trying to please Him.”

FFRF required the school “take action” Sanders should be resisted, even if he is coerced “educated as to his constitutional duties under the Establishment Clause” It is forbidden to engage in these prayerful activities “in his capacity as head coach.”

The U.S. Supreme Court is not a court of law. ruled Five months ago, when the U.S. Constitution guaranteed religious exercise and freedom of speech for all government employees (including many football coaches), CU gave in to some or all of those demands. In a Jan. 31 letter, CU Executive Vice Chancellor Patrick T. O’Rourke notified Sanders was invited to the University’s Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance. “to provide guidance on the non-discrimination policies, including guidance on the boundaries in which players and coaches may and may not engage in religious expression.”

Arguments from FFRF are Flat

Two key points are the reason why FFRF’s argumentation is so flawed. The first is that the group acknowledges in its letter that Sanders’s alleged worries about prayers being said during activities with the team are from “Colorado residents,” CU and other football players are not eligible.

FFRF cannot name any staff members or players who were coerced to believe in God. The group also fails to identify anyone who said he was excluded from such activities. These alleged complaints could be from Colorado residents, who may not attend the university or have any connections to it. O’Rourke acknowledged this in his letter to O’Rourke.

Second, the FFRF claim that Sanders used prayer in violation of the Establishment Clause is untrue. This clause states that government cannot create a religion. This is as noted By the First Liberty Institute (a legal group which sent a letter defending Sanders to CU), FFRF’s arguments “rely on an outdated legal test the Supreme Court disavowed” In Kennedy v. Bremerton School District October

The Supreme Court was notified in this case. affirmed Joe Kennedy, high school assistant football coach, has the constitutional right to pray after football games. The law also clarified that employees of public schools are allowed to express their religious beliefs.

“Just because a coach is engaging in prayer or other private religious expression does not mean it’s ‘coercion,'” Jorge Gomez, Jorge Gomez of First Liberty writes. “The FFRF’s argument fails to acknowledge the difference between public and private speech, which is a highly important distinction the Supreme Court considers regarding public employee religious speech.”

In Prayer, Be Bold

Although it is shocking, the FFRF has not tried to stop Sanders from exercising his First Amendment rights. As American culture becomes more immoralized, activists increasingly target the constitutionally protected right of religious Americans for worship to be free. Sanders is an example. FFRF’s obsessive secularism tries to suppress any public display of religious devotion.

Sanders should not be considered a sinless idol. However, it is important that we all accept his unapologetic love for God. American founding fathers believed the limited government that they had created could not function without a moral and religious citizenry.

When we are under attack for our faith, it is not a good idea to cower. It’s in such difficult times that we need to embrace God and share His Word. Consider Sanders’ advice and follow his example and practice faith and prayer. Remember, “For with God, nothing shall be impossible” (Luke 1:37).

Shawn Fleetwood works as a Staff Writer at The Federalist. He is also a University of Mary Washington alumnus. Additionally, he is a content writer for Convention of States Action. His work has been published in several outlets such as RealClearPolitics and RealClearHealth. Follow him at Twitter @ShawnFleetwood