What happens when you cross the separation of church and state with a group of cheerleaders and HUGE Jesus signs?
A pointless struggle— At least, that’s the reality of the situation. But the city, the majority of its residents, and even the superintendent of schools are in a haze of utter stupidity. The city: Fort Oglethorpe, GA, specifically Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe public High School. Setting: Football game. A banner on the field reads, “I press on toward the goal to with the prize for which God has called me in Christ Jesus.” ~Phillipians 3:14. The sign–a staggering 20 feet long and 40 feet tall– is held up by the (public school) cheer leaders, on large wooden sticks. The signs are intended only “to show motivation and inspiration to the players and the fans.” Whatever happened to “go team?” Stuck between a rock (her faith) and a hard place (the law), Mrs. Reese, the superintendent, conceded that ” as superintendent I have the responsibility of protecting the school district from legal action by groups who do not support their beliefs.” While Mrs. Reese technically gave what Ben Benton, who wro
