Former coach takes religious liberty cas

Former coach takes religious liberty case to next level

September 22, 2017

Associated Press – September 22, 2017

A former Washington high school assistant football coach has appealed a court decision denying his request to be given back his job.

The Kitsap Sun reports (http://bit.ly/2xkdUFZ ) former Bremerton High School assistant Joe Kennedy sued the school district after he was placed on paid leave in 2015 when he refused an order to cease praying on the football field following games.

Kennedy’s contract was not renewed in 2016.

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