Rick McDaniel, the superintendent at McKinney Independent School District in North Texas, is facing a complaint for joining a prayer during a convocation last month.
“I realize that some of you, now you may not feel comfortable. And I’m alright with that. I understand,” McDaniel told the people who attended the event. “For those of you who feel comfortable praying with me that’s fine. At a minimum, we’re going to have a moment of silence.”
TheBlaze reports:
He proceeded to lead a minute-long prayer over the microphone. Fittingly, he was standing at a pulpit with a cross on it.
Still, at least one district employee in attendance filed a formal complaint, according to the Dallas Morning News.
One district employee, along with two others, filed a complaint with the Freedom From Religion Foundation, which is known for targeting public prayer in schools like the one in western Kansas involving players and coaches praying after games.
Soon enough, McKinney ISD received a letter accusing the school district of violating “its obligation to remain neutral on matters of religion”.
In response to the complaint, McKinney ISD spoke with superintendent McDaniel to discuss any possible discipline for his actions, but the board maintains that it doesn’t have an “official position” about the issue. “I think that’s something Dr. McDaniel feels strongly about,” according to board president Curtis Rippee.
What if the superintendent was Muslim and led a prayer at a Mosque… would the Freedom From Religion Foundation feel the same way? I highly doubt it.
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