But their “obligation” applies to Christians only.
BRAWLEY, Calif. – California student Brooks Hamby believes God played a significant role in his life, and is a big reason why he was named salutatorian of his graduating class at Brawley Union High School this year.
That’s why Hamby spoke openly about his faith during his graduation speech in June, despite orders from school officials to keep the Lord out of his comments.
A video of Hamby’s graduation speech has since gone viral online, prompting attorneys at the Liberty Institute to demand an apology from the school district for attempting to censor the student’s speech. District officials, however, aren’t backing down from their ban on religious references and appear to be gearing up for a legal battle over the issue, the Christian Post reports.
The Brawley Union High School District recently hired an outside law firm to defend against potential litigation from the Liberty Institute and claims it’s the district’s “obligation” to prevent students from sharing their religious beliefs.