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Read the Incredible Letter a School Superintendent Wrote in Response to Anti-Theist Group Who Wants Scripture Reading Stopped

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Published on: March 13, 2015

I’m not sure there is a better response to be given to the fascist anti-God movement that is being coordinated today among liberal activists than the one that White Oak ISD superintendent Michael Gilbert gave to the Freedom from Religion Foundation after they complained about the reading of Scripture in one of White Oak’s public schools.

It all started after a student at the local high school recorded Principal Dan Noll reciting Scripture and giving his “Thought for the Day” over the school intercom during the morning announcements. (You can hear the recordings here…)

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The recordings were then given to Patheos blogger and atheist activist Hemant Mehta, who also goes by his more popular pseudonym The Friendly Atheist. It wasn’t long after that the White Oak ISD began feeling pressure from the media and outside influences to change the way they do things.

The publication of these recordings also led the Freedom from Religion Foundation to contact and complain to White Oak ISD superintendent, Michael Gilbert, who responded in an open letter to the community.

This letter leads us to believe that we like Mr. Gilbert, very much…

Recently, I have been contacted by two concerned residents of White Oak ISD and legal counsel from the Freedom From Religion Foundation concerning the use of scripture in the “Thought for the Day” at the high school.

The residents were offended at the use of scripture, demanding that it be stopped and calling for disciplinary action against Mr. Noll. I am fully aware of the practice at the high school and will not pursue any action against our High School Principal or any other member of our faculty/staff concerning this issue.

The letter from the FFRF is not the first received by the district. They contacted us in the fall with concerns about the practices at our football games. I have responded in accordance with their stated concerns and we have moved on.

Let me be clear, this is an attempt to draw us into a contest of words for the sole purpose of giving the FFRF a large amount of free press/recognition that they and their very few members (1,200 in Texas) do not deserve. This group and others like it, are wanting us to provide them with negative quotes to use in the promotion of their agenda. We can and will make the adjustments needed to ensure our students experience a morally sound, positive character based education. There are a multitude of options to provide our students, faculty and staff the opportunity to express their First Amendment Rights as provided for in the United States Constitution. Let me also be clear that we have not (in my opinion) violated anyone’s rights and/or subjected anyone to undue stress. Bible studies and scriptures are allowed in schools. The requirement is that the material be presented in a neutral manner. It is my position that we met that standard with the morning announcements.

My recommended response to the FFRF is, “I’m sorry you feel that way. I will be praying for you and your staff daily.”

Finally, as a Christian Brother, it will not promote the values we hold so dear to assail those that disagree with the Gospel. We will state our case. We will make sure our rights are just as protected as anyone else that lives in this great country. We will continue to provide for all the needs of our students and we will do so while traveling the High Road. Don’t get drawn into a game of words that has no “winner”.

Please do not waste your time and effort on these few detractors.

Well said, Mr. Gilbert. Well said.

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