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Joe Kennedy

Joe Kennedy is a former football coach for Bremerton High School in Washington State. He was fired from his position for his custom of praying at the 50-yard line after every game. With the help of his legal representation from First Liberty Institute, Joe has been fighting a number of court battles, contesting that the school’s decision is a violation of his First Amendment right to free religious expression.

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Standing Up for Our Religious Freedoms

Jim Daly and John Fuller discuss current events related to religious freedoms in the United States. Joining the discussion are football coach Joe Kennedy and his lawyer, Kelly Shackelford, who are waging a legal battle for Joe’s First Amendment right to freedom of religion after he was fired for his custom of praying on the field after games. Attorney Kristen Waggoner also offers her insights.