Anti - religion group takes aim at Clemson Coach Dabo Swinney's Christian faith - threatens law
Coach Dabo Swinney is under fire from the Freedom From Religion Foundation for the inclusion of Christianity in the Clemson football program.
By Leada Gore | lgore@al.com
Clemson, SC
The Freedom From Religion Foundation plans to sue Clemson University over the inclusion of Christianity in the school's athletic program, according to reports.
The Freedom From Religion Foundation said it originally filed a complaint in 2014 against Clemson over the role football coach Dabo Swinney's Christian faith plays in the program,Breitbart News reported.
"At this point we don't think the university has taken appropriate corrective action," FFRF staff attorney Patrick Elliott told the conservative website. "We still have concerns about how that program is being conducted. The university needs to appropriately monitor religious activity in the program."
Elliott said among the complaints is the team's church day events, coaches praying with players and its chaplaincy program.
The foundation previously sent letters to both Alabama, Clemson's opponent in tonight's college football national championship game, and Auburn in regards to their chaplaincy programs. Neither university changed programs in response to the letters.
Swinney, an Alabama native who is outspoken about this faith, has said he has no plans to change how the football program operates but stressed the team welcomes players of all faiths.
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