School Reportedly Bans Student From Performing Christian Songs at Talent Show; Then Reverses Course

Billy Hallowell : May 5, 2025
Faithwire

"...Our clients look forward to singing their faith-based songs, as practiced and planned, at the talent show on May 23." -Kayla Toney, counsel for First Liberty

[Faithwire.com] A Michigan elementary school has reversed course after reportedly banning at least one student from performing Christian music at a talent show.  (Image: iStock-skynesher)

First Liberty Institute, a nonprofit legal firm that defends Christian and conservative values, said West Ward Elementary in Allegan, Michigan, initially wouldn't allow at least one student to perform songs by Christian artists Colton Dixon and Brandon Lake.

Educators reportedly told the student in question the lyrics for the songs were too "Christian-based." But that changed after First Liberty sent a letter to administrators, and officials reversed course.

"We are grateful for the school's prompt attention to our letter and their recognition that the law is very clearly on the side of the students," Kayla Toney, counsel for First Liberty, said in a statement. "Our clients look forward to singing their faith-based songs, as practiced and planned, at the talent show on May 23."... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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