School Fires 'Character Coach' after Atheists Complain

Todd Starnes-Opinion : Jan 30, 2026
ToddStarnes.com

The problem is that the Freedom From Religion Foundation is an anti-Christian hate group that preys on small school districts across the country.

[ToddStarnes.com] Apparently, character does not count in Pennsylvania's Conemaugh Township School District. (Image: Created by Grok AI)

The district has pulled the plug on the school's Character Coach.

Todd Cover, of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, had been leading devotionals and prayers with the high school football team.

A group of out-of-town atheists got upset that Todd prayed in the name of Jesus.

The Freedom From Religion Foundation said the character coach violated federal law. They said adults are not allowed to participate in any student religious clubs.

The school district panicked and launched an investigation and then gave the character coach the heave-ho.

It's a sad day in America when Christians have to leave their faith at the schoolhouse door.

To be clear, no one was coerced into joining the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

The problem is that the Freedom From Religion Foundation is an anti-Christian hate group that preys on small school districts across the country.

Christians have rights in this country and it's high-time for them to stand up to the atheist bullies. Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here