Football coach fired for praying on field, then backed by the Supreme Court, resigns

, resigned Wednesday with the promise he’ll continue to fight for religious liberty.

“I believe I can best continue to advocate for constitutional freedom and religious liberty by working from outside the school system so that is what I will do,” the statement said. “I will continue to work to help people understand and embrace the historic ruling at the heart of our case. As a result of our case, we all have more freedom, not less. That should be celebrated and not disrespected.”“As I have demonstrated, we must make a stand for what we believe in.

Kennedy insisted on praying publicly at midfield after games, and the district placed him on leave and declined to renew his contract.

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