Religious Banners Allowed at Football Games - For Now

The Freedom From Religion Foundation shows no signs of backing off its efforts to eliminate pregame prayers and other symbols of faith from high school sports. After cracking down on school districts in Georgia and Mississippi for what it calls First Amendment violations, the Madison, Wis.-based church-and-state watchdog forced the Kountze Independent School District in southeast Texas to ban the use of red-and-white banners featuring Bible verses through which members of the Kountze High School football team charge when taking the field. The FFRF contacted the district after at least one resident complained about the use of the Bible verses, which change from week to week.

But late last week, a judge issued a temporary restraining order that bars implementation of the ban and allows the school to temporarily continue the tradition. A hearing is slated for Oct. 4, during which both sides in the issue will make their arguments, according to the Associated Press.

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