An atheist group is demanding a Wisconsin school district ban a pastor from future events after he discussed his faith at a graduation ceremony, mentioned “Jesus Christ,” and urged the students not to “succumb to the pressure of being politically correct.”
Pastor Alvin Dupree, a member of the Appleton Area School District’s Board of Education, delivered a 10-minute speech during the Appleton North High School graduation June 6.
“As the principal mentioned, whatever your source of strength is, you lean on it,” he said, according to Madison365.com. “Never let anyone make you hide it. For me, my source of strength is my faith and my relationship with Jesus Christ.”
When Dupree heard cheers, he added, “Sounds like I’ve got some believers in this room. If you are here and you believe that, go ahead and clap your hands. Never succumb to the pressure of being politically correct. Be you, wherever you go. Be you.”
The Wisconsin-based Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), in a June 13 letter to the district, said Dupree has repeatedly discussed his religion during his time as a board member, including during an MLK Day of Service at a district high school. He mentioned religion at the 2017 high school graduation ceremony, too, according to the organization.
“Dupree is gleefully thumbing his nose at the Constitution – and at the students the district…
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