Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters and the state’s Department of Education have sued the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), claiming that the organization is conducting a “blatant attack on the religious freedoms and Christians of Oklahoma students.”
“We won’t stand idly by while atheists try to erase faith,” Walters said in a statement.
When reached for comment, a spokesperson for Walters referred Newsweek to comments he made earlier this week in a press release and social media posts.
Why It Matters
Walters has drawn national attention and some scrutiny for his open endorsements of pro-religious policies across Oklahoma’s public schools, in addition to bringing his support for President Donald Trump into statewide classrooms…