Deion Sanders refuses to bow to anti-religious group demanding he keep God out of Colorado football practices

Deion Sanders refuses to bow to anti-religious group demanding he keep God out of Colorado football practices

Deion Sanders does not plan to use team prayers and chaplains despite his methods at Colorado being labeled ‘unconsтιтutional’.

The 57-year-old icon is a dedicated Christian who continues to practice his faith at the helm in Boulder. Since taking over the Buffaloes program, Sanders has incorporated faith-based practices into their schedule.

Coach Prime often uses chaplains, such as Pastor E. Dewey Smith, to inspire and educate his athletes. However, this past season, Colorado received a letter asking Sanders to stop mandatory prayers and the use of chaplains.

According to the Freedom From Religion Foundation, having spiritual advisors lead the team in prayer at a public insтιтution is religious coercion. The FFRF claimed the practice violates the rights of players and staff members who don’t share the same beliefs.

This is not the first time the FFRF confronted Sanders. When he joined the program before the 2023 season, the foundation contested his open displays of faith with his team.

As a result, the University bestowed additional training on the boundaries of religious expression in public insтιтutions.

Deion Sanders refuses to stop using religious practices while running Colorado's football team

Deion Sanders refuses to stop using religious practices while running Colorado’s football team

Sanders has paraded his Christian beliefs since taking over the football program in Boulder

Sanders has paraded his Christian beliefs since taking over the football program in Boulder 

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Nonetheless, the coach continued to parade his beliefs by sharing faith-based messages on social media and engaging in team prayers.

Sanders also received backing from First Liberty Insтιтute after the letter was sent behind Colorado’s win over Baylor.

First Liberty argued that FFRF is incorrectly applying the law and Sanders’ actions are protected under the tradition of public prayer dating back to the founding of the United States. They pointed to the precedent of chaplain programs in public spaces, such as locker rooms, which is embedded within the US religious culture.

In 2022, the US Supreme Court ruled in favor of a high school football coach who prayed on the field after games, deciding it was private expression.

However, Sanders’ practice of praying in the locker room led to concerns of coerced participation.

Still, Sanders has already hinted at not changing his approach. Earlier this week, Sanders had Hollywood star and licensed minister Denzel Washington speak to the team days into spring training.

‘And now 50 years later, I get the opportunity with the University of Colorado football team to really… practice it with ya’ll,’ Washington told the team, as documented by The Pregame Network. ‘I’m not preaching to you or at you. I’m sharing my experience with you.’

Some of Sanders’ latest posts on X include ‘Thank you Lord for everything’ and ‘Thank you JESUS!’

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