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God, Football, Cheerleaders: Room for Religion on the Gridiron?

For nearly 10 years, the Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe Warriors raced onto their field bursting through cheerleader-held banners like a recent one that took a Bible verse from Proverbs: "Commit to the Lord whatever you do ..." The Warriors were off to a 4-1 season in northwest Georgia and everyone, it seemed, was a fan of the tradition that started in 2001 after a 9-11 season. "Our football team is doing great this year," said Chelsea Smith, a student, "and I think the signs encourage them and...Full Story
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