Shocker: Superficial GMA Actually Highlights Religious Liberty

Scott Whitlock | October 16, 2015
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[See NewsBusters for more.] In a surprising twist, the normally superficial Good Morning America devoted an entire story to religious liberty. Even more amazing, this two minute and 51 segment aired in the 8am hour. This air time on ABC is usually reserved for cat videos and reality TV stars. But co-host Robin Roberts explained the story of the high school football coach who has “been told to stop praying with students on the field or he could get fired. But he's not backing down.”  Bremerton, Washington coach Joe Kennedy prays with students at the 50 yard line after each game.  Reporter Neil Karlinsky relayed, “A month ago the school district says it told the coach to stop writing ‘talks with students may not include religious expression including prayer.’ And that to do so would ‘violate the law.’"

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