The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office in Clinton, Tenn., has agreed to end public promotion of baptisms (April 2025)

The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office in Clinton, Tenn., has agreed to end public promotion of baptisms (April 2025)

Tennessee — In December 2023, FFRF reached out to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office after learning that the office was promoting Christianity on its official Facebook page. A post from August 2023 celebrated the baptism of nine women, as well as referencing the bible verse Romans 10:9-10. Commenters similarly wrote messages affirming the Christian faith, including “Praise the Lord” and “Praise God.” “The Sheriff Office’s motive in promoting i…