Dallas-Fort Worth area radio host Chris Krok passed out Bibles at Wylie East High School months after a separate group handed out Qurans and Islamic pamphlets. Some participants in the response held signs reading, “Bibles Not Qurans,” Fox News reports.
Krok told the outlet, “If Islamic people are allowed into this school to proselytize, we’re going to show up and we’re going to stand up against it. And we’re saying you cannot proselytize in there. Come out here like we are.”
Wylie ISD Supt. Kim Spicer said in a note to families and staff that Krok would distribute Bibles.
“I also want to be clear that Wylie ISD respects the rights of individuals to distribute religious materials in public spaces in accordance with the law, and groups are welcome to make Bibles available to students and families,” Spicer added. “At the same time, district procedures regarding outside groups, visitors, and the distribution of non-school materials on campus will be followed. Any distribution of materials must remain off school property, and if needed, district staff will communicate directly with individuals regarding appropriate options available under district procedures.”
The move serves as a response to a Muslim organization distributing “Understanding Shariah” flyers at the public high school in February.
District officials took responsibility for the incident and sent a letter to families that read, “Once we became aware, we immediately began an investigation. While that investigation remains ongoing, we have confirmed that district protocols for guest speakers and student club interactions were not followed. Ultimately, this issue stems from a failure to follow established procedures.”
