Resident asks board to declare 'Christian Heritage Month'; frames proposal as non‑denominational education
Summary
During public comment, Jerry Kershaw asked the board to consider declaring December 'Christian Heritage Month,' arguing the proposal would be a non‑denominational acknowledgement of Christianity's historical influence and comparable to other heritage months.
Jerry Kershaw delivered a public comment urging the Forsyth County Board of Education to consider declaring December 'Christian Heritage Month.' He framed the proposal as a non‑denominational, secular acknowledgment of Christianity’s historical influence on American civic institutions and likened the idea to other officially recognized heritage months.
Kershaw said his views changed over time and described Christianity as part of the cultural tradition that helped shape civic values. He emphasized that the designation would not establish religion in schools and compared it to Black History Month or Asian American and Pacific Islander Month as a way to teach about cultural heritage. He offered to provide further materials and said he would "love to buy lunch for anyone who has introduced me."
The transcript records Kershaw’s remarks and the chair thanked him; no board action or response committing to consider the proposal was recorded in the meeting minutes provided in the transcript.
Because this was a public comment, it represents an individual’s proposal and does not reflect an agenda item or board endorsement.
