Editor:
            Concerning an article in the Statesboro Herald on December 21, 2014, on Professor Emerson T. McMullen's use of religion in his courses, an important issue was raised by the whole situation. Apparently someone in Professor McMullen's class contacted the Freedom from Religion Foundation and the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science who then wrote President Keel on October 22nd demanding an investigation. This outside group wanted the university to discover whether Dr. McMullen uses his position to "proselytize students and advance his personal religion, Christianity." The university investigated and discovered that, in its opinion, McMullen is guilty and ordered him to cease such activities.
            The issue which needs to be addressed is whether President Keel and the G.S.U. administration is going to respond to other outside groups who wish to monitor what is being taught in the classroom? Hypothetically, one could have a "Freedom from Liberalism" group which could ascertain if a professor is promoting political or secular liberalism in the classroom. Is the professor using his or her position to advance their views or some liberal agenda? There might be a "Freedom from Conservatism" to ensure that no conservative views are being promoted or advocated. How many other outside groups will be permitted to oversee what is taught at Georgia Southern?
Dr. James M. Woods
Professor of History