Footage posted on Facebook showed young people lining up to strike associate pastor Jaddeus Dempsey, who intended it to be a lesson on crucifixion before Easter. The video sparked outrage from parents, prompting an apology from Mr Dempsey. Mr Dempsey said he meant to show students "how much Jesus loved them".
"I am so sorry for misrepresenting the community, the church, the parents, the students", Mr Dempsey said in a video posted to the church's Facebook page.
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