I honestly do not understand your statement. We use our amazing school and our great athletic program as a building block of the missionary program. This has been discussed a number of time and the successes are numerous. How can we honestly get mad at someone bringing our religion into play when we are the ones who highlight our religion in our school and athletics.
While I agree it hurts to hear, I honestly think it is for the greater good of the church and the missionary program. We are the ones who shine a spotlight on the church and religion. We need to be strong enough to take the rocks that people throw at our school and religion.