Forsyth County Plans to Battle Prayer 'In Jesus Name' Ban
A court-ordered ban on prayers that end “in Jesus’ name?” It’s now a reality for public officials in North Carolina.
On July 29, the state’s Forsyth County Board of Commissioners was dealt a major blow. The 4th U.S. Circuit of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, ruled against the county, granting favor to two county residents who claimed they were offended when they heard the words “in Jesus’ name” prayed aloud during a board meeting.
Mike, I believe in separation of Church and State. I think we were doing great without any sort of religious mottoes on coins, etc.
Oh, if there are any Jews in that county or were on this county board, they would want to pray in Jesus name. I should ask you would you want these fellows on this board, if they were all Muslims pray in Allah's name?
Bibliophile wrote: Atheists are in the minority but they have the U.S. Constitution on their side. Although many of the Founding Fathers were Bible Christians, they didn't embed even one verse in our Constitution. Not even John 3:16.
The founding fathers could not have conceived of the way things have gone recently in the mind set of the nations. For example if Obama got in back then and brought the sodomites into the administration as he has - they would probably have removed him to the asylum.
They really were Bible believing Christians back then and their influence upon the government is something sadly missed from modern politics. Even the reprobates back then did not dare to insult the Bible as they do today in their ignorance.
I don't know what it was like in the USA, but in the UK it was really only in the 1930's that Roman Catholicism was able to make a comeback in the community. That demonstrates the kind of national response and acceptance of religion in history. Today of course anything goes, which is why the atheist is allowed to serve Satan so enthusiastically.
jpw wrote: I shudder at the thought of people falling for this wallbuilder stuff. A globalist is not doing these things for your good! Its true, all you gotta do is put on a conservative coat, and they'll fall for anything you say.
I agree with your comment. Thanks for speaking out on this issue. These dominionists go by many different names and there are nuances, but they do not seek the things of Christ!
Jim Lincoln wrote: But then some more Bible verses, Matthew 7 21 "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven; but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven. 22 "Many will say to Me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?' 23 "And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS.'---NASB Both houses of the American Congress have had an official chaplain since their beginning. Both houses have been a mockery of Christianity from the beginning. I wish government stop taking God's name in vain with their public prayers. which he had in his draft in the letter to the Danbury Baptists, but unfortunately didn't include it. Reply to Danbury Baptist Association.
So you agree with the judge who decided, not that prayer should not be prayed, but prayer should not be prayed in Jesus'name? Why is that?
But then some more Bible verses, Matthew 7 21 "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven; but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven. 22 "Many will say to Me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?' 23 "And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS.'---NASB
Both houses of the American Congress have had an official chaplain since their beginning. Both houses have been a mockery of Christianity from the beginning. I wish government stop taking God's name in vain with their public prayers.
Jefferson wrote: ...I have refrained from prescribing even those occasional performances of devotion, practiced indeed by the Executive of another nation as the legal head of its church, but subject here, as religious exercises only to the voluntary regulations and discipline of each respective sect.
Bibliophile wrote: The U.S. Constitution is the authorizing (source) document governing all of our 1000s of Federal laws. What Bible verse does it contain?
It doesn't need one to convey principles that may have been derived from the Bible, anymore than your post had a Bible verse, yet you are able to make a point.
The issue, if you prefer the Constitutional, is this: The judge has no Constitutional authority to tell anyone how they may or may not pray. That's covered by the free exercise clause. The judge's decision is unconstitutional. Praying in Jesus' name is not. The judge should be ignored, at least; removed from office, at best.
Another attack by sin and Satan on Christ Jesus, the Truth and Christianity. Those who reject the name of Jesus are condemned to hell. They will regret their blasphemy.
Mk 16:17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; IN MY NAME shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. 19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.
Jn 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that BELIEVE ON HIS NAME:
Jn 3:18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed IN THE NAME of the only begotten SON OF GOD.
1Jn 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on THE NAME of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on THE NAME of the Son of God.
Major Payne wrote: Really? Sounds like your a product of Historical Revisionism. You might want to check out: http://www.wallbuilders.com/ And by all means, check out the Original Sources your self. Then see if you want to post the same thing, or if your opinion has changed.
The U.S. Constitution is the authorizing (source) document governing all of our 1000s of Federal laws.
Bibliophile wrote: Atheists are in the minority but they have the U.S. Constitution on their side. Although many of the Founding Fathers were Bible Christians, they didn't embed even one verse in our Constitution. Not even John 3:16. We've truly been a secular nation from the get go. Atheists, of late, are merely pointing out this fact to us and our courts.
Really? Sounds like your a product of Historical Revisionism. You might want to check out: http://www.wallbuilders.com/ And by all means, check out the Original Sources your self. Then see if you want to post the same thing, or if your opinion has changed.
Who cares if mentally deranged, psychotic and delusional imbeciles are offended by the words "IN JESUS NAME". Those stupid atheists seem to forget that they are the minority.
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