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Former Navy chaplain petitions for religious freedom in NC House July 17, 2010 Andrew Meredith - The Examiner  While religious freedom is a cherished privilege in America, it does not go without its challenges from time to time. Such a challenge recently arose when North Carolina Speaker of the House Joe Hackney dismissed pastor Ron Baity (Berean Baptist Church, Winston Salem) from his week-long duty of opening the NC House with a word of prayer. What was Pastor Baity's crime that warranted this dismissal? He prayed. In Jesus' name. Former U.S. Navy Chaplain Gordon "Chaps" Klingenschmitt has organized a petition to send to the members of the North Carolina House and Senate, opposing the dismissal of Pastor Baity because of his use of Jesus' name. Klingenschmitt [...] has fought a number of battles for freedom of religion and has won similar cases in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, California, and Virginia. Klingenschmitt stated that at best, Pastor Baity was denied his God-given right to be treated respectfully, and at worst, he was denied his First Amendment rights to free speech and free exercise of religion. The legislatures, say Klingenschmitt, "have the power to permit diverse prayer," and whenever they try to ban the name of Jesus, they essentially "establish a unilateral anti-Jesus policy." In a recent interview I conducted with him, Klingenschmitt stated that he is hopeful of the outcome of this case. He quoted a 76-85% approval rating in every case he has won in the past. While Klingenschmitt is not pursuing the matter legally, he is taking the "legislative angle," pressuring members of the House [...] He believes that his petition will make the North Carolina legislature realize that "people will not vote anti-Jesus" or for candidates whom they see as promoting an anti-Jesus agenda. FREE Petition to Defend Jesus Prayers in North Carolina House Original Article |
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