If that has been the order in which things have been done for many years in S.C., there should be no protest. There are too many other important problems in our nation today to go after a town for invoking the name of Jesus. I think it is Jesus whose name we need to call on today, our country is in a mess!
Jesus is the answer. I've no doubt.
As an army chaplain, some tried to tell us not to use Jesus name to close our prayers. Of course, it wasn't heeded.
But, it makes sense not to heed it. In America we have lots of religions, and most are Christians. It's far better to be adults and recognize that. When the rabbi prays, he'll do his thing. When the Baptist prays he'll do his thing. When the Catholic, etc., etc.....and so on.
Just do the adult thing and admit there are a number of religions in America, accept freedom of religion, and then no one has to run around trying to police these arcane little details.
You are so right. Yet, once again, everyone else can be a god except Jesus. (sigh)