Posted on 11/23/2017 4:57:08 AM PST by markomalley
A New Jersey animal shelter’s annual pet blessings has prompted a federal lawsuit by a group called American Atheists Inc. of Cranford.
The Bergen County Animal Shelter is accused of violating the First and 14th amendments of the U.S. Constitution over two events held in 2016 and 2017. Each event featured a member of the Franciscan Order of the Divine Mercy in North Arlington.
Plaintiffs say that animal blessings at the facility are tantamount to an endorsement of religion. They seek an injunction to stop the annual event, and legal fees.
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I’m betting there’s no charge.
Corrupt Congress gets around the 1st Amendment by letting activist judges get away with legislating anti-religious expression “laws” from the bench.
“Blessed are you, Lord God, maker of all living creatures. You called forth fish in the sea, birds in the air and animals on the land. You inspired Saint Francis to call all of them his brothers and sisters. We ask you to bless this pet. By the power of your love, enable it to live according to your plan. May we always praise you for all your beauty in creation. Blessed are you, Lord our God, in all your creatures! Amen.”
No way, no how can these people win in such a case as this.
A true athiest would not care what people with supposed religions do. It would not matter to them. These people sound like people with an axe to grind.
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