What is Greer's religious affiliation? Is he active in his church? Or is he a member of a secret cult? BTW, that is a serious question.
He's a Baptist and attends church occaisionally but can't remember what thread that was on.
Protest at Greer's church tomorrow--sure someone here at FR can tell you the times or it could be posted at Randall Terry's site, www.societyfortruthandjustice.com
http://www.theempirejournal.com/0225051_florida_dcf_seeks_60.htm
On Sunday, protesters will protest at the church of which Judge Greer is a member, the Calvary Baptist Church, 331 Cleveland St., Clearwater.
We are asking that Calvary Baptist Church takes the appropriate disciplinary action in regard to their member, Judge George Greer, for his part in pursuing the starvation of Terri Schindler-Schiavo Randall Terry said. Terry, a pro-life activist and president of the Society for Truth and Justice, has been working on behalf of the Schindler family.
He's a Southern Baptist. What does he know about Catholic last rites?!!!
BTW, check this out, an actual interview with the reclusive judge.
I'm troubled by some things he says. I'll comment later.
EXCERPT:
In an August 12 interview with the Witness, Greer said that as a judge he is barred from commenting on anything that has the word Schiavo in it, and so therefore cannot defend himself on anything that has been said about his decision making, although that didnt prevent him from strongly criticizing Smith, without naming him.
Agreeing to an interview only after learning it was not an editorial, Greer said he took offense that a Baptist newspaper would editorialize on the Schiavo case.
I was very much disappointed. No one had talked to me[I] couldnt talk anywaybut no one had asked me. I had no idea of what the gentleman had been told, Greer said. This case is forty volumes thick, right now. I guarantee he didnt read it. I was very disappointed that someone in that position would attack another Southern Baptist.
Smiths editorials, which dealt primarily with issues related to ethical consideration with euthanasia and end of life issues, were among hundreds of articles, editorials and internet e-mails written by pro-life advocates in support of Terri Schiavo.
Greer said he disagreed with the editorials which he called unchristian.
Theres a difference between me saying, I think youre in error and I wish youd reconsider your position, as opposed to, youre wrong, youre dead wrong, youre stupid. And thats how those editorials came across, Greer said. And I disagree with myself sometimes, he said.
Describing a court case with which he disagreed with his own ruling, Greer said he looked at a lawyer right in his eye and told him he agreed with his position, but ruled against him anyway.
My job is to follow the law, not to agree with the law, but to follow it, said Greer, who said his conscience is not bothered even when he disagrees with the law. Thats how our system operates. At my level, I just do what the law tells me to do. Thats what Im supposed to do. Thats my oath.
Anything short of that, Greer said, would be judicial activism. If I was to do otherwise, Id be one of those activist judges that the conservatives think are so bad. Thats the definition of an activist judge, is they do what they think it ought to be, irrespective of the law.
And it isnt up to him to effect a change, Greer said, but it should be left to the appellate court or to the legislature.
Its not my job. Its not up to the trial judges, he said. Anything can be appealed.
Responding to a question raised by critics that Greer may commonly rubber-stamp certain decisions regarding guardianship cases, the judge said there are 5,000 guardianship cases assigned to his division.
My guess is you can find anything in those 5,000 cases to support anything you want to make as a common occurrence, said Greer. And theres no way I can get in and micromanage those guardianships. I usually respond when the clerk or one of the litigants brings an issue forward.
http://www.floridabaptistwitness.com/2999.article