KTRH: VA cemetery director STILL censoring language during services
Texas Vets Told Not to Use 'God' During Services - Nik Rajkovic, KTRH News
Why in the world is cemetery director Arlene Ocasio already back in the news (and back in court) over this issue?A trio of Houston area veterans groups is suing Veterans Affairs and the director of the local National Cemetery claiming they're trying to censor religious freedom during funerals and other ceremonies.
This all started just before Memorial Day when a pastor giving the annual prayer at the National Cemetery was told he could not use Jesus' name. A federal judge blocked the VA's attempt to censor him and the two sides were back in court Tuesday.
Attorney Jeff Mateer represents the Liberty Institute; he says the cemetery director won't allow the use of "God" or "Jesus" unless the family submits the prayer in writing for her approval.
Posted by Kevin Whited @ 06/29/11 10:17 PM | Print |
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