Appeals Court Bans Prayer ‘In Jesus’ Name’
Christian Newswire — The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals on July 23, 2008 ruled that the city council of Fredericksburg, Virginia had proper authority to require “non-sectarian” prayer content and exclude council-member Rev. Hashmel Turner from the prayer rotation because he prayed “in Jesus’ name.” Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, writing the decision,... Continue Reading