Court Knocks Down Church Weddings

Will Robinson · Post by **Will Robinson** » Sun Mar 07, 2004 6:49 pm

March 3, 2004

A FEDERAL APPEALS COURT today ruled today that state recognition of clergy-officiated marriages is unconstitutional.

In a 2-1 decision, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, based in San Francisco, said the use of religious officials to perform a civil function violated the First Amendment's Establishment Clause, which requires a separation of church and state.

"A wedding performed by a religious officiant constitutes state recognition of a religious ceremony, which is in direct contravention of the Establishment Clause.â?

DCrazy · Post by **DCrazy** » Sun Mar 07, 2004 7:31 pm

Damn you

Duper · Post by **Duper** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 1:17 am

I really wish that that town would just slide off into the ocean.

DCrazy · Post by **DCrazy** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 11:25 am

Apparently someone didn't read... it's satire. But I certainly agree.

Dedman · Post by **Dedman** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 11:46 am

Ok, you got me too. But, it does sound plausible so watch out.

Duper · Post by **Duper** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 7:20 pm

yur right Dcrazy, I didn't read the whole thing. It was late and I didn't have the patience. Although, dedman is right. It could happen. They suspended a KINDERGARTNER here in Portland oregon for passing out Christmas cards this last year. ... School's lookin at a nice law suite.

Mobius · Post by **Mobius** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 9:36 pm

More madness in the state of perpetual litigation?

Seriously, the fact it is believable is an indictment against PCism gone mental.

woodchip · Post by **woodchip** » Tue Mar 09, 2004 7:10 am

With the 9th jerkit court, anything is plausible