Victory for Jesus Prayers — Lodi CA Votes 5-0 to Defeat Atheist Complainers October 1, 2009 Christian Newswire — Christian Newswire   The Lodi City Council voted 5-0 last night to allow pastors to speak the previously forbidden words “in Jesus name” at the end of public prayers. The victory vote came after months of …
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Lodi City Council votes to keep prayer as ‘uncensored invocation’ (local reactions) October 1, 2009 Terri Fraracci — The Examiner   After months of debate, the Lodi City Council voted 5-0 late last night to keep prayer before council meetings. A draft will now be drawn up to invite members of all faiths, as well …
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Lodi Letdown: Calif. City Votes To Continue Official Prayers October 1, 2009 Rob Boston — Americans United   I wrote earlier this week about the increasing religious diversity of America and the rise of “nones” – people who say they belong to no specific religious group. As the face of American religion changes, it’s bound …
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Turlock puts ‘trust in God’ October 1, 2009 Patty Guerra — The Sacramento Bee   Residents of Oakdale, Lodi and Hughson argued for and against the policy of praying at meetings, but in the end the City Council opted to agree with a self- described “nobody special, just a chubby, gray-haired guy who’s lived in …
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Tehachapi latest city to have ‘Jesus’ under further review September 23, 2009 Alex Murashko — Examiner   Across California and the nation, city councils continue to grapple with the legality of opening meetings with Christian prayer and mention of Jesus. The Tehachapi City Council is the latest California governing board to respond to a letter …
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ACLU threatens Lancaster officials for praying in Jesus’ name August 18, 2009 . Alex Murashko — Examiner   The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California has demanded that Lancaster officials stop invoking Jesus’ name during opening prayers for government meetings, or face possible legal action. The ACLU states the practice is “clearly unconstitutional” in …
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School prayer charges stir protests August 17~ 2009 . Julia Duin — Washington Times Students~ teachers and local pastors are protesting over a court case involving a northern Florida school principal and an athletic director who are facing criminal charges and up to six months in jail over their offer of a mealtime prayer. There …
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