McDonnell lifts ban on State Police troopers referring to Jesus in public prayers

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McDonnell lifts ban on State Police troopers referring to Jesus in public prayers

By Anita Kumar | April 28, 2010; 2:56 PM ET

After months of lobbying by conservative activists, Gov. Bob McDonnell (R) has quietly reversed a policy banning Virginia State Police troopers from referring to Jesus Christ in public prayers.

McDonnell this afternoon sent Col. W. Steven Flaherty, the State Police superintendent, to tell the nine troopers who serve as chaplains about the change in policy.
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Donald Blake, president of Virginia Christian Alliance, said last week that he spoke to McDonnell about the change at a recent fundraiser at the governor's mansion and at a private meeting with McDonnell's chief of staff Martin Kent.
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"We are obviously thrilled that Governor McDonnell has fulfilled his campaign promise to restore the religious liberty rights of state police chaplains,'' said Victoria Cobb, president of the Family Foundation of Virginia. "His action reverses the discriminatory policy of the previous administration and ensures that chaplains can remain true to their faith at public events."

I just paid my Virginia income taxes three days ago, so I know who's paying for the mandatory evangelism.

[Webster Green]

1. These cops all get together and pray before they head out to ruin your day?

Creepy! :scared:

[msongs]

2. it's one of the reasons WHY the head out to ruin your day - they are right n u r going to hell nt