Get out of San Francisco!" (San Fran Board Supervisors Condemns Catholic Church)

California Catholic Daily ^ | April 24, 2007

[the invisib1e hand]

today I had numerous reasons to wonder again if everyone has gone crazy. now I have to read this...

[tiki]

Lord, have mercy on us.

[NYer]

Thank you for posting the photo of that beautiful church. St. Francis of Assisi, pray for us!

[old republic]

Technically the first amendment does not apply to the political entity of the state under a textual reading of the federal constitution. The first amendment specifically says CONGRESS shall make no law but does not place the restriction upon the states. IF you want to make an ironclad argument you should look at the state constitution which usually includes language which emulates the Federal Bill of rights. California's constitution says:

CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION ARTICLE 1 DECLARATION OF RIGHTS

SEC. 4. Free exercise and enjoyment of religion without discrimination or preference are guaranteed. This liberty of conscience does not excuse acts that are licentious or inconsistent with the peace or safety of the State. The Legislature shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.

A person is not incompetent to be a witness or juror because of his or her opinions on religious beliefs.

[miliantnutcase]

Sodom and gonorrhea

[toddlintown]

When the next big earthquake hits that butthole of a city, I hope Catholic Charities remember.

[dragonblustar]

[AEMILIUS PAULUS]

The criminal element is now attempting to “give the law” to the normal element of our society. Oh my kiddies watch to whom one extends “rights!”

[Maeve]

The Book of Nahum in the Bible contains a prophecy about San Francisco ... especially Chapter 3. San Francisco is Nineveh and New York City is Babylon. It’s what Mother Teresa’s sisters taught me when I was a child growing up in Calcutta.

[CANBFORGIVEN]

Remember Lazarus was dead for several days before Christ rose him from the dead! We serve a huge God and if it is his will he can save this city. He can send his Spirit to penetrate the hearts of those that are so deep in sin that they can’t see clearly any longer. He can raise them from the dead! Don’t give up. Keep praying for this city to repent and pray for a revival like never before! Pray for the believers who must live in this city every day. Pray for their perserverance. Pray for their bravery and boldness to stand up for what they know is truth, despite what the outcome may be.

[chatham]

You are to be commended for your interesting use of letters.

I find your new words a source of truth and Honesty.

[jack_napier]

“I’m not an expert but it would seem that the states, counties and the cities can do what ever they want, even if it’s wrong. although many would need to re-write their own constitutions first.”

If that were the case, then all the cases against school boards for intelligent design would be tosssed instantly. Ditto for any free speech case. I’m not a constitutional lawyer, but I believe the precedent is that the First Amendment applies to all governmental bodies within the US

[reg45]

Actually, I think the Roman Catholic Church should get out of San Francisco - and here's why:

Reasons to leave:
1. The San Francisco government is militantly anti-religious.
2. The San Francisco government is opposed to goodness and morality.
3. Innumerable other reasons.

Given that, however, I advise the Roman Catholic Church to do the following:

1. Declare a local interdict upon the entire territory of San Francisco.
2. Sue the city for copyright infringement in the use of the name San Francisco. The name "San Fagcisco" would be much more appropriate.
3. Bring charges against the entire San Francisco Board of Supervisors for "conspiracy to violate the First Amendment of the Constitution of The United States".