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August 12th, 2013
01:30 PM ET
Judge: Baby can't be named 'Messiah'A Tennessee judge has ordered the parents of a 7-month-old boy to rename their son "Martin" instead of "Messiah," CNN affiliate WBIR reports. "The word Messiah is a title and it's a title that has only been earned by one person and that one person is Jesus Christ," Child Support Magistrate Lu Ann Ballew said. Jaleesa Martin, the child's mother, told WBIR that she intends to appeal the decision. Do you agree with the judge's decision or do you think the parents should be able to name their son Messiah? Let us know in the comments below. Read the full story at WBIRsoundoff (1,648 Responses)« Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Next »
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Nazi America. Illegal search and seizure. Illegal wire tap. Illegal road blocks. Illegal stop and frisk. on and on...
I was going to name my dog, "Messiah" but I named him Damnit instead. "Get down, Damnit."
Wow. You're vs. your. speleng? I'm out.
Is the last name in dispute? or is the judge making them name their baby Martin Martin ?
Many Sephardid Jews are named "Moshiah" or messiah
I agree with the judge. Parents, puhleeeeese – are you all given a drug when your child is born so that you can come up with a wacko or controversial name just for the h___ of it, regardless of what the child will go through all his/her life. And a quick read of some of the 'comments' sure speak to the need for the return of the true Messiah '..... and soon!
You agree with the judge. So you like to put your nose in other peoples business that has nothing to do with you and hurts no one? WOW
Isn't this the worst example of racism...as you can name your kid Mohammed but not Messiah. I think there needs to be a backlash against this racism!!
It pains to see a judge who has fallen so low to be saddled with this.
Ordered to name the kid.. did you catch it:
Martin Martin
The child's name has been changed to Martin DeShawn McCullough.
I totally agree with the Judge. There is only one Messiah and that is Jesus Christ! She is an ignorant woman!! After looking at her picture, it does not surprise me....too young , baby having babies..
You would be wrong, as the judge is.
This is her third child, and I believe she is 28.
Well you are not very nice and extremely judgmental. Let me guess you are a Christian? Anyway how about all the children named Jesus? How is that any different. People should be allowed to do and say as they please.
And how old do you suppose the "Virgin" Mary was when God knocked her up? Usual age for betrothal back then was not long after a girl's first menstrual period so she was likely fifteen to eighteen. And Joesph almost certainly was in his forties based on common marriage patterns in that time and place.
It's not the judge's call in our legal system to make a decision based on her particular religious prejudices. Just ask Jesus, or Manuel (short for Emmanuel) , the guys who sweep out her courtroom or haul away the dishes when she eats out.
If the Latino's can name their boys Jesus, then she should be allowed to name her kid Messiah.
But poor kid, doesn't she know the kid will be made fun of in all childhood and maybe adulthood? Why, so she can prove a point?
The kids will only make fun once the adults teach them to see it as problematic. Otherwise our children are so great until the adults start corrupting their beautiful little minds.
So much for the separation of church and state!
So much for the waste of time.
This situation is definitely messy...and so is the kid's future nickname.
You are awesome sir
That judge should be FIRED. SEPARATION of CHURCH and STATE MORON!!!!!!!
Classic big goverment by the right wing
Left Wingers want large government more than the right...
Not true...
Of course she has the right to name her child "Messiah." This judge however, has no right, as a government employee to talk about "Jesus." Furthermore, people name their children Jesus (Haysooss) or Mohammed or Abraham etc...etc.. Nobody is complaining about THAT. This is idiotic. That judge should be fired.
The American version of the Taliban in action.
Or a judge who clearly doesn't understand the concept of separation of church and state.
You are aware there is no law separating church and state, right? The law disallows a state-sponsored religion.
What 'law' are you talking about?
Older women are supposed to be teachin' the younger to love their children and hubbies and not be parked on a bench. Women need much more training than Marx taught the US. That's why they live longer.
what about Prince....
Hey judge, separate church and state much?
Do you agree with the judge's decision or do you think the parents should be able to name their son Messiah? Let us know in the comments below.
–I don't agree, there are plenty of other names choices for this mother, like Moses/Malachi/Mordecai that sound better alongside Mason and Micah.
George Alexander Lewis sounds better
Hey, how about calling the baby 'President Obama'?
It's is spelled Louis and pronounced with the French pronounciation.
How about His Royal Highness, King of TN?
More choices,
Manasseh,
Michael,
Moshe
This judge is so clearly WRONG in her action that she needs to be removed NOW. I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT THIS IS AMERICA. IT IS NOT THE UNITED STATES OF CHRISTIAN AMERICA!