The wife of a Liberian pastor who is based in the U.S, has been fined for praying too loudly outdoors.

According to Valley News, the woman named Martha Nagbe has been fined $150 for “unnecessary noise” and appeared in court on two occasions regarding over the matter.

Despite the fines and court appearances, Martha, who lives in North Dakota with her husband, insists that she will never give up sharing her faith.

“I can’t stop…I’m trusting God…In the United States it’s one nation under God,” she said.

Police authorities have advised her stop praying loudly downtown and in area neighborhoods.

“I mean, we all need prayers and great she’s out there praying for all of us, but it’s just the volume of her voice,” said Police Chief Jeanette Persons.

Police further emphasized that the issue is not about race, religion, or freedom of speech.

Neighbours have repeatedly complained about the issue, and some say she has woken them up from their sleep on numerous occasions, as she would stand outside their houses shouting prayers.

However, Martha’s husband, Pastor Juwle, believes his wife is being harassed.

“For them to antagonize her, to make her look like a bad person, sometimes makes me angry. Somebody should give her the respect that she deserves,” he said.

Martha insists that she will keep on praying loudly.

source:www.bellanaija.com

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Gbam. Lawful country

Everything should be done in moderation,i dont think one should pray and the next person shouldnt be able to sleep because your praying to God. Its just insensitivity.Good thing America is a civilised country unlike naiaj where you have 7 churches and 1 mosque on one street with their loud speakers.God is not deaf,you need not scream so much before he hears you.

Prayer is a wonderful thing- a means of communicationg to Or Father. However, there's need to respect your neighbours. Our God is not deaf. We can pray silently because he hears the meditaations of our heart. Our Lord Jesus Christ always loved going to a quiet place to pray without disturbing people around him

Isnt north dakota where all that oil is.

debbydominic:
Everything should be done in moderation,i dont think one should pray and the next person shouldnt be able to sleep because your praying to God. Its just insensitivity.Good thing America is a civilised country unlike naiaj where you have 7 churches and 1 mosque on one street with their loud speakers.God is not deaf,you need not scream so much before he hears you.

You nailed it ...