Michigan Town Supervisor under Fire for Posting Prayer for Brussels
A town supervisor is receiving criticism for posting a Bible verse and a prayer on his Facebook account after the terrorist attacks in Brussels.

Christian Today reports that Rick Stathakis, a town supervisor from Shelby Township in Michigan, posted Bible verses followed by a prayer to his Facebook in support of the people in Belgium suffering from last week’s terrorist attacks which took the lives of 33 people and injured 96 others.

Stathakis posted Psalm 46:1-2 which says: “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the Earth gives way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea…”

Stathakis also posted this prayer: “Mighty God, Shine your radiance into every corner of this dark and fallen world. Send your angel armies into Brussels, and heal the land,” Stathakis wrote. “Hear the prayers of those who call to you, calm them with Your peace, and soothe the souls of those who lost loved ones in this attack. Amen.”

Soon after posting these words, Stathakis began receiving criticism from those who said he was violating the Constitution by making a faith-related post as a town supervisor.

“As a government official, it is unconstitutional for you to use your official position to promote the establishment of faith. It violates the most basic legal principles of the United States of America. In addition to being unconstitutional, it is highly offensive to your constituents. Please remove all religious references from government materials and keep your faith to yourself,” said commenter Rafael Saakyan, as quoted by Christian News.

Although some criticized Stathakis, others praised his comments.

“May God bless you for your boldness in acknowledging that God is our only refuge and hope in this fallen and sin-cursed world. Keep praying, Rick, and stay true to your convictions,” commenter Rick Willms said.

For his part, Stathakis said he will continue to stand up for his faith.

“I’m very shocked by all the attention I’m receiving. I’m encouraged by the support. I’m getting hundreds of people writing into me, emails and different posts,” he said.

“It’s not about me, it’s about the people in Brussels,” he added. “It was just a simple prayer asking God to be at their side, and all of a sudden now it’s become pointed at me.”


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If they didn't like his post, they shld go and jump into d pacific ocean better still they shld go and hug transformer

Solowande:
If they didn't like his post, they shld go and jump into d pacific ocean better still they shld go and hug transformer

Easy Bro.

Just because he has a public position does freedom of speech not apply to him?

Why are the atheists so afraid of a Bible verse and prayer?

Why is there no room in the public arena for anything unless it’s offensive, vulgar or atheistic?

Violate any sensibility there is but don’t you dare say a prayer.

IT IS NOT COMPULSORY TO READ THE POST. HE DID NOT INVITE U GUYS. SHIKENA

TalkWithLizy:
Just because he has a public position does freedom of speech not apply to him?

No. Not in his capacity as a public servant. The law is crystal clear about the necessity of being impartial when taxpayers are paying your rent and bills.

You want the freedom to say what you want, then go and find a real job and earn your own money.

it is his facebook account , he can post whatever he wants to post.
Every body else can ignore.
Is he posting as the spokesman for his office?

Besides, the quotes were encouraging and uplifting - why fight that?
"heal the land", etc what's wrong with that? if the readers dont like the
religious words, they can remove it in their minds, like onions from a burger and go with the rest!!
why make a big deal out of expressed goodwill.

Not like he was being evangelical.

you have well spoken jere

asalimpo:
it is his facebook account , he can post whatever he wants to post.
Every body else can ignore.
Is he posting as the spokesman for his office?

Besides, the quotes were encouraging and uplifting - why fight that?
"heal the land", etc what's wrong with that? if the readers dont like the
religious words, they can remove it in their minds, like onions from a burger and go with the rest!!
why make a big deal out of expressed goodwill.

Not like he was being evangelical.

he did not invite any body to read his POSt . shikena

Weah96:


No. Not in his capacity as a public servant. The law is crystal clear about the necessity of being impartial when taxpayers are paying your rent and bills.

You want the freedom to say what you want, then go and find a real job and earn your own money.

The gay are afraid. So they have to victimize, Frustrate and intimidate everyone to cow in for their demand.
This is the sign and indication that Jesus is coming very very soon. What out and repent if you are NOT yet born again. Accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour. The time is very Short and remaineth that those that have wife be as NOT

1 Corinthians 7:29
28But if you marry, you have not sinned; and if a virgin marries, she has not sinned. Yet such will have trouble in this life, and I am trying to spare you.
29But this I say, brethren, the time has been shortened, so that from now on those who have wives should be as though they had none;
30and those who weep, as though they did not weep; and those who rejoice, as though they did not rejoice; and those who buy, as though they did not possess;
31and those who use the world, as though they did not make full use of it; for the form of this world is passing away.…

TalkWithLizy:
Just because he has a public position does freedom of speech not apply to him?

Why are the atheists so afraid of a Bible verse and prayer?

Why is there no room in the public arena for anything unless it’s offensive, vulgar or atheistic?

Violate any sensibility there is but don’t you dare say a prayer.

IT IS NOT COMPULSORY TO READ THE POST. HE DID NOT INVITE U GUYS. SHIKENA