Maine Judge Rules Calvary Chapel Is a “Cult” and Bans a Mother From Taking Her Daughter to Church

Maine judge rules Calvary Chapel is a “cult” and bans a mother from taking her daughter to church

Maine’s highest court will soon decide whether a custody judge can forbid an otherwise fit parent from letting her child read the Bible, engage in any church activities, or even spend time with youth group friends — a ruling that could have ominous implications for parental rights and religious freedom in America. A single mother’s […]

Mother Plans To Fight Judges Order Forbidding Her From Taking Daughter To Church - Civil Deadline

The Maine Supreme Court is now weighing a case that cuts to the very heart of parental rights, religious freedom, and the limits of judicial power — and the facts are as startling as the implications. At issue is whether a family court judge can legally bar a 12-year-old girl from attending church with her ... The post Mother Plans To Fight Judges Order Forbidding Her From Taking Daughter To Church appeared first on Civil Deadline.

Court And Ungodly Father Orders Mother Not To Take Daughter to Church – Black Christian News

“Court Sides with Atheist Father, Orders Mother Not to Take Daughter to Church.” Maine Court’s ‘Ungodly’ Order Bans Girl from Church Maine Supreme Court Hears Case on Church Ban for 12-Year-Old Girl Custody Battle Erupts Over Father’s Claim Church Causes ‘Psychological Harm’. Sweeping Court Order Bars Girl from All Church Activity, Bible Reading Can a Court Forbid a Child from Going to Church? Maine Justices Weigh In Daniel Whyte III, preside

Maine court bans mother from bringing child to church

In a contentious custody dispute before the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, Emily Bickford is appealing a Portland District Court order that bars her from taking her 12-year-old daughter to Calvary Chapel in Portland or exposing her to Bible teachings.