taxman Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 A Judge in the US has ordered that a baby's first name be changed from Messiah to Martin. Maybe it would have confused people, all those blokes on camels bringing him gifts and stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Sleeps Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I'd like to see them to push it up the courts. The state has no place to change a child's name because of their religious belief. Also, my favourite thread title in a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyfriday Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 A Judge in the US has ordered that a baby's first name be changed from Messiah to Martin. Maybe it would have confused people, all those blokes on camels bringing him gifts and stuff I would have made them change the middle name as well-poor kid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootsBooster Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 A Judge in the US has ordered that a baby's first name be changed from Messiah to Martin. Maybe it would have confused people, all those blokes on camels bringing him gifts and stuff "It could put him at odds with a lot of people and at this point he has had no choice in what his name is," Judge Ballew said. I take it that the Judge also opposes ritual infant circumcision then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Sleeps Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 The judge also opposes christening a child too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjw47 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 When my grandson was born in Jessops 5 years ago ( last monday) I got into a conversation with one of the nurses about some of the names parents lumber their children with. She informed me that a child in an adjoining ward had been named Lucifer. At first I refused to believe it but she assured me it was true. 'Good luck getting him christened.' Was my comment. Funnily enough ,I've mentioned this to a few people & it's surprising how many youngsters have no idea why it may not have been such a good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bypassblade Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 When my grandson was born in Jessops 5 years ago ( last monday) I got into a conversation with one of the nurses about some of the names parents lumber their children with. She informed me that a child in an adjoining ward had been named Lucifer. At first I refused to believe it but she assured me it was true. 'Good luck getting him christened.' Was my comment. Funnily enough ,I've mentioned this to a few people & it's surprising how many youngsters have no idea why it may not have been such a good choice. I wonder if he grew into a little devil, one of my grandsons is called Connor & trust me he is a little devil :hihi: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willman Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 http://mentalfloss.com/article/25034/8-countries-fascinating-baby-naming-laws Good job he isn't from Scandinavian parts -they can legally prevent the name selection of a child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjw47 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I wonder if he grew into a little devil, one of my grandsons is called Connor & trust me he is a little devil :hihi: Funnily enough, another little lad who was born at the same time had been named Blade. Now I am myself a Blade but personally I think that's going a bit too far . By the way, you stole my username Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamo Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I thought Christians believed in the second coming? Did the judge check to see if he could turn water in to wine or walk on water before making her ruling? Grounds for appeal if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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