Big payday after state fires pastor for Christian beliefs

[rangerrebew]

Big payday after state fires pastor for Christian beliefs
'This is a clear and resounding victory for religious freedom'
Published: 16 hours ago


The state of Georgia has agreed to pay $225,000 to settle a complaint that it illegally discriminated against a lay pastor who was fired by the state’s Department of Public Health, apparently because of the content of his sermons.

The announcement comes from First Liberty Institute, which represented Eric Walsh, M.D.

“I am grateful this trial has finally ended,” Walsh, an experienced health department administrator, said in a statement released through his lawyers. “It’s been a long, difficult journey, but it’s worth it to have my name cleared and to ensure that all Georgia government employees know they have religious liberty.”

Read more at http://www.wnd.com/2017/02/big-pay-day-after-state-fires-pastor-for-christian-beliefs/#l7Q2DAOhrLxLjRzA.99

[geronl]

The people who do these things must pay up personally, not the taxpayers, or they will never learn

[mountaineer]

The people who do these things must pay up personally, not the taxpayers, or they will never learn

Agreed.

[Smokin Joe]

The people who do these things must pay up personally, not the taxpayers, or they will never learn

I agree. If their actions exceed their authority, sovereign immunity should not apply, nor should the taxpayers have to pick up the tab. Maybe they'd color within the lines or at least seek legal counsel before exceeding their authority.