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Saturday, June 28, 2008

TX Supremes: Exorcism-related injuries are protected under the First Amendment

The Texas Supreme Court has the best job in the world. What a weird case. Snip from the Star-Telegram:

Schubert described a wild night in 1996 that involved casting out demons from the church and two attempts to exorcise demons from her. The incident left Schubert physically bruised and so emotionally scarred she later tried to commit suicide. She was 17 at the time.

Justice David Medina, writing for the majority, said that while Schubert’s argument regarding physical injuries might be tried without mentioning religion, her case was mostly about her emotional or psychological injuries from a religious activity that was sanctioned by the church.

Hat Tip: Many thanks, JUNGLE JIM!

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