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Christian Defense Coalition
Nov. 26, 2021
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26, 2021 /Christian
Newswire/ -- The Christian Defense Coalition was told their permit
application could not be processed, as the Capitol grounds were restricted.
The areas which are restricted would include all the grounds immediately
surrounding the U.S. Capitol building.
Simply stated, "Speaker Pelosi and the Capitol Police Board are saying 'Bah
Humbug' to free speech, the First Amendment and Christmas at the U.S. Capitol."
Yet, business is going on as usual in those areas. Members of Congress and their
staff are entering and using the Capitol. Vendors, the media and their crews,
invited guests, lobbyists and thousands of weekly visitors are allowed to enter
and use the Capitol grounds.
The only thing being prohibited on the Capitol grounds is the granting of
permits for peaceful and prayerful First Amendment activities.
On their permit application, the Christian Defense Coalition said the gathering
would include, "Celebrating the birth of Christ at Christmas by singing
Christmas Carols, praying for peace in our nation, and reading the Bible stories
of Christ's birth."
For past year the Christian Defense Coalition has been denied permits to hold
a:
- Good Friday prayer service
- National Day of Prayer Remembrance
- 4th of July Prayer gathering
- 9/11 20th Anniversary Memorial, and prayer gathering on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol.
Here is a link to a national news story where Rev. Patrick
Mahoney, Director of the Christian Defense Coalition, is discussing a federal
lawsuit he filed against Speaker Pelosi and Vice-President Harris after he was
denied the right to hold a Good Friday service at the U.S. Capitol:
https://www.foxnews.com/faith-values/christian-minister-sues-pelosi-harris-capitol-prayer-vigil
Rev. Mahoney's legal actions in federal court are continuing.
Rev. Mahoney, Director of the Washington, D.C. based Christian Defense
Coalition, states,
"It is hard to imagine we are being denied the right to
hold a peaceful and prayerful celebration of Christmas on the grounds of the
U.S. Capitol as we want to pray for peace, sing carols, and read the
Christmas story.
"Simply stated, Speaker Pelosi and the Capitol Police Board are saying 'Bah
Humbug' to free speech, the First Amendment and Christmas at the U.S.
Capitol.
"We will continue to work until 'The People's House,' is returned to a place
where all Americans are afforded the right to come and peacefully celebrate
and express their First Amendment Rights. Tragically, those rights and
freedoms are currently being denied and prohibited."
For more information or interviews call
Rev. Patrick Mahoney at 540.538.4741
SOURCE Christian Defense Coalition
CONTACT: Rev. Patrick Mahoney, 540-538-4741