Risking his life for eighteen years as a firefighter, Ronnie Edwards has prayed at every emergency scene. His actions have earned him the title of the “Praying Fireman” and those he works alongside admire and support his work ethic and his noble prayer habit. This habit of prayer has landed him in jail for 30 days.
The new mayor of DeQuincy, Lawana Jones is the “first democratic mayor in its history, an African American”, is an atheist, and has taken exception to Edwards prayer life. When she learned of Edwards praying at fires, she decided to do something about it. Sending a memo to all city employees, she told them that “any expression of personal religious belief while on duty was a violation of their contract with the city.”
Ronnie Edwards chose to keep up his prayer vigil as he believes that he must do what Jesus asks of him and not cave to the whims of an atheist mayor.
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its not about the praying, its about delaying for 30 seconds while people might be waiting for rescue. i do agree that if you agree to represent a gov or company then you have to represent that group according to their policy. dont go with policy and get fired. what you do on your own time is nobodys business.
Please tell me this is not true. If it is true, shame on the Fire Chief or who ever is responsible for the sentencing. This country was founded on freedom of religion and freedom of speech. I wonder what they would do if a Muslim decided to pray? We all know the answer. Totally unacceptable and this sort of thing drives people crazy!
Are u ou kidding…what city is this?
Excuse me, this is still a free country and this man can sue the c**p out of some stupid mayor. He can also pray silently, so there!
THE ONE WHO HAS TO WORRY IS THE ONE WHO SENTENCED HIM TO 30 DAYS!! I WOULD HATE TO BE IN THEIR SHOES! FOR THOSE WHO DO EVIL, AND HURT OTHERS WILL BE CALLED UPON BY GOD!
Get ready, more if this is coming if Hillary gets in the Whitehouse. This is demonic.
The judge that did this needs to be removed its his right to pray to whoever he wants ..
It’s his own (and ours) personal preference and his life to do what what he sees fit. it may have something to do with freedom. You think?
That is not acceptable they have rights and they were taken away from them
Shame