Appeals court refused to temporarily lift a ban on prayers in the Indiana House of Representatives that mention Jesus Christ

Chicago Tribune | Appeals court denies stay of legislative prayer ruling: "By Mike Smith | AP Political Writer | Published March 1, 2006, 3:11 PM CST

INDIANAPOLIS -- A federal appeals court on Wednesday refused to temporarily lift a ban on prayers in the Indiana House of Representatives that mention Jesus Christ or endorse any particular religion.

A three-member panel of the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied a request by House Speaker Brian Bosma to set aside a judge's order until an appeal could be further litigated." ...