Satanist Father, Christian Mother Fight For Sunday Morning Custody Rights


	Satanist Father, Christian Mother Fight For Sunday Morning Custody Rights

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7-12-2008 9:48 PM

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padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/2287695/Satanist-father-and-Christian-mother-fight-for-Sunday-morning-custody-rights.html"><H2>A custody battle between a Satanist and his Christian ex-wife has raised constitutional issues after both demanded the right to share their religion with their three young children. </H2></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/2287695/Satanist-father-and-Christian-mother-fight-for-Sunday-morning-custody-rights.html"><P>Kristie Meyer has cited the religious beliefs of her former husband, Jamie, as the main reason why an Indiana judge should restrict his visitation rights.</P></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; 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