Judge sides with state in battle over religious license plate

[Soldier4Christ]

Judge sides with state in battle over religious license plate

A man who wants a Biblical reference on his vanity license plate has been dealt another setback in his legal fight with the state of Vermont.



A judge says the Department of Motor Vehicles "has the right to prohibit religious messages on license plates provided it does not discriminate based on the particular message or viewpoint."

Shawn Byrne wants a license plate that reads "JN36TN" -- shorthand for John 3:16, a Bible passage that reads: "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

The state rejected his request, saying it bans religious viewpoints on license plates.

Byrne's lawyer says he plans to file an objection to the ruling, since the state has issued vanity plates with other messages, like "4PEACE" and "ALL4LOVE."

[David_james]

okay I am a Christian and I didn't even pick up that it was John 3:16. Let him have it