CHRISTIAN BREAKING NEWS: 🚨 Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick THREATENS Expulsion Over Christian Prayer | First Amendment Clash 🙏⚖️ [#DanPatrick]
🚨 BREAKING: Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is facing backlash after threatening to expel attendees who refused to stand for a Christian prayer🚨 Do you think this is: 1️⃣ A bold stand for faith 🙏 or 2️⃣ A violation of the U.S. Constitution ⚖️ Drop your thoughts in Comments.
Hi everyone,
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is facing backlash after threatening to expel attendees who refused to stand for a Christian prayer in the Texas Senate on August 15, 2025. Critics argue this is a violation of the First Amendment and an act of religious coercion.
In this video, we will look at
1) What exactly happened?
2) Why is this sparking constitutional and faith freedom debates?
3) What are the reactions from watchdog groups like the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF)?
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QUESTION #1. What exactly happened?
On August 15, 2025, during a special Texas Senate session, Sen. Angela Paxton delivered a Christian invocation that referenced Jesus saving and protecting, as well as His return. Afterward, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned those in the public gallery who remained seated during the prayer:
“If you don’t stand for the invocation, I’ll have you removed… We asked you to stand… It will not be tolerated.”
QUESTION #2. What at the Legal & Constitutional Concerns?
The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) quickly condemned Lt. Gov. Patrick’s remarks, calling the directive unconstitutional and discriminatory:
They argued his demand coerces individuals into religious observance, which violates the Establishment Clause and First Amendment rights to free speech and free exercise of religion.
The FFRF cited the Supreme Court ruling in West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette (1943), which established that the government cannot force people to perform symbolic religious acts.
Critics emphasized that while legislative invocations are constitutionally allowed, forcing attendance or deference crosses a line and is not permitted.
QUESTION #3. What are the Reactions & Coverage?
Baptist News Global reported Patrick’s warning during the session, highlighting the constitutional controversy.
San Antonio Current harshly criticized the move in an opinion piece, calling it an unconstitutional display of religious coercion.
Other publications echoed FFRF’s stance and noted Lt. Gov. Patrick’s history, such as walking out of the chamber during a Muslim invocation, highlighting inconsistency and raising further concerns.
QUESTION TO YOU: Is this a defense of faith, or an unconstitutional overreach? Let us know your thoughts in the Comments section. Type 1 in Comments if this is a bold stand for faith. Type 2 if this violates the US Constitution.
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