The following news item is not a joke, spoof or parody.
A Tennessee couple who couldn’t agree on a last name for their infant son ended up in front of a Bible thumping judge who ordered that they change the boy’s first name from Messiah to a more acceptable name for black boy’s: Martin.
Child Support Magistrate Lu Ann Ballew ordered Jaleesa Martin and the father of the 7-month-old boy to change his name to “Martin DeShawn McCullough,” because it includes both parent’s last names. Judge Bellow was unhappy with the child’s first name because, according to her, only “one person” has ever been named Messiah.
“The word Messiah is a title and it’s a title that has only been earned by one person and that one person is Jesus Christ,” Judge Ballew said from her bench in the Cocke County Chancery Court on Thursday.
“I was shocked. I never intended on naming my son Messiah because it means God and I didn’t think a judge could make me change my baby’s name because of her religious beliefs,” said Martin.
But Bellow said it was the “right decision” for a child “growing up in a county with a large Christian population.”
“It could put him at odds with a lot of people and at this point he has had no choice in what his name is,” Judge Ballew said.
“Everybody believes what they want so I think I should be able to name my child what I want to name him, not someone else,” said Martin whose 2 other children are named Micah and Mason.
Bellow said the parents will have to change Messiah’s name to Martin. But Messiah’s mother plans to appeal the judge’s decision to a higher court.
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Bellow said the parents will have to change Messiah’s name to Martin. But Messiah’s mother plans to appeal the judge’s decision to a higher court.
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Good for her this judicial system is a awful
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It should be tho
Why did the parents even let something as petty as not agreeing on a name be taken to court anyway??? just dumb ugghhhh I don’t like people
Hey Sandra
Good Morning GAGAGirl
SANDRAROSE :eggs:
Slowly but surely They ARE TRYING to take away everything that is written in our constitution!
Somebody better go round up all these Jesus’ round here and change their names as well.
If this stands are children named Messiah going to be ordered to have a name change??
This is concerning and DISTURBING on many levels
Morning everybody

This is a bunch of bull
Good morning GAGIRL, luVn_liFe and pupplylove
We’re the only ones up this morning :eggs: 
Luvie
Morning babes
MsB2u
Luvn,gagirl

i dont even Know what to say
I could have sworn there was a separation of church and state in this country. This judge should be removed.
GOOD MORNING ALL
Morning everyone
Morning

I posted this downstairs. Great minds think alike
Pickachu,puppylove

Taken

Wow…..I thought as an official of the court you have to put your personal feelings aside. Good morning yall
So no lie. 5 years ago I worked for an insurance company. Black dude calls in. His first name was “GODS MESSIAH”. It appeared that way on his drivers license and everything
When I worked in Cincinnati ( shout out Prynn :woot: ) there was a doctor there whose first name was El ShAddai
I couldn’t 
Oh and morning everybody
Messiah does not mean God. I don’t see the problem, since it is a title and not the actual name in my opinion…
From a legal perspective this judge just ended her career
Wow…..I thought as an official of the court you have to put your personal feelings aside.

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There’s a few dumb things with this story. Why is there that big of an issue on the name? Not being funny, but does the father even have to sign off? You went to court over this? And the Judge’s career needs to be over. There is no opinion in law. People have learned that the hard way.
3 kids and still not married? If she’s not married, why give the kid his last name? Why even put these YT people in your business like that? We gotta do better. This is dumb.
Whether I Agree with a name or not it’s not up to me. It’s the parents choice . The judged seems like they allowed their personal religious beliefs to cloud their professional responsibility.
How many Hispanic/Latino cultures name their child Jesus? :rollseyes:
What about all the people named after Jesus or Heyzus? What about all the people named after Mary? What about allthe people named after angels? Am I going to have to change my son’s name from [one of the ninja turtles names (and no we didn’t name him after them damn turtles)] to Rodney, Derrick, Lawrence, or Morrice? The fugg?? State and Church are separate for a reason.
How many Hispanic/Latino cultures name their child Jesus?
sitting next to one now 
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True
Good morning loves!
Morning Roses!
First off isnt that a sepration of Chruch and State? The judge can’t tell her that. They won’t have to change the name, watch. This woman is not the first person to name her dag on son Messiah. So every child with that name has to change it? smdh.
3 kids and still not married? If she’s not married, why give the kid his last name? Why even put these YT people in your business like that? We gotta do better. This is dumb.
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WHat does this have to do with the situation? Whether they are married or not it it has nothing to do with what the child’s first name should be according to the judge. You don’t know the whole story love, don’t be quick to judge their situation.
I heard about this on the radio on my drive into work this morning. Wow!
Morning all!!
How many Hispanic/Latino cultures name their child Jesus?
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True sitting next to one now
by FuturedocDonte on Aug 12, 2013 at 9:18 am

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3 kids and still not married? If she’s not married, why give the kid his last name?
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3 kids and she is not married is not really the issue. *disclaimer* I would NOT pop out three kids and no ring, but to each it’s own. And why not give the kid his last name? He is the dad, or why not do both?
So,
Since we’re past 20 comments and all, Where is Smonae?? We need to discuss True Blood!!
WHat does this have to do with the situation? Whether they are married or not it it has nothing to do with what the child’s first name should be according to the judge. You don’t know the whole story love, don’t be quick to judge their situation.
This!! Like I said I would not do it, but to each its own. And really, things happen.
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Clearly this judge lives in a bubble. I don’t care for the name either. There are a crapload of names that ought to be changed. However, that’s not my call and I don’t think it should be the judge’s either. How did this case even go to court?
I’m sure the judge is pissed off that she has all these kids out of wedlock and the name change was an underhanded “diss”. Kinda like how can you name your child Messiah, when they are not even born into “wedlock and legitimate”? It is any oxymoron when you think about it.
This judge is out of order. You can’t impose your views on others
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And Kenya
Hat does this have to do with the situation? Whether they are married or not it it has nothing to do with what the child’s first name should be according to the judge. You don’t know the whole story love, don’t be quick to judge their situation.
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I read the backstory and I dont care. I expressed my opinion on this message board so if you dont like it, kick rocks.
No Breakfast
for Razzle for that gravi.
Everybody, line up

So is the judge okay with ppl naming their kids inspector gadget and such?
*throws the rock*
No, but seriously (I didn’t read either shhhhhh) what if these folks aren’t Christian and just like the name Messiah. I don’t agree with it, but I didn’t carry that baby 10 mos (40 wks) so
Razzle
True Blood really sucked last night something was wrong
Exactly how long can the vamps walk in the light?
Why did Eric leave Pam at the end? Is he finna be acting like Bill was when he drunk Liliths blood..
So many questions
GOOOOOOOOOD Morning Caramel, DTTS, digal, Nakeya, Razzle, Msb, flsun, Future, Ga, luvn, Picka, Puppyluv, Apparition, CubaRican, MissTaken, StillBelieve, Sandra
I’m tryna be shiii yall so I aint read bout the fuggery up top but yall already know Ima name my ovaries whatever theee fugg I see fit..
@ DTTS
I’m sure the judge is pissed off that
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AND if she is–the bish needs to go find some business, and remember her oath etc.
Miany
what it do?
GA
Them lips
#sexy!
Miany
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Kick rocks? And you don’t care?
but you voiced your opinion on it even though you don’t care… Oxymoronic no, LIFE HAPPENS YES… so what if they are not married. Not everyone chooses to go that route and the judge was wrong for enforcing her beliefs on this couple. Not everyone can be like you, love. 
ION WANT NO BREAKFAST!!
I’s full off of my bagel But thanks for thinking of me DTTS 
Miany

But GA, did you feel the gusto that Eric had when he ripped dude’s genitals off and tossed them like it was nothing??
Morning Miany!
And Kenya, sometimes “life” happens, and you’re with someone and time flies by (as time always does) and you have kid1, kid2, kid3
I think that not giving them the same last name isn’t right–He is their father. #disclaimerIdidntreadthestorysoifthisdoesntapplyjustdisregard 
Not everyone can be like you, love.

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But she’s not marr….never mind.
<–Doesn't Talk To Strangers says:
I’m sure the judge is pissed off that
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AND if she is–the bish needs to go find some business, and remember her oath etc.
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I agree. After reading the whole story and this judge appears to be super conservative and super religious. I am simply trying to rationalize WHY the judge made this decision to change the little boys first name. She may truly feel that Messiah, Jehovah, Jesus, etc.. should be reserved for the MOST HIGH, OR she could have been trying to underhandedly "diss" her. REfer to comment 40.
Either way, I'll be damned if I let these YT folks tell me what to name my child. I dont care how many kids ppl have or what they name them as long I dont have to take care of the
I was upset that he left Pam like that too and I really want to know where he was going… Maybe to Sookie’s thirsty ass??/
I WAS PISSED THAT JASON DIDN’T SHOOT SARAHS OL’ HYPOCRITE ASS!! How exactly do you quote the bible then shout “DIE FUGGERS
!!!!”
Oh my goodness, I just love all yall nuts
Only in America (on SR)
Nakeya_J or Keke thanks to Unshake says:
Not everyone can be like you, love.
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But she’s not marr….never mind.
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But neither are yo..

I’m sure the judge is pissed off that she has all these kids out of wedlock and the name change was an underhanded “diss”. Kinda like how can you name your child Messiah, when they are not even born into “wedlock and legitimate”? It is any oxymoron when you think about it.
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God loves all kids born into wedlock or not. And really, it’s not the judges business if this woman is married or not. And I wish someone would say anything about my out of wedlock born kid. So does Jesus not love this kid because the momma is not married? please.
YOU DO want this
Razzle! 
do you quote the bible then shout “DIE FUGGERS
!!!!”
Caramel Rain says:
Nakeya_J or Keke thanks to Unshake says:
Not everyone can be like you, love.
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But she’s not marr….never mind.
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But neither are yo..
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In Keya’s defense she didn’t say that. I did.
@Kenya I sure am not. However I’m not judging a soul who has kids and not married. And I know married or not God loves my child. And it’s not anyones place to say different. Period.
*Judge Wapner-Peoples Court Music*
Good Morning All
I cant stand Sarah azz, I thought for sure Jason was gonna kill her.
LMAO I see today DTTS did not have to make up a fight. hahahaha
Kick rocks? And you don’t care? but you voiced your opinion on it even though you don’t care… Oxymoronic no, LIFE HAPPENS YES… so what if they are not married. Not everyone chooses to go that route and the judge was wrong for enforcing her beliefs on this couple. Not everyone can be like you, love
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Ok, I’ll indulge while I wait for my 9:00 am meeting. I didnt say that I agreed with this, I was rationalizing why the Judge made her decision. Life happens? Of course it does. I personally will wait to get married and have children with my husband or until I turn 30, whichever comes first.
Everybody doesnt take that route. Understood. No, the judge was not right in throwing her personal belief on someone else but she’s the judge and they brought this case before her.
DTTS- she was quoting ‘yea though i walk through the valley of the shadow of death’ part and when she got to the top of the building to open up the roof to burn the vamps in the sun she screamed DIE FUGGERS!!!
they were feasting on bill but wouldn’t let her ex husband Steve Newman eat.
it was like he was the runt of the litter and the bigger stronger pups kept pushing him away from the tit… he died thank God
he said “Let me in I don’t wanna die y’all!”
Nakeya_J or Keke thanks to Unshake says:
LMAO I see today DTTS did not have to make up a fight. hahahaha
We supposed to be helping Miany “name her ovaries” though. #see47andkeepupyo
How we got a crisis before 10?
But GA, did you feel the gusto that Eric had when he ripped dude’s genitals off and tossed them like it was nothing
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When Bill stomped that man in the face :/
Smonae says:
Good Morning All
I cant stand Sarah azz, I thought for sure Jason was gonna kill her
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“GOD LOVES YOU JASOOOOONN!!!!!!” *speeds off in the minivan*
aramel Rain says:
3 kids and still not married? If she’s not married, why give the kid his last name? Why even put these YT people in your business like that? We gotta do better. This is dumb.
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Um because he’s the father
We have enough children in our communities that don’t have their fathers. Why wouldn’t the child be allowed to have his last name? Don’t really get that one.
Smonae
I personally will wait to get married and have children with my husband or until I turn 30, whichever comes first.
*pumps the brakes*
But, WHAT IF that guy that you said wont nud in you, happens to nud in you, and you accidentally become pregnant, and do not want to have an abortion—Then What? Life! That’s what
And what if he doesn’t want to marry you, and you happen to get pregnant agane
Things happen honey bun
Everyday…
Look lemmie go get some water.. ain’t no crisis over here
I say name one Holy and the other Ghost, and see if folk got a problem with that!
How we got a crisis before 10?
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@DTTS oh sorry. Ok Miany’s ovaries….how about Miany’s Oven Luvin Ovaries
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Doc, I had nothing to do with this, I ain’t even read yet
And now Cuba! You just made me snort out loud!!!!!


oh lawd
Can’t we all just get along? LOL
Nakeya_J or Keke thanks to Unshake says:
@DTTS oh sorry. Ok Miany’s ovaries….how about Miany’s Oven Luvin Ovaries
I like it, I really do

Maybe we can sqeeze the word “juicy” in there
@Nakeya and Caramel
Honestly, I kind of regret not giving Lil Razz Mr. Razz’s last name when he was born. I was actually trying to be spiteful because he cussed me out for changing my mind on our son’s first name from Bradley to
Raphaelwhen we weren’t together. This was the only way I was being spiteful though. I never kept him from him or lied to him about the baby, like them hood boogers do. Anyway, now that Mr. Razz are married and such, we have to go through the process of adding his last name, or changing my maiden name to his father’s name. I think most of the time when women don’t give the children the last name of the father, sometimes it’s to be spiteful.@DTTS…smh….dont start no foolishness
male ovaries those would be the ones that produce the male children….you know lil boys???
Doesn’t Talk To Strangers says:
I personally will wait to get married and have children with my husband or until I turn 30, whichever comes first.
*pumps the brakes*
But, WHAT IF that guy that you said wont nud in you, happens to nud in you, and you accidentally become pregnant, and do not want to have an abortion—Then What? Life! That’s what
And what if he doesn’t want to marry you, and you happen to get pregnant agane Things happen honey bun Everyday…
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… Plus, my body aint built for that. I have a fat gene in my fam and after 2 kids yo body goes to hail and aint no bouncing back without surgery.
I hope the judge makes orders to stop giving children these made-up, ignorant ass names.
White people can get the same treatment too. Apple is a fruit….North West is a direction.
MSVALLDAY says:
aramel Rain says:
3 kids and still not married? If she’s not married, why give the kid his last name? Why even put these YT people in your business like that? We gotta do better. This is dumb.
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Um because he’s the father We have enough children in our communities that don’t have their fathers. Why wouldn’t the child be allowed to have his last name? Don’t really get that one.
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The mama said no, hence the reason they were in court
Scratch what I just said Nakeya, we should put “puzz” somewhere in it :hahah:
Awwww Razzle
, whatcha gonna do? 
Just booked the birthday trip
yes!!!! 
When Bill A-Town Stomped dude’s face… man I wouldn’t have given him the satisfaction of killing him. I would have let him bleed ALL the way out.
But they got so damn high after eating Bill.. Like how Pam was dancing with the fat man.
Lovely One says:
I hope the judge makes orders to stop giving children these made-up, ignorant ass names.
White people can get the same treatment too. Apple is a fruit….North West is a direction
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GA :hugs: Sandy

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*pumps the brakes agane*

Hun, you don’t know what you’ll do—BECAUSE once you have a living little person inside you—ALL BETS ARE OFF! Especially if you love the father. Now there is a 50/50 chance that you’d decide to get an abortion–but who knows
Leave Blue Ivy out of it
Hun, you don’t know what you’ll do—BECAUSE once you have a living little person inside you—ALL BETS ARE OFF! Especially if you love the father. Now there is a 50/50 chance that you’d decide to get an abortion–but who knows
DTTS- we’re changing lil razz name to his rightful last name which is mr. razz’s last name… and mine
but only after we move to NM cause idk if both parent’s have to be present and we wanted to do it together…. I guess it’s worth looking up.
He already knows his whole name though, he corrects me if I say anything other wise.
It’s going to be hell trying to get him to spell it since its so long though
Mark, Malaki, Luke, John, Judas, Jehovah, King, Abraham, Isaac, Isaiah, Ruth, Sarah, Mary, Ezekiel, Zacchaeus
All off limits
*mama voice* Shut IT Up Kenya!
#ikidikid
ION care what who names what
@Miany :hug:And whoot whoot on the bday trip! Where are you going again? And when is the bday?
And the back and forth is healthy sometimes. We all have strong opinions in here. And most of the time, no love is lost.
@DTTS ok I like juicy better than Puzz. Ok so either Miany’s Juicy Oven Luvin Ovaries or Miany’s Puzz Poppin O. lol
I think the Judge was out of line, aint TIP oldest son named Messiah
The only thing that judge should’ve weighed in on was the last name, the way I see if it, if the man wants to be apart of the child life why not give the child his last name, its his seed
Caramel Rain says:
Mark, Malaki, Luke, John, Judas, Jehovah, King, Abraham, Isaac, Isaiah, Ruth, Sarah, Mary, Ezekiel, Zacchaeus
All off limits
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*doing a “kenya”*
But why?
Ashiiiid… Mr Razz was on some boolsheet when it was time to pony up to the job and buy them expansuv ass bottles of formula
Thank yelluh heyzuz for WIC
This is why we’re saying life happens love. You ever hear of the expression “God laughs when you try to tell him your plans..”?
BrownskinQT says:
Hun, you don’t know what you’ll do—BECAUSE once you have a living little person inside you—ALL BETS ARE OFF! Especially if you love the father. Now there is a 50/50 chance that you’d decide to get an abortion–but who knows
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who getting an abortion?
Not I, I aint going to hell for murder. I SAID I would love my baby but wouldnt keep giving him kids if he wouldnt murry me. If I was pregnant right now, I wouldnt be mad. I’d actually be happy that way he stuck with me for 18 yrs
I got him right where I want him..
YOU STUCK WITH ME SUCKA muhahahahaha *evil laugh* Just playing,
But not really
Razzle, that’s funny
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@DTTS ok I like juicy better than Puzz. Ok so either Miany’s Juicy Oven Luvin Ovaries or Miany’s Puzz Poppin O. lol
I say we call it the ‘puzz’ one ONLY when she’s ovulating
Messiah doesnt mean God. It means, “the promised and expected deliverer of the Jewish people”.. the second meaning is “Jesus Christ, regarded by Christians as fulfilling this promise and expectation.”
If you can’t take the time to understand what your child’s name mean, then, IT SHOULD BE CHANGED.
I am always annoyed at people who name their children names based on sound versus what it truly means. I agree with the judge.
Yew said no to Kenya2, Kenya3
Fay!
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@DTTS ok I like juicy better than Puzz. Ok so either Miany’s Juicy Oven Luvin Ovaries or Miany’s Puzz Poppin O. lol
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I think I missed this…
When Rev Newlin looked up at Sarah and said “I always loved youuuuuuu Jason Stackhouse” I just knew he was finna say Sarah’s name #weak
#Jason is fine tho lol
I am always annoyed at people who name their children names…….
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Sounds like you’s guys would get along
*snickers*
to you and Jennifah 
And
IDK!! Leave me lone
I have Indian cousins named, “Glowing Rainbow”, “Bright Star” & “Glowing Rainbow”…
I would’ve thought they didn’t like their names when we were coming up, but they named their kids, “Wind Warrior”, etc.,,
Whether the name means something to the JUDGE, or not, this wasn’t HER battle!
My name is CARRINGTON for God’s sake!
Now, I do know someone named Fletcheree who could’ve benefitted from a court step-in to save her from ME!!!
Not a name I would choose for my baby but this surely isn’t the judge’s call. The nerve of her naming someone else’s child!
Isn’t one of T.I and Tiny’s kids named Messiah?….I think the name should be off limits tho seriously…but it a chick can come up with some sort of name like LaMerinque for a boy then anyone should be able to name their kid whatever.
It’s frightening how much power judges have.