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Jenya · 05-10-2005, 11:04 AM

Jesus Christ Denied W. Va. Driver's Licence

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tuesday, May 10, 2005

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Even Jesus Christ can't circumvent the rules for getting a driver's licence in West Virginia.

Attempts to prove his name really is Christ have led the man born as Peter Robert Phillips Jr. through a lengthy legal battle and a recent victory in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.

"This all started with him expressing his faith and his respect and love for Jesus Christ," attorney A.P. Pishevar told The Associated Press. "Now he needs to document it for legal reasons."

Described by his attorney as a white-haired businessman in his mid-50s, Christ is moving to West Virginia to enjoy a slower lifestyle. He bought property and has a U.S. passport, Social Security card and Washington driver's licence bearing the name Jesus Christ.

But he still falls short of West Virginia title and licence transfer requirements because his Florida birth certificate has his original name on it and he has been unable to obtain an official name change in Washington.

"We just need official documentation that that's his name," said Doug Stump, commissioner of the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles. "He will be treated no different than anybody else."

Christ applied for the legal name change in May 2003, but it was denied by District of Columbia Superior Court Judge Tim Murphy because "taking the name of Jesus Christ may provoke a violent reaction or may significantly offend people."

In his appeal, Christ's attorney argued that Phillips had changed his name to Jesus Christ 15 years earlier, and "has been using the name since then without incident."

The appeals court last month sent the name-change proposal back to the lower court, saying some required hearings in the case had not been held.

Any comment from the man in the middle of this legal tussle?

"Christ is not speaking to the press at this time," Pishevar said.

SOURCE: Toronto Star

James"Thunder"Early · 05-10-2005, 11:09 AM

Sterling Holobyte · 05-10-2005, 11:24 AM

Any word on whether he is changing his middle initial to "H"?

*MIBabe03* · 05-10-2005, 11:26 AM

Bummer man.

MsOrange · 05-10-2005, 12:10 PM

"Christ is not speaking to the press at this time," Pishevar said.

I think i'v heard everything

TripperFan · 05-10-2005, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Phillips

Any relation to you Dr. Phillips???!!

(There's one in every family)!

Dr. Jazz · 05-10-2005, 12:24 PM

I work for the state of WV & I met this guy a couple months ago when he came into my office looking for the state Tax Dept, which was in another part of the building. Apparently he had trouble getting his taxes done too. My friends over in the DMV said that he threatened to strike them all down with lepracy if they don't give him his driver's license

marmalade · 05-10-2005, 12:29 PM

TripperFan · 05-10-2005, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Jazz

I work for the state of WV & I met this guy a couple months ago when he came into my office looking for the state Tax Dept, which was in another part of the building. Apparently he had trouble getting his taxes done too. My friends over in the DMV said that he threatened to strike them all down with lepracy if they don't give him his driver's license

At least he has a sense of humor - he'll need it!!!

See - just the threat of striking you down with leprosy is proof that he can't be the real thing - JC wouldn't do that!! (Although he might rip off your shoes and give you a good foot washing!!)

Brent88 · 05-10-2005, 12:34 PM

TripperFan · 05-10-2005, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sterling Holobyte

Any word on whether he is changing his middle initial to "H"?

My dad's favorite middle initial!!!!

This guy's got it worse than the one I found in the Toronto phonebook a few years ago (it's now unlisted) - a listing for a Fuk Yu!! Bet his phone rang off the hook!

James"Thunder"Early · 05-10-2005, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TripperFan

Any relation to you Dr. Phillips???!!

(There's one in every family)!

No way! My relatives aren't that crazy.

Dr. Jazz · 05-10-2005, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TripperFan

At least he has a sense of humor - he'll need it!!!

See - just the threat of striking you down with leprosy is proof that he can't be the real thing - JC wouldn't do that!! (Although he might rip off your shoes and give you a good foot washing!!)

He was talkin' 'bout he can walk on water but can't get a driver's license lol

TripperFan · 05-10-2005, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Jazz

He was talkin' 'bout he can walk on water but can't get a driver's license lol

To me, if you can walk on water....you don't NEED a driver's license!!!

Hollow · 05-10-2005, 02:00 PM

that's hilarious... BUT A RIPOFF.

05-10-2005, 11:04 AM	#1
Jenya Supervisor Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: Canmore, Alberta Posts: 3,359	Jesus Christ Denied W. Va. Driver's Licence Jesus Christ Denied W. Va. Driver's Licence ASSOCIATED PRESS Tuesday, May 10, 2005 CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Even Jesus Christ can't circumvent the rules for getting a driver's licence in West Virginia. Attempts to prove his name really is Christ have led the man born as Peter Robert Phillips Jr. through a lengthy legal battle and a recent victory in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. "This all started with him expressing his faith and his respect and love for Jesus Christ," attorney A.P. Pishevar told The Associated Press. "Now he needs to document it for legal reasons." Described by his attorney as a white-haired businessman in his mid-50s, Christ is moving to West Virginia to enjoy a slower lifestyle. He bought property and has a U.S. passport, Social Security card and Washington driver's licence bearing the name Jesus Christ. But he still falls short of West Virginia title and licence transfer requirements because his Florida birth certificate has his original name on it and he has been unable to obtain an official name change in Washington. "We just need official documentation that that's his name," said Doug Stump, commissioner of the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles. "He will be treated no different than anybody else." Christ applied for the legal name change in May 2003, but it was denied by District of Columbia Superior Court Judge Tim Murphy because "taking the name of Jesus Christ may provoke a violent reaction or may significantly offend people." In his appeal, Christ's attorney argued that Phillips had changed his name to Jesus Christ 15 years earlier, and "has been using the name since then without incident." The appeals court last month sent the name-change proposal back to the lower court, saying some required hearings in the case had not been held. Any comment from the man in the middle of this legal tussle? "Christ is not speaking to the press at this time," Pishevar said. SOURCE: Toronto Star

05-10-2005, 11:09 AM	#2
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MsOrange Bringin' Sexy Back Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 6,133	"Christ is not speaking to the press at this time," Pishevar said. I think i'v heard everything

05-10-2005, 12:24 PM	#7
Dr. Jazz The Evil Empire. . . . Forum Star Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 11,074	I work for the state of WV & I met this guy a couple months ago when he came into my office looking for the state Tax Dept, which was in another part of the building. Apparently he had trouble getting his taxes done too. My friends over in the DMV said that he threatened to strike them all down with lepracy if they don't give him his driver's license

05-10-2005, 12:29 PM	#8
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05-10-2005, 02:00 PM	#15
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	that's hilarious... BUT A RIPOFF.