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The Straight Story

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Thu Jan 12, 2012, 11:42 AM Jan 2012

Injured by “The Spirit,” Illinois Woman Sues Church

Injured by “The Spirit,” Illinois Woman Sues Church

Cheryl Jones got more than anticipated when she visited the Disciple Fellowship Christian Church in East St. Louis, Illinois.

During services on January 5, 2010, the church pastor laid hands on a parishioner who was then overcome with “the spirit” and fell backwards to the floor. In the process, the fallen church member knocked over another person, setting off a chain reaction in which others fell, including Jones, who claims those nearby landed on top of her.

The result was injuries to Jones’ head, neck, back and buttocks. She also lost consciousness.

Jones is now suing the church for $50,000 to cover the cost of medical expenses.

http://www.allgov.com/Unusual_News/ViewNews/Injured_by_The_Spirit_Illinois_Woman_Sues_Church_120112

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Injured by “The Spirit,” Illinois Woman Sues Church (Original Post) The Straight Story Jan 2012 OP
How do you injure your buttocks? Common Sense Party Jan 2012 #1
The Holy Ghost is knocking over lines of dominoes using parishioners? FSogol Jan 2012 #2
It was God's will that you have $50,000 in debt. Sorry. denverbill Jan 2012 #3

Common Sense Party

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1. How do you injure your buttocks?
Thu Jan 12, 2012, 11:44 AM
Jan 2012

Your tailbone, I can see--I landed on my tailbone once and that was pain for weeks.

But your buttocks? Unless you land on something sharp... ?

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