From Associated Press -
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.—A man says he was so consumed by the spirit of God that he fell and hit his head while worshipping.
Now he wants Lakewind Church to pay $2.5 million for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Matt Lincoln says he is suing after the church’s insurance company denied his claim for medical bills.
The 57-year-old has had two surgeries since the June 2007 injury but still feels pain in his back and legs.
He says he was asking God to have “a real experience” while praying.
Lincoln says he has fallen from the force of the spirit before but has always been caught by someone.
Lawyers for the church say other congregants saw him on the floor laughing after his fall. They say he failed to look out for his own safety.
This doesn’t surprise me. I have been to many services where you see falls and wonder if the person is hurt or not. There is still some religious debate in my mind about these “spiritual falls” I personally have never “fell out” from God touching me, But I have seen others close to me that I trust and respect fall. Now whether they are playing to the crowd and giving “courtesy” falls, I do not know. All of this is beside the point. Should you be able to sue a church because the power of God falls on you and you fall? That is the question. I want comments people. Start now!
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