Criticism of Micah Beckwith for his “chats” w/”The Lord” does not infringe Beckwith’s rights under U.S. [FN1] and/or Indiana [FN2] constitutions. Beckwith’s religious beliefs, no matter how absurd, are matters into which gov’t cannot inquire. [FN3] Beckwith wants more. 1/10

Beckwith is using religion to grab political power. Beckwith is unfit to hold political office for a lot of valid reasons. In 2023, s/he was under media radar & said he would be a “thorn” in the side of a governor who steps “away from constitutional or conservative values.” [FN4] 2/10

“There’s no doubt about this, I’m in charge, and Micah is going to be someone that works with me. If he doesn’t, I think that means it will probably not be as fruitful.”[FN5] Braun’s limp vow followed Beckwith’s win over Braun’s choice for Lt Gov at June’s State convention. 3/10

Tension still appears between Braun & Beckwith. An 8/27/24 email announces Washington Twp GOP’s Lincoln Day Dinner and adds “this will be the only event Mike Braun will be in attendance for with Micah Beckwith doing the introductions. [FN6] What if? 4/10

Beckwith is sworn into office as IN LT Lt Gov. A couple of weeks into office & after Braun has snubbed Beckwith for the 5th or 6th day in a row, Beckwith decides to be that thorn of which he spoke in 2023, calls the media & holds a press conference. Beckwith speaks: 5/10

“‘The Lord’ spoke to me and said, ‘Micah [FN7], the governor is an ungodly man. His refusal to appoint you to the agencies I want you to run is sin!’” No one has demanded audio of Beckwith’s talks w/”the Lord.” Don’t say: “You cannot tempt ‘God’!” She’s not part of this. 6/10

Footnotes:
FN1. U.S. Const. Amend. I as incorporated by Amend. XIV. Everson v Bd of Education, 330 U.S. 1 (1947). “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;...” 7/10

Footnotes:
FN2. Ind. Const. Art. I, §2 “Natural right to worship”; §3 “Freedom of religious opinions and rights of conscience”; §4 Freedom of religion”; §5 “Religious test for office”; §6 “Public money for benefit of religious or theological institutions”; §7 Witness competent regardless of religious opinions.” 8/10

Footnotes:
FN3. U.S. v. Ballard, 322 U.S. 78 (1944).
FN4. See Wren, Adam, “Confessions of an (alleged) book banner,” Importantville, 09/24/2023; also: “Lord“ implored her/him to stay in politics. Gotsch, Fort Wayne Politics, 6/10/24. 9/10

Footnotes:
FN5. Volmert, Isabella, “Indiana Republicans upset Mike Braun’s choice for lieutenant governor, backing far-right pick,” Siouxland Proud, 6/15/24. (Accessed 8/27/24)
FN6. Email, 8/27/24, from “Hoosier Summit Group.”
FN7. Beckwith’s on a first-name basis w/”The Lord.” 10/10