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“Mark of the beast” livestock case continues moving

December 30, 2009 By WRN Contributor

A hotly contested court case centered on farmers’ religious beliefs is now in the hands of a judge. Last week, Clark County District Attorney Darwin Zwieg filed his final brief in a case that pits the Old Order Amish against the government.

In Wisconsin v. Emanuel Miller Jr., Zwieg alleges the Loyal area farmer stands in violation of a state law requiring all properties where livestock live be registered with the state. Miller Jr. admits as much, but claims the rule infringes on his religious beliefs. According to testimony during an evidentiary hearing in the matter, those in Miller’s faith fear eternal damnation if they abide by the law, which they feel is a pre-cursor to the biblical ‘Mark of the Beast.’

In his brief, Zwieg notes a sincerely held religious belief should not give groups the ability to ride roughshod over the law. He cites several cults, including Heaven’s Gate; the 39 members of that group committed suicide, believing aliens would take their souls away to another level. A sincerely held belief, Zwieg writes, was wrong.

The DA also says the state has a compelling interest to promote food and animal safety, human health and the economy of the state of Wisconsin. He points to testimony from DATCP employees, who stated mandatory premise ID would greatly improve their ability to respond to an animal disease outbreak, and if one life is saved by the law, the state’s interest is compelling.

An attorney representing Miller has already filed her final brief. The case now goes to Clark County Circuit Court Judge Jon Counsell for consideration.

Contributed by Paul Knoff-WCCN

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