Some states take their religious services very seriously. Breaking these laws could send you straight from the chapel to the cooler for something as simple as a sneeze. Though these appear to all still be on the books, a lawyer probably wouldn't have a prayer of successfully prosecuting anyone arrested for eating peanuts in church. At least, we hope not...
Courtesy of DumbLaws.com, here are eleven strange church laws that could get you arrested.
*Alabama*It is illegal to wear a fake mustache that causes laughter in church.
*Delaware*In Rehoboth it is illegal to whisper in church.
*Maine*Shotguns must be taken to church in the event of a Native American attack.
*Massachussetts*In Boston, it is against the law to eat peanuts while in church.
*Mississippi*Private citizens may arrest anyone who disturbs a church service.
*Nebraska*In Omaha, it's illegal to sneeze or burp during a church service.
*New York*In New York City, it is illegal to fart in church with the intention of causing a disturbance.*North Carolina*It is illegal to have sex in a churchyard.*Ohio*It is against the law to kill a housefly within 160 feet of a church without a license.
*Texas*It is illegal to go to church in disguise.
*West Virginia*In Nicholas County, no clergy members may tell jokes or humorous stories from the pulpit during church services. Reported by Huffington Post 8 hours ago.
Courtesy of DumbLaws.com, here are eleven strange church laws that could get you arrested.
*Alabama*It is illegal to wear a fake mustache that causes laughter in church.
*Delaware*In Rehoboth it is illegal to whisper in church.
*Maine*Shotguns must be taken to church in the event of a Native American attack.
*Massachussetts*In Boston, it is against the law to eat peanuts while in church.
*Mississippi*Private citizens may arrest anyone who disturbs a church service.
*Nebraska*In Omaha, it's illegal to sneeze or burp during a church service.
*New York*In New York City, it is illegal to fart in church with the intention of causing a disturbance.*North Carolina*It is illegal to have sex in a churchyard.*Ohio*It is against the law to kill a housefly within 160 feet of a church without a license.
*Texas*It is illegal to go to church in disguise.
*West Virginia*In Nicholas County, no clergy members may tell jokes or humorous stories from the pulpit during church services. Reported by Huffington Post 8 hours ago.
