The mother of a child whose first name Messiah was changed by a Tennessee judge for having the same "title" as Jesus Christ is appealing the order and speaking out. "I refuse to call my child Martin," Jaleesa said. "His name is Messiah."
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The mother of a child whose first name Messiah was changed by a Tennessee judge for having the same "title" as Jesus Christ is appealing the order and speaking out. "I refuse to call my child Martin," Jaleesa said. "His name is Messiah."