# Father Gets Final Say in Church Battle | Burlington News

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Podcast: [Burlington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/burlington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606141)
Published: 2026-09-03T05:02:43+00:00
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A Maine Supreme Court ruling gives a father final authority over his daughter’s church attendance after she was reportedly traumatized by her mother’s frequent exposure to an evangelical church that portrayed him as an enemy. The court sided with the dad, Matthew Bradeen, who claimed the church’s teachings — especially about the rapture — were psychologically harming his 11-year-old daughter. While parents are meant to share decisions, the court ruled the father’s word was final when religious exposure became contentious. Now, Liberty Counsel, representing the mother Emily Bickford, plans to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing the ruling violates First Amendment rights and shows hostility toward religious expression. The father’s team is confident in the ruling, but with 90 days to file, this high-stakes legal battle is far from over. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a8774351ef62b725

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