The city of Colorado Springs said Monday it is reviewing the advertising policies of Mountain Metro Transit after a local pastor was told his advertisements on bus benches in Colorado Springs would be barred if they use the name Jesus.

Mountain Metro Transit recognizes that it acted “hastily” in dealing with the pastor and his advertisements, the city said.

The city attorney is working to ensure the advertisements comply with the law and no action regarding the advertisements will take place until the attorney finishes his review, the city said.

Lawson Perdue, a pastor at Charis Christian Center in west Colorado Springs for 15 years, said he was told if the name Jesus was allowed, hate messages would have to be allowed, too.

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