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In reply to the discussion: Todd Starnes: ministers who don't perform gay weddings should prepare for hate crimes charges [View all]Didn't you get the memo? Don't connect the dots on the marriage decision right on time for Jade Helm 15.
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Todd Starnes: ministers who don't perform gay weddings should prepare for hate crimes charges [View all]
shenmue
Jun 2015
OP
Of course he has not facts. This is what HE wants to happen so He can cry religious persecution.
jwirr
Jun 2015
#1
Protestants, hell. There are CATHOLICs who cannot get married in a Catholic Church.
Drahthaardogs
Jun 2015
#92
Every single piece of legislation has exempted performance due to religious beliefs
underpants
Jun 2015
#3
You do realize that the free exercise of religion is a constitutional right (First Amendment)
Ms. Toad
Jun 2015
#22
And the Constitution says churches and private clubs get to choose their members
jeff47
Jun 2015
#62
YOu don't get the part about freedom of religion being a part of the Constitution do you?
onenote
Jun 2015
#63
Okay, but common sense should tell you that there's a reason that this dividing line exists.
Yo_Mama
Jun 2015
#93
The courts have long given wide latitude to ministers and churches when it comes to determining who
LanternWaste
Jun 2015
#53
Speaking as an ordained minister of the Universal Life Church of Modesto, California
FrodosPet
Jun 2015
#11
That is the law in all states. Ministers cannot break the law, anymore than anyone else can.
ladyVet
Jun 2015
#30
I went to High School in EastTN with a Todd Starnes... wonder if he is the same guy?? I seem to
Ghost in the Machine
Jun 2015
#20
You mean like the rabbi who made it clear that he would never officiate at our wedding...
Hekate
Jun 2015
#23
Rubbish. They're all going to be rounded up in Jade Helm 15 and detained in empty Wal-Marts.
tanyev
Jun 2015
#25