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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]PRB
(139 posts)84. There's not more to it?
As in court cases, legislation, regulation, interpretation, etc.?
Everybody is for freedom of religion, at least in theory. No one will say otherwise, at least to your face. Dig further, and you will see where churches are doing something else.
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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