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Ted Cruz brings in the Anti-Gay Cry-Babies for his 'Religious Liberty' Campaign Video

Interesting Quote: Brian Brown

We live in a challenging time, one where our national leaders increasingly seem to deny the importance of some of our founding national principles, not the least of which is religious liberty. Indeed far from being willing to fight to defend this core foundational principle so that is passed to the next generation, some national leaders seem intent on undercutting it. Indeed, we've seen baseless charges of "bigotry" and "discrimination" leveled at those with sincerely-held religious objections to participating in things like same-sex 'wedding' ceremonies and providing health insurance coverage for abortion-inducing drugs. For a large number of governmental and cultural elites, the concept of "religious liberty" is being reduced to being able to worship in private, but not to actually live your faith principles in the public square.

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Jeb Bush plays the Religious Card

On Sunday, Jeb Bush said that gay marriage should be left up to the states. Well, that was quickly contested on social media and Jeb had to refrain his message.

This is his latest statement:

"We live in a democracy, and regardless of our disagreements, we have to respect the rule of law. I hope that we can show respect for the good people on all sides of the gay and lesbian marriage issue – including couples making lifetime commitments to each other who are seeking greater legal protections and those of us who believe marriage is a sacrament and want to safeguard religious liberty."

Religious liberty... Please.

Interesting Quote: Reverend V. Gene Robinson

But I have to ask: are religious conservatives confusing the pain of finding oneself “suddenly” in the minority with actually being a victim? Both feel uncomfortable, even painful, and are fraught with anxiety. But they’re very different.

Here’s what victimization looks like: every day, especially in some places, LGBT people face the real possibility of violence because of their orientation or gender identity. Young people jump off bridges or hang themselves on playground swing sets because of the bullying and discrimination they face. In 29 states, one can be fired from one’s job simply for being gay, with no recourse to the courts. In most places, we cannot legally marry the one we love. Some of us have been kicked out of the house when we come out to our parents, and many young LGBT people find themselves homeless and on the streets because of the attitudes of their religious parents toward their LGBT children. And did I mention the everyday threat of violence?

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From the Desk of Brian Brown

A few days after meeting in Conference, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in two consolidated cases focusing on the issue of religious liberty: Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. and Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp. v. Sebelius.

These cases will be heard on March 25th — almost a year to the day after the Supreme Court took up the question of Proposition 8 in California. Lower courts had decided, in the case of Prop 8, that the voters who had taken action to protect marriage were motivated by animus and bigotry. In effect, the lower courts had maintained that people's right to express and stand up for their deeply held beliefs — a right protected by the constitution — was the legal equivalent of racism and bigotry!

Both of the Sebelius cases this year involve Christian business owners who claim that the HHS's so-called "contraception mandate" runs afoul of their protected First Amendment rights, and impinges on their liberty to conduct business as people of faith in accord with deeply held beliefs.

The theme may sound familiar — or at least it should. Recently Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal spoke at a Reagan Foundation Forum event about the "Silent War on Religious Freedom" waging in our country. He cited cases like these going before the Supreme Court as well as cases like Elane Photography as examples of one-and-the-same trend.

We have known and warned for years that the aggressive same-sex 'marriage' lobby was intent on driving people of faith out of the public square altogether. NOM's very mission statement expresses this understanding — our mission is "to protect marriage and the faith communities that sustain it."

The odd coincidental near-anniversary of the question of religious liberty returning to the Supreme Court demonstrates in an emphatic way that the issue hasn't gone away — which serves to remind us that we need more than ever to stand up and demand that our rights be respected!

And that brings to mind another anniversary that will be marked this month…

Marching for Marriage

It was a year ago this month that thousands of pro-marriage supporters from every walk of life gathered on the National Mall for the first annual March for Marriage.

Well, as I've mentioned before, we're marching again this year — on June 19th, 2014!

Gov. Jan Brewer has Vetoed SB 1062

Moments ago, I vetoed #SB1062. pic.twitter.com/gdQn0dG2vB
— Jan Brewer (@GovBrewer) February 27, 2014

With the pressure mounting, Jan got herself together vetoed SB 1062.

She knew it was wrong and foolish. Glad she was keen enough to do this.

Arizona Senate approves the 'Be a Bigot for Religious Freedoms' bill

Oh, Arizona...

Yesterday, their Senate voted 17-13 to pass SB 1062, a silly bill that gives religious groups the right to be bigots in the name of the Lord. Basically, they will be able to discriminate against LGBT people.

This bill also allows folks and businesses to refuse services to other folks or organizations that challenges their religious freedoms. This bill was fostered and pushed by the Christian Center for Arizona Policy and GOP state senator, Steve Yarborough.

Interesting when you think about it. This man is thinking this bill will protect God, by allowing folks to be assholes to others. So Christian like. Hopefully, this will completely fail, but the nerve of folks like Steve is very interesting.

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Desperate Iowa GOP introduces the Religious Conscience Protection Act

 The Haters in Iowa are getting so desperate! Now, they are trying to push a bill that will "protect religious liberty", by discriminating against gay married couples.

It would be legal for an Iowa business owner who cites religious beliefs to refuse to provide jobs, housing, goods or services to people involved in a marriage that violates his or her religious convictions, according to a bill an Iowa House subcommittee will consider on Wednesday.

House Study Bill 50, called the Religious Conscience Protection Act, would allow a person, business or organization such as a charity or fraternal group to deny services without fear of facing a civil claim or lawsuit if they think doing so would validate or recognize same-sex relationships.
The same-sex exclusion is by itself constitutionally troubling, several legal scholars and civil rights activists said.

However, the bill is so broad that it would legalize a wide spectrum of other discriminatory acts, they said. They raised questions about whether services could be denied if, say, a Christian were married to a Jew or if a woman who is 60 married a man who is half her age and the couple could not procreate.

Rep. Richard Anderson, R-Clarinda, a lawyer and sponsor of the bill, said its intent is is to protect religious liberty.

 This is really ridic. I thought faith and all that jazz, didn't need protecting. What a crock of crap! Their hate for gay marriage is truly screwing up their logic.

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Elder Dallin H. Oaks thinks Mormons are suffering like Black folks did in the 60s

There is NO comparison, sweetie!

This man cracks me up. The nerve of some people.

Focus on the Family is afraid for their Religious Liberty

Great Hera! I thought these fools were bankrupt.

Focus on the Family has sent a letter urging Congress to dismiss ENDA because it will cause massive horror on Earth.

Tom Minnery, vice president of government and public policy at Focus on the Family, said the measure would wreak havoc.

"This is going to be a minefield of new lawsuits," he said, "filed by people who are suddenly feeling that they are discriminated against by any religious object in any workplace."

The letter contains examples of Christian businesses and employees unduly harmed by ENDA-type policies. Ashley Horne, federal policy analyst for Focus on the Family Action, said ENDA's passage would threaten religious freedoms.

"Gay rights activists have wanted this bill for a long time," she said, "to keep religious employers from being able to hire and fire based on their moral convictions."

The House is expected to take action on ENDA before the December recess. Horne said the letter makes clear Focus' opposition to its passage.

"We want representatives to vote 'no' on this bill," she said. "It is a direct attack on religious liberty."

Interesting, Miss Ashley. Too bad you keep using your liberties to stop ours.


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