Why is it so hard to respect someone's religious views? It's not like there aren't a dozen other bakeries out there happy to bake whatever cake they want.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook Speaks Out Against Indiana's 'Religious Freedom' Law
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Why is it so hard to respect someone's religious views? It's not like there aren't a dozen other bakeries out there happy to bake whatever cake they want.
I'll never understand how some people interpret the Constitution's ban on establishing a state-sponsored religion, as an invitation to discriminate. This opens up a huge can of worms, as most religions essentially say their own system is correct, and if you don't believe it, you're sinning. Is it legal for Christian-owned establishments to ban Jews, Muslims, etc.? After all, many Christians believe you go to hell if you're not Christian. What about all the other restrictions in the Bible, so conveniently ignored? Bans on beards, tattoos, jewelry, etc. Is it OK to allow discrimination against people who have those features? Where does it end?
It's idiots like this who ignore the literal phrase "well-regulated" which appears in the second amendment, and interpret it as meaning "no regulation" for firearms whatsoever. Plus, that whole thing about it being oriented at militias, which implies that gun owners are actually official members of a state militia. And I say all this as a gun owner.
At the end of the day, there's only one reason why this stuff gets passed. Lobbying, and the money behind it. Logic has no role at all. Face it, people -- our system is corrupt.
It's idiots like this who ignore the literal phrase "well-regulated" which appears in the second amendment, and interpret it as meaning "no regulation" for firearms whatsoever. Plus, that whole thing about it being oriented at militias, which implies that gun owners are actually official members of a state militia. And I say all this as a gun owner.
At the end of the day, there's only one reason why this stuff gets passed. Lobbying, and the money behind it. Logic has no role at all. Face it, people -- our system is corrupt.
Ummm...that's what this law allows. A restaurant can say "you two are gay, you offend my religion, therefore get out." That will only be the beginning. I hope you can understand the difference.
If you go and start insulting coworkers, then no, you're not allowed to work there. It's a business, not a church. If you insist on proselytizing, go into the clergy, because that's not why you were hired.
Ah, so they can not pay their taxes or collude with other businesses to drive up prices, yeah? Oh, that's right, that can't, because doing so is illegal. So is denying service based on inherent attributes like race, gender, ethnic background, or sexual orientation. Your meme doesn't work because no one is born a Nazi.
The First Church of Baby Sacrificers also has a "Religious Freedom" bill in the works. They MUST kidnap and murder babies or go to hell! All beliefs about supernatural matters are valid, and all actions driven by supernatural beliefs MUST be legal!
I think I'll found the First Church of Bank Robbers and Associated Outlaws(TM). It's going to be Mega!
And if the authorities try to stop us, we'll burn the heretics! Our good book says it's okay.
Seriously though, so much US religion is a self-serving joke.
I agree with you. The Gay community talks about tolerance and understanding but at the same time they have no tolerance towards people who disagree with them. IMO people should be free to say or believe whatever they like so long as they don't exercise that right through force or violence. As the man says if you don't like it go live somewhere else or go shop somewhere else.
So the way I read this is that employers can now legally fire gays and lesbians because they're gay and lesbian, without cause other than their sexual orientation?
Reading and understanding are two different things. You think it would be reasonable if a restaurant manager said "sorry, you two are fine customers, but because you are gay, you offend my religion, so you have to leave"??
As long as they can claim it infringes on their religious freedom. So, yes, you can hide behind the bible to be a bigot.
The examples we have don't show that. The truth is people are being penalized for disagreeing and not wanting to support someone's ideology. People don't refuse service to someone because they have an ideology, people refuse service because they themselves don't want to support the ideology.
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/c...or-refusing-to-host-same-sex-wedding-at-their
http://www.startribune.com/272282461.html
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2014...ing-cakes-undergo-sensitivity-training-after/
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/07/supreme-court-gay-wedding-photography_n_5104699.html
http://www.christianpost.com/news/c...dding-because-it-would-break-gods-law-124786/
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/04/washington-florist-gay-wedding_n_3866614.html
http://www.kentucky.com/2012/11/26/2421990/city-rules-hands-on-originals.html
Sounds like if your a Muslim business you can deny not only Homosexuals but Christians and women "not dressed properly" as well.
Athiests can deny Catholic women who are properly dressed Nuns as well if they feel "threatened" by them.
Gotta love Indiana...
Athiests can deny Catholic women who are properly dressed Nuns as well if they feel "threatened" by them.
Gotta love Indiana...
And then that shows up on the news or in social media and people start boycotting this business. If people are really offended by it business will drop off.
Um, being unaccepting of the notion that you should cease to exist is not a form of intolerance. That's like accusing the Jews of being intolerant because those blond-haired blue-eyed boys didn't want them around no more.
What we have is a government that is not allowed to establish a federal religion and must allow for the free practice of religion. Anything beyond that is made up.
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For people saying you should be forced to support an ideology you disagree with, how many of you think this is OK?
For people saying you should be forced to support an ideology you disagree with, how many of you think this is OK?
Seriously? Are you kidding me!? The gay community isn't asking for special treatment. They are asking for sexual preference to be ignored when conversations, decisions, and treatment is being made.
Christians are usually the most intolerable to others. I used to work at a retail store that changed their black friday ad to say "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas" and the Christian community got pissed off and refused to shop there.
People who live their life for religion instead of living their life with religion are idiots and most are hypocrites.
TOTAL BS. The reality is, states that have legalized same sex marriage have done so at the level of STATE-provided marriages. That's why you hear about lines of people outside of COURT HOUSES when a state legalizes gay marriage. And states that have legalized gay marriage have included SPECIFIC language in their laws that makes clear that churches are NOT required to perform gay marriages if that congregation finds it incompatible with their belief system.
No, the reality is, this is all about codifying discrimination. It IS about making it "ok" for a private business owner to deny providing services to someone because of their sexual orientation. These laws have been passed BECAUSE of private businesses refusing business to gays, and legal findings against such practices.
Again I ask, how is allowing someone the free practice of their own religious belief on a personal level, an invitation to allow discrimination against ANYONE ELSE who does not live in a way compatible with that religion? That sounds like ISIS or Boko Haram. Is that what Christians are trying to emulate? It's especially insane, given how Jesus was known as the guy to hang out with and befriend, oh I dunno, prostitutes and such? Disgusting.
