Freedom Indiana opposing 'religious freedom' bill By Tony Cook
Freedom Indiana is a grass-roots coalition that helped defeat a constitutional same-sex marriage ban in Indiana last year and they are trying to do so again. They are trying to mobilize a "grass-roots army" against Senate Bill 101, which is intended to increase legal protections for those with strong religious beliefs. Freedom Indiana thinks that this bill would allow discrimination against gays and lesbians. Supporter however think that this bill would offer legal protections to business owners who don't want to provide services for same-sex marriages.
I found a more recent story today stating that Indiana did indeed pass the 'religious freedom' bill, click here for article. I am surprised that Freedom Indiana was not more successful in helping defeat this bill due to their success last year. Now that this bill has been passed, it will impact other states who may copy or create similar legislation, and it will raise many questions about the dividing line between discrimination and religious freedom. I think that there will be strong opposition to this bill and that they will not remain silent for long. I am interested to see this legislation will be challenged in the near future.
I understand why companies wouldn't want to support or pay for gay marriages especially if it is against their beliefs. all businesses want to save money so its logical to not give marriage benefits to people they deem not to be legitimately married.
ReplyDeleteI find it ironic that a group called freedom Indiana is against giving more freedom to a group of people like religious groups. I do think kt makes sense for them just because they truly believe it will allow for discrimination against same sex couples. I don't think that should be allowed if your state agrees to legalize gay marriage then it should be treated like any other marriage.
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