The recent SCOTUS ruling and the Different Religious Organization within the US.

2015-07-01T15:42:50-04:00

So...here is the questions. With all of the flap about the SCOTUS and the Gay marriage, and the new thing I read this morning, about one millionaire couple suing a church, because they want to be married in that church, along with the Judges and county clerks refusing to give marriage licenses to same sex couple, because of deep rooted beliefs, but that goes against their duty based on their position, and last but least a Senator stating, that in the end, the groups will have no recourse but to do it. Ok, so I understand the Christian churches are under fire for this, BUT unlike the UN and Embassies of foreign countries that do not have to follow this ruling in this country, how are the Mosque, Temples and Synagogues and other religious groups in this country going to react when they are approached for the same rights? Muslims say is it against the Koran, Judaism says it is unholy, as well as the Bible, depending on interpretation. See, I see all the flap over Christians, but there are, who knows how many different religions in the US. Just a thought, question, but I am in no way trying to start argument either. I just want to see if this thought has crossed others minds as well.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Jul 1 at 2015 3:58 PM

2015-07-01T15:58:05-04:00

This falls back to Hobby Lobby.

Churches are "closely held" with deep Religious beliefs. Making them perform an act outside of that is counter Exercise of Freedom of Religion.

This is different than Government organizations, which are products of the People, and directly subject to the Protections.

In essence, it's opposite sides of the same argument.

The recent ruling has nothing to do with Compelling the People (Hobby Lobby). It has to do with Equal Protections (Loving v. Virginia).

Response by SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. made Jul 1 at 2015 4:06 PM

2015-07-01T16:06:47-04:00

There is nothing that forces anyone to marry anyone.
What is forced is the issuing of marriage licenses.
IMHO if a County Clerk doesn't want to do the job they are sworn to do, I hope the door doesn't smack them too hard on the way out.

Response by Col Joseph Lenertz made Jul 1 at 2015 4:40 PM

2015-07-01T16:40:25-04:00

Incremental changes work, and will continue to work, because we as a nation have a very short memory.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jul 2 at 2015 1:14 PM

2015-07-02T13:14:08-04:00

Separation of Church and State does not extend down to public servants. Since those servants are not acting in an official capacity of their religion, they need to follow the law and do their jobs.