“Religious Restoration” Acts – Not Just About The Gays!

[beam me up scottie]

From the Awkward Moments Children's Bible website (thanks PeaceNikki!):

“Religious Restoration” Acts – Not Just About The Gays!




I feel like I must be missing something.

With the latest “Religious Freedom Restoration Act” being signed into Indiana law by Governor Mike Pence yesterday, I feel like much of the media and blogosphere is losing sight of the true absurdity of these “discrimination” laws that keep popping up around the country. In short, they aren’t only about giving Christians the right to refuse service to homosexuals because of their religious beliefs (devoutly religious bakers, dressmakers, or photographers being forced by the government to provide services to gay couples getting married because… Jesus). In fact, in the case of Indiana – the text of the bill never mentions Christianity or homosexuals. Not once.

Instead, the irony of all of these “Religious Freedom Discrimination” bills (like those in various stages in Arizona and Michigan) is that they open a can of worms – inviting ANYBODY to refuse service to ANYONE that is at odds with their “freedom of religious practice.”

Yes, generally speaking, that means that it goes both ways. All ways, really. It is not only the gay community that should be nervous…

A Muslim could refuse service to a Christian because of their blasphemy of Mohammed
A Jew could refuse service to a Palestinian because of the disputes in Gaza
A Scientologist could deny a Buddhist because of their e-meter readings
A Christian could refuse service to an atheist because… (choose any reason)
A Hindu could refuse service to a cattle rancher because… cows!

Absurd enough yet? Let’s go on…

A Catholic could refuse a Protestant
A Baptist could refuse a Lutheran
A Presbyterian could refuse a Methodist

There are literally thousands of Christian denominations that all disagree on something. Need I go on?!?!?!

The best part is – all of this blatant divisiveness would not only be invited by, but protected by the government!

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If the religious majority of Christian voters and legislators in these states truly want more division and hostility, I say – be careful what you wish for. Unfortunately, when rational people oppose such blatant discrimination and division eventually stand up against these voters, legislators, and businesses – what tends to happen? That’s right – more “persecution” of the poor Christians! (It’s almost as if that was the strategic objective all along.)

He's right, if they ultimately fail to legalize discrimination it will be just another example of how libruls (the same ones who are viciously attacking defenseless traditional marriage) are ruining this country at the expense of decent christian citizens.

Because it's their country.

And they need to take it back.

From freedom haters.