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06-26-2015, 07:09 PM
Well said Pulp!
As bad as this decision was, here is a little hope for our freedom of speech and expression - for us and for Christian organizations. Kennedy wrote this in his pro same-sex "marriage" opinion:
"Finally, it must be emphasized that religions, and those who adhere to religious doctrines, may continue to advocate with utmost, sincere conviction that, by divine precepts, same-sex marriage should not be condoned. The First Amendment ensures that religious organizations and persons are given proper protection as they seek to teach the principles that are so fulfilling and so central to their lives and faiths, and to their own deep aspirations to continue the family structure they have long revered. The same is true of those who oppose same-sex marriage for other reasons. In turn, those who believe allowing samesex marriage is proper or indeed essential, whether as a matter of religious conviction or secular belief, may engage those who disagree with their view in an open and searching debate. "
As bad as this decision was, here is a little hope for our freedom of speech and expression - for us and for Christian organizations. Kennedy wrote this in his pro same-sex "marriage" opinion:
"Finally, it must be emphasized that religions, and those who adhere to religious doctrines, may continue to advocate with utmost, sincere conviction that, by divine precepts, same-sex marriage should not be condoned. The First Amendment ensures that religious organizations and persons are given proper protection as they seek to teach the principles that are so fulfilling and so central to their lives and faiths, and to their own deep aspirations to continue the family structure they have long revered. The same is true of those who oppose same-sex marriage for other reasons. In turn, those who believe allowing samesex marriage is proper or indeed essential, whether as a matter of religious conviction or secular belief, may engage those who disagree with their view in an open and searching debate. "
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U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by Pulp Fiction - 06-26-2015, 04:11 PM
U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by Jarons - 06-26-2015, 04:27 PM
U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by Harry Rex Vonner - 06-26-2015, 07:02 PM
U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by WideRight05 - 06-26-2015, 07:09 PM
U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by Memo Luna - 06-26-2015, 07:12 PM
U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by Memo Luna - 06-26-2015, 07:17 PM
U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by Pulp Fiction - 06-26-2015, 07:28 PM
U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by Motley - 06-26-2015, 08:11 PM
U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by Real Badman - 06-26-2015, 08:25 PM
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U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by Harry Rex Vonner - 06-26-2015, 11:38 PM
U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by Motley - 06-27-2015, 12:27 AM
U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by Harry Rex Vonner - 06-27-2015, 01:46 AM
U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by Memo Luna - 06-27-2015, 04:16 AM
U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by WideRight05 - 06-27-2015, 04:43 AM
U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by Memo Luna - 06-27-2015, 02:06 PM
U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by WideRight05 - 06-27-2015, 07:32 PM
U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by Motley - 06-27-2015, 11:02 PM
U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by WideRight05 - 06-27-2015, 11:56 PM
U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by Gitback Coach - 06-28-2015, 12:25 AM
U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by WideRight05 - 06-28-2015, 02:01 AM
U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by Motley - 06-28-2015, 04:00 AM
U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by Truth - 06-28-2015, 05:59 AM
U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by WideRight05 - 06-29-2015, 12:15 AM
U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by TheRealThing - 06-29-2015, 04:11 AM
U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by Demarcus ware - 06-29-2015, 04:20 AM
U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by TheRealThing - 06-29-2015, 04:43 AM
U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by Harry Rex Vonner - 06-29-2015, 05:02 AM
U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by TheRealThing - 06-29-2015, 03:28 PM
U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by Truth - 06-29-2015, 03:43 PM
U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by WideRight05 - 06-29-2015, 04:44 PM
U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by Motley - 06-29-2015, 05:07 PM
U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by Demarcus ware - 06-29-2015, 05:15 PM
U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by PirateTech31 - 06-29-2015, 05:54 PM
U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Same-Sex Marriage - by Harry Rex Vonner - 06-29-2015, 07:00 PM
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