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Originally Posted by Brian Swartz
So much going on here  .
** Stage 2: This is where we are now. From politics to the professional. We know for example now that anywhere there are public accommodation laws on the books, a person of religious convictions that objects cannot be involved in any business involved in catering to weddings in any fashion. Photographers, bakers, wedding chapels, those who might operate venues used for weddings, etc. As Roberts mentioned in his dissent, this type of thing will almost certainly continue. He mentioned private adoption agencies and religious colleges, there are many other places where this will come in. At least at this point, the conscientious person of faith who won't participate in or support same-sex marriages will continue to be pushed out of a number of important avenues of business. |
So now we care about freedom to operate a business how we want. Last I checked Christians were behind a lot of the Blue Laws. I can't buy a car on Sunday in Illinois. When I lived in Minnesota I couldn't buy booze on Sundays either. Every state has their share of these laws which were motivated by religion.
There are laws that ban adult establishments from being operated near a place of worship (strip clubs, porn stores, etc). These businesses are constantly being targeted by religious groups. Christians pushed hard for obscenity prosecutions when Bush was in power and we saw a huge rise in that. Medical centers are fought tooth and nail if they provide legal abortions. Pharmaceutical companies are hindered in putting contraceptives on the market. I could go on and on and not even touch on the tax exempt status and other financial benefits that give distinct business advantages.
So drop the "pushed out of a number of business avenues" bullshit. It makes you guys look like massive hypocrites.