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RSApril 4, 2015, 11:22 amPatty,
You are pretty sneaky aren\'t you? I did wonder about the paragraph about kids and guns. That was so out of character for you.
Again, the Indiana and Arkansas original bills were a whole lot different than other similar legislation and what was Clinton speaking about. I have met both Bill and Hillary numerous times over the years and have heard they both speak in person about human rights. I can tell you with the utmost certainty that Bill Clinton would not support the discriminatory original bills in Indiana and Arkansas. You would be hard pressed to find any quotes stating that he supported that legislation.
There is a line between religious freedom and blatant discrimination and the week proved that our society now and most of us already, believed that it is neither legal or \"Christian\" to discriminate against a group of people because we don\'t like how they live.
By the way, the Constitution states \"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof...\" It says nothing about using religion as a basis to discriminate and was an attempt to prevent the King of England from establishing a state sponsored religion. It does not say to \"sponsor a Christian nation\" but the ability to worship any religion Americans wanted. This statement is lost on many conservatives who try to say that the founders of our country established a \"Christian\" nation.
PMApril 3, 2015, 4:12 pmThings aren\'t always as they appear Rosemary. I have come to believe that it depends who is making a point. For example, my who whole letter was based on a speech by one of your heroes, Bill Clinton I just tweaked it to fit Indiana, but it is his words, not mine you have a problem with. I too was amazed that I completely agreed with him and I\'m not sure that I did then! Here\'s the link for your reading enjoyment... http://thefederalist.com/2015/03/26/remember-when-democrats-used-to-support-religious-freedom/
RSApril 2, 2015, 9:56 pmPatty--Now that the dust has settled and it appears along with Indiana and Arkansas, your view is on the wrong side of history. You see there is nothing legal or \"Christian\" to sanction discrimination of any particular group. Even Jeb Bush backpedaled on his support of the Indiana discrimination law after the backlash proved to be detrimental to his campaign.
Now that both Arkansas and Indiana have fixed their legislation not to promote discrimination, I just heard on the news that Indiana Republicans are even saying that legislation that makes LGBT a protected class in Indiana is now moving forward. Unlike Iowa and a lot of other states there is not that protection in Indiana. There was a big difference in the Indiana and Arkansas bills than other in the country. Quite a turn-around when business reacts negatively.
You see most people realize that discrimination even in the guise of religion is wrong, if not a sin. So much for trying to equate discrimination to religious freedom. You can shout that all you want but most rational and Christian people believe that no one has a right to discriminate against someone because you do not agree with how they live.
As we celebrate Easter, let us all remember what Jesus preached--to love one another and not judge lest you be judged. Instead of shouting how \"Christian\" you are, trying living as Jesus did and treat everyone with respect and love.
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You are pretty sneaky aren\'t you? I did wonder about the paragraph about kids and guns. That was so out of character for you.
Again, the Indiana and Arkansas original bills were a whole lot different than other similar legislation and what was Clinton speaking about. I have met both Bill and Hillary numerous times over the years and have heard they both speak in person about human rights. I can tell you with the utmost certainty that Bill Clinton would not support the discriminatory original bills in Indiana and Arkansas. You would be hard pressed to find any quotes stating that he supported that legislation.
There is a line between religious freedom and blatant discrimination and the week proved that our society now and most of us already, believed that it is neither legal or \"Christian\" to discriminate against a group of people because we don\'t like how they live.
By the way, the Constitution states \"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof...\" It says nothing about using religion as a basis to discriminate and was an attempt to prevent the King of England from establishing a state sponsored religion. It does not say to \"sponsor a Christian nation\" but the ability to worship any religion Americans wanted. This statement is lost on many conservatives who try to say that the founders of our country established a \"Christian\" nation.
Now that both Arkansas and Indiana have fixed their legislation not to promote discrimination, I just heard on the news that Indiana Republicans are even saying that legislation that makes LGBT a protected class in Indiana is now moving forward. Unlike Iowa and a lot of other states there is not that protection in Indiana. There was a big difference in the Indiana and Arkansas bills than other in the country. Quite a turn-around when business reacts negatively.
You see most people realize that discrimination even in the guise of religion is wrong, if not a sin. So much for trying to equate discrimination to religious freedom. You can shout that all you want but most rational and Christian people believe that no one has a right to discriminate against someone because you do not agree with how they live.
As we celebrate Easter, let us all remember what Jesus preached--to love one another and not judge lest you be judged. Instead of shouting how \"Christian\" you are, trying living as Jesus did and treat everyone with respect and love.