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President Biden Signs So-Called “Respect for Marriage” Act Into Law

Dec 14, 2022Jerry CoxLGBTLGBT, Same-Sex Marriage

On Tuesday President Biden signed the so-called federal “Respect for Marriage” Act into law.

The law does more than simply recognize same-sex marriage.

It puts faith-based adoption and foster care agencies who do not believe in same-sex marriage at greater risk.

The law also creates a private right of action that will have a chilling effect on the free exercise of religion nationwide.

This is a bad law that activists will weaponize against people of faith who believe marriage is supposed to be the union of one man and one woman.

Kroger Settles Religious Discrimination Case With Former Employees in Conway, Promises to Adopt New Policy

Dec 13, 2022Jerry CoxLGBTLGBT

Earlier this fall Kroger agreed to pay $180,000 to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit with two former employees in Conway.

As part of the settlement, Kroger agreed to create a religious accommodation policy and provide better religious discrimination training to store managers.

In September of 2020 the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a religious discrimination lawsuit against a Kroger store in Conway after two employees allegedly were fired for declining to wear rainbow-colored aprons at work.

According to the lawsuit, the employees believed the rainbow emblem was meant to endorse LGBTQ values and lifestyles, and felt that wearing it would violate their religious beliefs.

It may have taken two years, but it’s good to see a victory for religious freedom in this situation.

You can read the federal EEOC statement about the lawsuit here.

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In the British Isles, Priests Shock the Public With the Truth

Nov 28, 2022John StonestreetLGBTLGBT

Recently, a visiting priest in Kerry, Ireland, spoke clearly about sexuality and gender during his homily. Of transgenderism and same-sex sexual activity, he stated, “That is sinful. That is a mortal sin.” He then described the power and possibility of forgiveness. In response, the Irish Mirror called his message “bizarre.” The Bishop of Kerry apologized, saying that Sean Sheehy’s views “do not represent the Christian position.”

Except of course, they do. Unlike those of at least five bishops in the Church of England, who called this month for same-sex marriage ceremonies to be officiated in the Church.

In response, Calvin Robinson, another “shocking priest”—so shocking the Church of England wouldn’t ordain him—boldly reminded them that “Christ will not fit into your box” of re-interpreting Scripture.

Culture is most powerful in what it normalizes, and when lies are normalized, the truth becomes shocking. Thank God for Christian ministers willing to “shock” and speak truth.