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Monday, June 29, 2015

Gay Marriage Is Law: My Two Major Concerns - Pt.1

SCOTUS has spoken on the issue of gay marriage, making it legal throughout the country. This decision has evoked strong emotions.  Supporters are elated and feel empowered, while those who oppose it feel defeated, fearful and even angry, believing that the Supreme Court usurped the rights of voters and legislatures in deciding the matter.  I have no legal training, but I do know that in the 37 states where gay marriage laws already existed, the law was ordered by courts in 26 of those states, the legislature made the decision in eight, and only three states allowed citizens to vote on the issue. But all of that is old news now.  Going forward, I have two major concerns.



Concern #1:  The impact the decision will have on religious liberty.  Now that the high court has ruled that gay marriage is a constitutional right, it's inevitable that situations will arise (either