{"id":27707,"date":"2016-02-29T10:13:40","date_gmt":"2016-02-29T15:13:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rightwinggranny.com\/?p=27707"},"modified":"2016-02-29T10:13:40","modified_gmt":"2016-02-29T15:13:40","slug":"symbolism-over-substance-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rightwinggranny.com\/?p=27707","title":{"rendered":"Symbolism Over Substance?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There is a conflict in America right now as to the exact meaning of the First Amendment<\/a> as regards to religious freedom. One of the questions being asked is whether or not Christians who choose to enter the business world still have the right to act according to their Christian beliefs<\/a>. Does a Christian businessman have the right to choose<\/a> who he does business with? In January I posted a story<\/a> about a couple who is required to do re-education training because they refused to host a homosexual wedding. I had never considered re-education training as an American<\/a> concept.<\/p>\n

The latest chapter in the war against Christian ideas in the marketplace has occurred in Oklahoma<\/a>. Eagle Rising<\/a> posted a story on February 27th about a law proposed by an Oklahoma Democrat<\/a> in the state legislature.<\/p>\n

The article reports:<\/p>\n

Democrat state Rep. Emily Virgin believes that Christian businesses<\/a> should be forced to post a public notice<\/a> that they will be discriminating against homosexuals, if those businesses are to be allowed to claim the right to refuse service based on religious beliefs<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

That\u2019s right, if you\u2019re a Christian businessman in Oklahoma and you don\u2019t believe that you should be forced to participate in a gay wedding, Democrats<\/a> want to force your business to post a public scarlet letter detailing your \u201cbigoted\u201d beliefs!<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is the text of the law:<\/p>\n

\u201cAny person not wanting to participate in any of the activities set forth in subsection A of this section based on sexual orientation<\/a>, gender identity<\/a> or race of either party to the marriage shall post notice of such refusal in a manner clearly visible to the public in all places of business, including websites. The notice may refer to the person\u2019s religious beliefs, but shall state specifically which couples the business does not serve by referring to a refusal based upon sexual orientation, gender identity or race.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The law was suggested in response to a Republican bill that would allow Christian businessmen to operate their businesses in accordance with Biblical principles.<\/p>\n

The article further notes:<\/p>\n

The right to practice your faith as you see fit (as long as you aren\u2019t infringing on the rights of others) is the cornerstone of our nation\u2019s stability and health. Along with that, the right to choose who we do business with and when we do business is the very foundation of free market capitalism<\/a>. The moment we allow the government (or some fascist group of rabid socialists) to force us to act against our religious beliefs, or force us to work as indentured servants at the beck and call of others\u2026 that is the moment that we have LOST our nation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Something to consider as we approach this election season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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