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To: Honorable Robert J. Bentley, Governor, State of Alabama
From: The Undersigned Citizens of Alabama
Re: Special Session of the Alabama Legislature
Whereas, the United States Supreme Court issued its ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges on Friday, June 26, 2015, that requires all states to issue a license to marry between all people of the same-sex and it requires all states to recognize same-sex marriages validly performed in other jurisdictions and
Whereas, due to the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution, the state of Alabama has to submit to the Supreme Court’s opinion in Obergefell v. Hodges, and
Whereas, many people of faith in Alabama adhere to a sincere religious belief that so-called same-sex marriage directly contradicts the teachings and tenants of their religion and
Whereas, people of faith in Alabama utilize their faith as a compass in many areas of their lives including: their home, church, place of employment, businesses, education, government, law, politics, faith-based ministries and other disciplines and
Whereas, the state must also seek to preserve the rights of people of faith who find homosexual acts to be sinful conduct and therefore morally prohibited and unacceptable and
Whereas, this conflict was noted in the dissent in Obergefell v. Hodges by United States Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts along with Justices Thomas and Scalia.
We, the undersigned, respectfully petition Governor Robert Bentley to be proactive and include religious liberty among the issues to be addressed in a Special Legislative Session later this summer.
If you are having trouble signing the petition or have questions, please e-mail alabamafaith (at) gmail (dot) com.
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July 3, 2015
Governor Bentley and his colleagues in the state house need to wake up and see that the people of Alabama will not stand by while our religious liberties are trampled. This surge of support proves that we refuse to be pushed aside by judicial overreach. We are turning up the heat until our rights are protected.
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Our legislators MUST protect our religious rights. Christians are under constant attack. Please make this your #1 priority in the special session!
Gov. Bentley, You have seen around this country where people on the left with the bully pull-pits are already calling for the end of tax exempt statuses for religious institutions that disagree with the homosexual agenda of acceptance. Even in the oral arguments on page 38 of the transcript when the question was posed by Justice Scalia, Gen. Verrellie's reply was "it's going to be a problem." Don't let that problem come here to this great state against those men and women who ernestly live out the tenents of their faith. It is your responsibility to protect them from the fringe elements of the LGBT community that WILL seek to impose their will on others. If you can't full fill that obligation of your oath then you must step down now before the time runs out.
Defend the religion you claim to be a part of.
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hold true to God ,governor get this religious freedom bill passed NOW
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To: Honorable Robert J. Bentley, Governor, State of Alabama
From: The Undersigned Citizens of Alabama
Re: Special Session of the Alabama Legislature
Whereas, the United States Supreme Court issued its ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges on Friday, June 26, 2015, that requires all states to issue a license to marry between all people of the same-sex and it requires all states to recognize same-sex marriages validly performed in other jurisdictions and
Whereas, due to the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution, the state of Alabama has to submit to the Supreme Court’s opinion in Obergefell v. Hodges, and
Whereas, many people of faith in Alabama adhere to a sincere religious belief that so-called same-sex marriage directly contradicts the teachings and tenants of their religion and
Whereas, people of faith in Alabama utilize their faith as a compass in many areas of their lives including: their home, church, place of employment, businesses, education, government, law, politics, faith-based ministries and other disciplines and
Whereas, the state must also seek to preserve the rights of people of faith who find homosexual acts to be sinful conduct and therefore morally prohibited and unacceptable and
Whereas, this conflict was noted in the dissent in Obergefell v. Hodges by United States Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts along with Justices Thomas and Scalia.
We, the undersigned, respectfully petition Governor Robert Bentley to be proactive and include religious liberty among the issues to be addressed in a Special Legislative Session later this summer.
If you are having trouble signing the petition or have questions, please e-mail alabamafaith (at) gmail (dot) com.
Updates
July 3, 2015
Governor Bentley and his colleagues in the state house need to wake up and see that the people of Alabama will not stand by while our religious liberties are trampled. This surge of support proves that we refuse to be pushed aside by judicial overreach. We are turning up the heat until our rights are protected.
6 Comments
Enough is enough. My faith is not a hobby and it shouldnt be treated like one. Protect us from these radical changes before its too late for our children.
Our legislators MUST protect our religious rights. Christians are under constant attack. Please make this your #1 priority in the special session!
Gov. Bentley, You have seen around this country where people on the left with the bully pull-pits are already calling for the end of tax exempt statuses for religious institutions that disagree with the homosexual agenda of acceptance. Even in the oral arguments on page 38 of the transcript when the question was posed by Justice Scalia, Gen. Verrellie's reply was "it's going to be a problem." Don't let that problem come here to this great state against those men and women who ernestly live out the tenents of their faith. It is your responsibility to protect them from the fringe elements of the LGBT community that WILL seek to impose their will on others. If you can't full fill that obligation of your oath then you must step down now before the time runs out.
Defend the religion you claim to be a part of.
I agree
hold true to God ,governor get this religious freedom bill passed NOW
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Enough is enough. My faith is not a hobby and it shouldnt be treated like one. Protect us from these radical changes before its too late for our children.