The proposed legislation has been halted and our request for religious exemptions is no longer at immediate risk. This outcome confirms the importance of remaining vigilant regarding the protection of our core beliefs. Thank you for your commitment to seeing this concern addressed.
May 14, 2021
Final supporters
OPPOSITION TO H. R. 5 – The Equality Act
We the undersigned, stand in opposition to H. R. 5 – the “Equality Act”, and request your immediate support in defeating this legislation. If signed into law, H. R. 5 violates several scriptural commands and cause great concern for the church. Our opposition is not driven by personal or societal standards, but upon our interpretation of the Holy Scriptures. The very definition of how we view sexual orientation and gender identity has been challenged in H. R. 5. The definition of “equality” is inconsistent with our sincerely held religious and Biblical beliefs.
Should this legislation be allowed to move forward, we the undersigned insist that at minimum, it be amended to:
- Recognize a religious freedom / liberty exemption or exception for churches and religious organizations. Presently, there is no clarity on whether or not churches will be defined as “places of public accommodation” in H. R. 5.
- That churches be clearly removed or exempt from the category of “places of public accommodation” in H. R. 5. If our churches are classified as “places of public accommodation”, we may be required to accept and follow practices of H. R. 5 which, once again, are in violation of our beliefs.
Sincerely,
DELMARVA-DC CHURCH OF GOD
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Reached 100 supporters
March 21, 2021
23 Comments
I am against this bill and hope it gets voted down.
Completely opposed to the equality act. Keep the government out of our churches!!!!
This is just wrong. Stop trying to force these things on the church.
People need to realize what this bill is really about. I say no way.
I do not support H. R. 5 and I request that you defeat this legislation. Thank you
I strongly oppose this bill
I do not support this bill.
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The proposed legislation has been halted and our request for religious exemptions is no longer at immediate risk. This outcome confirms the importance of remaining vigilant regarding the protection of our core beliefs. Thank you for your commitment to seeing this concern addressed.
May 14, 2021
Final supporters
OPPOSITION TO H. R. 5 – The Equality Act
We the undersigned, stand in opposition to H. R. 5 – the “Equality Act”, and request your immediate support in defeating this legislation. If signed into law, H. R. 5 violates several scriptural commands and cause great concern for the church. Our opposition is not driven by personal or societal standards, but upon our interpretation of the Holy Scriptures. The very definition of how we view sexual orientation and gender identity has been challenged in H. R. 5. The definition of “equality” is inconsistent with our sincerely held religious and Biblical beliefs.
Should this legislation be allowed to move forward, we the undersigned insist that at minimum, it be amended to:
- Recognize a religious freedom / liberty exemption or exception for churches and religious organizations. Presently, there is no clarity on whether or not churches will be defined as “places of public accommodation” in H. R. 5.
- That churches be clearly removed or exempt from the category of “places of public accommodation” in H. R. 5. If our churches are classified as “places of public accommodation”, we may be required to accept and follow practices of H. R. 5 which, once again, are in violation of our beliefs.
Sincerely,
DELMARVA-DC CHURCH OF GOD
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
March 21, 2021
23 Comments
Vote NO on HR 5. We have religious rights in this country.
I am against this bill and hope it gets voted down.
Completely opposed to the equality act. Keep the government out of our churches!!!!
This is just wrong. Stop trying to force these things on the church.
People need to realize what this bill is really about. I say no way.
I do not support H. R. 5 and I request that you defeat this legislation. Thank you
I strongly oppose this bill
I do not support this bill.
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Vote NO on HR 5. We have religious rights in this country.