Yesterday I posted a survey on the whole Christian baker/gay cake debate. Here are the results: Should bakeries have the right to refuse to bake cakes for gay weddings? — Tentative Apologist (@RandalRauser) December 5, 2017 This prompted me to pose a follow-up question: should Mormon bakers have the right to refuse to serve black […]
religious freedom
Are Christian denominations permitted to expect theism of their ministers?
Christians often complain of a prejudicial hostility toward their views. Often the perception is borne of an unjustified martyr complex. Consider, for example, the so-called “War on Christmas.” But at other times, Christians are indeed subject of an unjust hostility and prejudice. Consider, for example, the notion of communal boundaries. In most any context it is […]
A simple way to allay fears of religious discrimination: stop marrying for the state
The recognition of the constitutional right for homosexuals to marry has created the worry that pastors may be asked to marry a homosexual couple … or refer them to another pastor who will. There is a simple remedy for this fear: pastors should stop performing civic marriages. The continued practice of pastors performing civic duties […]
