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MONTGOMERY | As Alabama wrestles over the issue of same-sex marriage, some lawmakers are seeking legal protections for judges, ministers and others who refuse to officiate at or recognize weddings that violate their religious beliefs.
The House Judiciary Committee voted 9-4 Thursday to approve the bill.
Republican Rep. Jim Hill said he has gotten phone calls from ministers and probate judges who are concerned they will be forced to marry homosexual couples.
The bill allows ministers and judges to opt out of performing or – critically – recognizing any marriage that defies their convictions.
The bill was written in reaction to a federal judge striking down the state’s same-sex marriage ban, and sponsors say it could clear up confusion and protect religious rights
Yet another pointless law that will be struck down. Ministers are already protected via the the SC. Judges don't have the luxury of doing things based on their religious views.
Unacceptable. A judge is a public service and cannot be allowed to discriminate. If you're own stupidity requires you to view homosexuals as lesser, don't be a judge. You are unqualified. Judges should be intelligent and open minded; no exceptions.
Yet another pointless law that will be struck down. Ministers are already protected via the the SC. Judges don't have the luxury of doing things based on their religious views.
It's all fine and good until a Jewish judge refuses to marry Christian couples because they are breaking G-d's law and leading a life of willful blasphemy. And then the cry babies will come out in style.
MONTGOMERY | As Alabama wrestles over the issue of same-sex marriage, some lawmakers are seeking legal protections for judges, ministers and others who refuse to officiate at or recognize weddings that violate their religious beliefs.
The House Judiciary Committee voted 9-4 Thursday to approve the bill.
Republican Rep. Jim Hill said he has gotten phone calls from ministers and probate judges who are concerned they will be forced to marry homosexual couples.
The bill allows ministers and judges to opt out of performing or – critically – recognizing any marriage that defies their convictions.
The bill was written in reaction to a federal judge striking down the state’s same-sex marriage ban, and sponsors say it could clear up confusion and protect religious rights
Why should judges be allowed to discriminate? Churches already have their protections and do not have to marry anyone they do not want to. This bill is just a license to discriminate. I do not understand this obsession with Christians wanting to marginalize those that do not believe in their flavor of religion.
No. That's absurd. A judge is employed by the federal government. The government isn to allowed to discriminate or take people's rights. By allowing a judge to do this, you are allowing the government to discriminate, which is unconstitutional.
Unacceptable. A judge is a public service and cannot be allowed to discriminate. If you're own stupidity requires you to view homosexuals as lesser, don't be a judge. You are unqualified. Judges should be intelligent and open minded; no exceptions.
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Wait and SEE 
And then the cry babies will come out in style. 