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Kentucky Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis, who lost her suit in federal court on Wednesday for refusing to issue same sex marriage licenses, has now filed an emergency request with the Supreme Court court to put a temporary hold on a lower-court ruling, saying that complying with the order would violate her religious beliefs.
The request goes to SC Justice Elena Kagan, who oversees emergency petitions in Kentucky. Kagan can either act on the petition alone or refer it to the full court.
Once the stay is denied, as it inevitably will be, then the question becomes, will Davis will comply, as she will have exhausted all possible legal remedies?
Davis says no. She has declared that she will not resign and has further pledged to never issue a license to same-sex couples no matter what the court demands.
Meanwhile, the Rowan County Attorney's Office said on Friday that it has referred to the Attorney General's Office a charge of official misconduct against Davis. A ruling against her could result in jail time and fines.
Ironically, Ms. Davis has been divorced three times and is currently on her fourth marriage. Yeah, she really believes in the sanctity of marriage.
Too bad tar and feathering is out of style. Only kidding.
While it is required that "every soul be subject unto the higher powers", the Bible also goes on to say: "For there is no power but of God; the powers that be are ordained of God".....and further goes on to say, "For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same. For he is a minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid, for he beareth not the sword in vain; for he is a minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil".
With that being said, it's clear that this chapter is talking about people who have been appointed by God (meaning He thinks them worthy of serving an office/position)and are instructed to conform themselves in alignment with His will. The "minister" (or servant) is the authority put in place to punish those who do wrong. Since this authority has been ordained and appointed by God, as the Scripture states, this person must do what is right by God and by those who are obedient and conscious of the law, meaning they are not to use what "power" has been given to them to do what is contrary to God, nor are they to inflict sufferings on those who point or speak out their contrariness. When those in authority do this, they are now considered to be unqualified for their position and are no longer a help to those they serve but a hindrance.
I'm in NO WAY saying homosexuals are evil; the act of homosexuality, however, is contrary to God. I'm NOT CONDONING anyone to disregard the law. We all know that in this country it has been deemed unconstitutional to ban homosexual marriage. We all must acknowledge that because it is the law; man's law, not God's. That includes me as well. However, I, like other Believers and Christians who worship God in Spirit and in Truth, know the moral landscape our this country and our society has shifted, and that man has attempted to justify his desires by making practices into "laws". Yes, as a citizen of this country, I am aware of the Constitution. I'm aware that not every authority in this country has been Divinely appointed nor do all authorities align with God's Word. But I don't have to agree or acknowledge that which is contrary to God and if I choose, I have the right to speak out against it and stand firm on the Bible and my faith. It is my responsibility as a Believer to remain patient and to love all of God's people, but also to commend and uplift and encourage those who do what is in alignment with God. I'm mindful of the Constitution, yes, but as a Believer and as a member of the Body of Christ, the moral compass of my faith is not the Constitution, but it is the Word of God. If God defined it, it cannot be redefined. If God said it, that settles it, whether you like it/believe it or not.
In a bid to get her job back, Charee Stanley filed a discrimination complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on Tuesday for the revocation of a reasonable religious accommodation.
She wants to do her job without serving alcohol in accordance with her Islamic faith -- just as she was doing before her suspension, her lawyer said.
"What this case comes down to is no one should have to choose between their career and religion and it's incumbent upon employers to provide a safe environment where employees can feel they can practice their religion freely," said Lena Masri, an attorney with Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
How is this Muslim's demand different from the Christian Kentucky clerk? I see no difference.
This is such a losing battle for Kim Davis and her supporters, it's almost comical.
And the Republican candidates for President who support her are all desperate losers.
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