Religious Journal Article Review
Name Here Using Religion as an Excuse
Jounral Entry #3 Dorothy J. Samuels
October 2, 2013 September 24, 2013 New York Times
The article is covering the “Marriage and Religious Freedom Act” that was introduced in the House. The Act was drafted by Raul Labrador and endorsed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops; it is being described as the latest way to use religion as an excuse to discriminate, causing significant harm on “gay people and their families.” The bill would prevent the government from taking any “adverse actions” based on “acts in accordance” with a person or group’s religiously motivated opposition to same-sex marriage. The bill is very broad, and call lead to unfairness to same-sex couples, such as, businesses denying spouses their rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Overall, I believe that this act is outrageous in the idea that they are trying to cross religion and politics. The bill is trying to give access to non-profit organizations that don’t like same-sex marriage the ability to engage in partisan political activities. They are concerned about preventing same-sex marriage, and to put into effect the act of “Traditional” marriage. Personally, I am more of a traditional person, however, I do not believe that politics and religion should combine. It is not right to be discriminated by your beliefs by the government; one should not have to be persecuted to be in a relationship they feel as appropriate. The connection between the discrimination of same-sex marriage and traditional marriage is obvious throughout the article. The “religions” figures or those who are supporting this act, are not taking into consideration that if they stand in a church and preach that God forgives all sins, and believes that everyone has a purpose and was created in the likeness of God, then would they might look like hypocrites to those who are against what they
Jounral Entry #3 Dorothy J. Samuels
October 2, 2013 September 24, 2013 New York Times
The article is covering the “Marriage and Religious Freedom Act” that was introduced in the House. The Act was drafted by Raul Labrador and endorsed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops; it is being described as the latest way to use religion as an excuse to discriminate, causing significant harm on “gay people and their families.” The bill would prevent the government from taking any “adverse actions” based on “acts in accordance” with a person or group’s religiously motivated opposition to same-sex marriage. The bill is very broad, and call lead to unfairness to same-sex couples, such as, businesses denying spouses their rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Overall, I believe that this act is outrageous in the idea that they are trying to cross religion and politics. The bill is trying to give access to non-profit organizations that don’t like same-sex marriage the ability to engage in partisan political activities. They are concerned about preventing same-sex marriage, and to put into effect the act of “Traditional” marriage. Personally, I am more of a traditional person, however, I do not believe that politics and religion should combine. It is not right to be discriminated by your beliefs by the government; one should not have to be persecuted to be in a relationship they feel as appropriate. The connection between the discrimination of same-sex marriage and traditional marriage is obvious throughout the article. The “religions” figures or those who are supporting this act, are not taking into consideration that if they stand in a church and preach that God forgives all sins, and believes that everyone has a purpose and was created in the likeness of God, then would they might look like hypocrites to those who are against what they