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Originally Posted by MontyB I don't know if you have them but we have laws preventing people profiting from a criminal act so if were convicted of discrimination they can't turn around and use that action as the basis of another law suit.
I agree the whole thing is stupid but had the photographers been a little smarter the whole thing would never have happened although personally I agree with Mmarsh on this one I don't remember a section of the bible that tells you to refuse to work for homosexuals therefore their actions are ones of interpretation not biblical necessity. |
They wouldn't be suing the state for this act. They would be suing the state for what would essentially by reverse discrimination. Discriminating against a person in favor of another person based on religious beliefs. Regardless if that belief is written in the bible or not.
Correct me if I am wrong: Group A stated they did not want to take the photos of Group B because they felt it would go against what they believe their religion states or implies. Group B and the state of NM states they can't do that because they passed the anti-discrimination laws where gays are concerned.
So it seems to me there is a clear violation of Group A's freedom to practice a religion as taught by their church or as interpreted by themselves.
It is a moot point I suppose since all is said and done. I am eager to know the outcome of the appeal.