New Mexico silencing Christian views

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Christian photographers fined for refusing same-sex ceremony
State hits couple with $6,600 penalty for violating anti-discrimination law--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Posted: April 11, 2008
11:30 pm Eastern

© 2008 WorldNetDaily

The state of New Mexico has ordered a family owned photography company to pay more than $6,600 for declining a demand to take pictures at a same-sex ceremony, and a lawyer who is working on an appeal says it is an example of how "non-discrimination" or "hate" laws can be weapons in the hands of homosexual activists.


Christian photogs penalized for refusing 'gay' ceremony
 
puggymom

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First of all most Christians I know support homosexual marriage so the state is not really being anti-Christian. The problem with this lies in where can one draw the line? Are they allowed to deny service to an inter-racial couple? Deny service to a previously divorced couple on their second marriage? Deny service to a Buddhist couple?
At what point does it become OK to deny service?
And if you (general) think it is OK for a photographer, what about a restaurateur? Are they allowed to deny service for any reason they want?

If you cannot do your job without your beliefs getting in the way maybe you should consider a new profession.
 
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direxpgw

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puggymom said:
First of all most Christians I know support homosexual marriage so the state is not really being anti-Christian. The problem with this lies in where can one draw the line? Are they allowed to deny service to an inter-racial couple? Deny service to a previously divorced couple on their second marriage? Deny service to a Buddhist couple?
At what point does it become OK to deny service?
And if you (general) think it is OK for a photographer, what about a restaurateur? Are they allowed to deny service for any reason they want?

If you cannot do your job without your beliefs getting in the way maybe you should consider a new profession.
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I do not know what Christians to which you may be referring, but I know of no Christians who support homo marriage. It is an absolute conflict of the Christian faith and is a sin. Not that one can't be forgiven of one's sins, only that it is not accepted as normal practice.

This is a typical example of how morals and values are undermined little by little by the state. The US of A was founded upon personal and religious freedom, and those like puggymom lack the fortitude to stand up and fight for true Christian values. They rather hide behind a front to avoid conflict.

Part of your job IS relying on your morals and beliefs, and to do so blind of this is to do your lord and savior a disservice.
 
Baja28

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puggymom said:
First of all most Christians I know support homosexual marriage so the state is not really being anti-Christian. The problem with this lies in where can one draw the line? Are they allowed to deny service to an inter-racial couple? Deny service to a previously divorced couple on their second marriage? Deny service to a Buddhist couple?
At what point does it become OK to deny service?
And if you (general) think it is OK for a photographer, what about a restaurateur? Are they allowed to deny service for any reason they want?

If you cannot do your job without your beliefs getting in the way maybe you should consider a new profession.
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It's THEIR business and they can choose to work for who they wish. New Mexico has it's head up it's ass. :duh:
 
puggymom

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direxpgw said:
Part of your job IS relying on your morals and beliefs, and to do so blind of this is to do your lord and savior a disservice.
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So you believe it is OK for the Muslim cab driver to deny service to someone with a service animal? or someone with alcohol?
After all that IS against their morals and beliefs.
 
Baja28

Baja28

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puggymom said:
So you believe it is OK for the Muslim cab driver to deny service to someone with a service animal? or someone with alcohol?
After all that IS against their morals and beliefs.
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Absolutely!!! It's his loss of money.
 
puggymom

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Baja28 said:
Absolutely!!! It's his loss of money.
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Ok using the 'It's their money they can do what they want' why is their such a huge issue with stores using 'Happy Holidays'?
I mean why don't THEY have the right to say that without there being a huge uproar?
 
Baja28

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puggymom said:
Ok using the 'It's their money they can do what they want' why is their such a huge issue with stores using 'Happy Holidays'?
I mean why don't THEY have the right to say that without there being a huge uproar?
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They do have the right and they say it. I'm not aware of any "uproar" over it. :shrug:

Why are you comparing a holiday greeting to business choosing who they want to do business with? :confused:
 
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direxpgw

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They do have the right. They choose not to because it hurts their business. Its supposed to be a free country and if you don't want to serve someone then so be it. Im sure there will be someone else in line who will. The problem is that govt is imposing these ridiculous requirements on people and businesses alike, sticking their nose where it doesnt belong. How about govt stick with fire, police, roads and schools (all of which they suck at for $ spent) and stay out of where the founding fathers did not intend them in the 1st place.
 
puggymom

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Baja28 said:
They do have the right and they say it. I'm not aware of any "uproar" over it. :shrug:

Why are you comparing a holiday greeting to business choosing who they want to do business with? :confused:
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I am comparing the two because there are people who believe saying "Happy Holidays" discriminates against Christians after all (and correction me if I am quoting this bumper sticker wrong) "Jesus is the reason for the season".
It just boils down to the fact that whenever Christians feel they are being discriminated against their is a huge uproar but then they do the same discrimination to another group and hide behind their religion.
 
puggymom

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direxpgw said:
How about govt stick with fire, police, roads and schools (all of which they suck at for $ spent) and stay out of where the founding fathers did not intend them in the 1st place.
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So why the huge fight for prayer in school? After all freedom of religion or does it boil down to freedom of religion BUT only if you are Christian.
 
Baja28

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puggymom said:
I am comparing the two because there are people who believe saying "Happy Holidays" discriminates against Christians after all (and correction me if I am quoting this bumper sticker wrong) "Jesus is the reason for the season".
It just boils down to the fact that whenever Christians feel they are being discriminated against their is a huge uproar but then they do the same discrimination to another group and hide behind their religion.
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puggymom said:
So why the huge fight for prayer in school? After all freedom of religion or does it boil down to freedom of religion BUT only if you are Christian.
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I believe if anyone wants to pray in school, they should be allowed. Christians (as well as other religious groups) tend to be hypocrites.
 
puggymom

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Baja28 said:
You're going off on tangents. Again, this has nothing to do with a private business choosing who it wants to do business with.

Lemmee guess. You're a liberal? When you're argument is shot to pieces, you go off on tangents.
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Actually no, I am not a liberal. Well maybe I am socially liberal but definately fiscally conservative. That is why I am registered Independent. Elections are always hard for me because I always have to pick the lesser of the two evils.
 
Baja28

Baja28

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puggymom said:
Actually no, I am not a liberal. Well maybe I am socially liberal but definately fiscally conservative. That is why I am registered Independent. Elections are always hard for me because I always have to pick the lesser of the two evils.
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We're all doing that this year.... :lmao:
 
puggymom

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My problem is not this case specifically. I actually personally believe that this woman should have the right to choose her clientele.

The problem stems from drawing the line so to speak. At what point is it going to far and who gets to decide that?
 
Baja28

Baja28

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puggymom said:
My problem is not this case specifically. I actually personally believe that this woman should have the right to choose her clientele.

The problem stems from drawing the line so to speak. At what point is it going to far and who gets to decide that?
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Is what going too far? The stupid state of NM telling me who I have to do business with and fining me if I don't?? I agree, that is going too far.
 
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