1stRambo
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Yo, you have to admire a person who stands up for their beliefs!!! What an American!
""The state’s most fundamental role is to protect citizens from the sinful conduct of their neighbors. The Bible indicates that government is too help preserve order–people’s ability to live “peaceful and quiet lives,” in Paul’s words–in a sinful world. The state is to be a godly agent that not only allows men to follow God but also contains the harm that would occur in the absence of any public constraints on evil behavior. “The one in authority,” wrote Paul, “is God’s servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer” (Rom. 13:3, 4).""
FEDERAL JUDGE ORDERS KENTUCKY CLERK AND HER STAFF TO COURT
Sep 1, 3:20 PM EDT
BY CLAIRE GALOFARO
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gay Marriage
MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) -- A county clerk who invoked "God's authority" as she defied the U.S. Supreme Court yet again on gay marriage Tuesday refused to resign and now must face a federal judge who could impose fines or send her to jail.
Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis turned away several gay and lesbian couples who sought marriage licenses - some for a fifth time - even though the Supreme Court denied her last-ditch appeal the night before.
"To issue a marriage license which conflicts with God's definition of marriage, with my name affixed to the certificate, would violate my conscience. It is not a light issue for me. It is a Heaven or Hell decision," she said through her lawyers.
"I was elected by the people to serve as the County Clerk. I intend to continue to serve the people of Rowan County, but I cannot violate my conscience," her statement said.
April Miller and Karen Roberts tried first, trailed by dozens of television cameras. A deputy clerk said no licenses would be issued, and declined to make Davis available.
David Moore and David Ermold, a couple for 17 years, then came in, demanding to speak with Davis.
"Tell her to come out and face the people she's discriminating against!" Ermold shouted.
"GTP"
""The state’s most fundamental role is to protect citizens from the sinful conduct of their neighbors. The Bible indicates that government is too help preserve order–people’s ability to live “peaceful and quiet lives,” in Paul’s words–in a sinful world. The state is to be a godly agent that not only allows men to follow God but also contains the harm that would occur in the absence of any public constraints on evil behavior. “The one in authority,” wrote Paul, “is God’s servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer” (Rom. 13:3, 4).""
FEDERAL JUDGE ORDERS KENTUCKY CLERK AND HER STAFF TO COURT
Sep 1, 3:20 PM EDT
BY CLAIRE GALOFARO
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gay Marriage
MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) -- A county clerk who invoked "God's authority" as she defied the U.S. Supreme Court yet again on gay marriage Tuesday refused to resign and now must face a federal judge who could impose fines or send her to jail.
Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis turned away several gay and lesbian couples who sought marriage licenses - some for a fifth time - even though the Supreme Court denied her last-ditch appeal the night before.
"To issue a marriage license which conflicts with God's definition of marriage, with my name affixed to the certificate, would violate my conscience. It is not a light issue for me. It is a Heaven or Hell decision," she said through her lawyers.
"I was elected by the people to serve as the County Clerk. I intend to continue to serve the people of Rowan County, but I cannot violate my conscience," her statement said.
April Miller and Karen Roberts tried first, trailed by dozens of television cameras. A deputy clerk said no licenses would be issued, and declined to make Davis available.
David Moore and David Ermold, a couple for 17 years, then came in, demanding to speak with Davis.
"Tell her to come out and face the people she's discriminating against!" Ermold shouted.
"GTP"
