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To: cblue55
Constitution of Idaho
ARTICLE I, SECTION 4. GUARANTY OF RELIGIOUS LIBERTY.

The exercise and enjoyment of religious faith and worship shall forever be guaranteed; and no person shall be denied any civil or political right, privilege, or capacity on account of his religious opinions; but the liberty of conscience hereby secured shall not be construed to dispense with oaths or affirmations, or excuse acts of licentiousness or justify polygamous or other pernicious practices, inconsistent with morality or the peace or safety of the state; nor to permit any person, organization, or association to directly or indirectly aid or abet, counsel or advise any person to commit the crime of bigamy or polygamy, or any other crime. No person shall be required to attend or support any ministry or place of worship, religious sect or denomination, or pay tithes against his consent; nor shall any preference be given by law to any religious denomination or mode of worship. Bigamy and polygamy are forever prohibited in the state, and the legislature shall provide by law for the punishment of such crimes.

5 posted on 10/18/2014 5:06:24 PM PDT by OneWingedShark (Q: Why am I here? A: To do Justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with my God.)
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To: OneWingedShark

I like “pernicious practices.” The phrase, I mean.


8 posted on 10/18/2014 5:07:51 PM PDT by Genoa (Starve the beast.)
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To: OneWingedShark

The pastor cannot be forced to attend any place of worship, and that would include any service performed at his church. So he cannot be forced to perform a weddin at his church.

Involuntary servitude is forbidden by the US Constitution so he cannot be forced to perform a ceremony outside the job description of his conqreqational duties.

This is clearly aqainst the Idaho Constitution. An attempt to literally take over the churches.


24 posted on 10/18/2014 5:47:46 PM PDT by butterdezillion (Note to self : put this between arrow keys: img src=""/)
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To: OneWingedShark

It matters not what the Idaho constitution says, what matters is what a legalistic gnome with bad breath, one short leg, and a deforming curvature of the spine says. Or a group of them. Or a group of them in Washington DC declining to say anything.

And there are two more years of appointments to be made.


32 posted on 10/18/2014 6:21:07 PM PDT by RobinOfKingston (Democrats--the party of Evil. Republicans--the party of Stupid.)
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