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To: SeekAndFind
The relevant portion of the NY Stat Constitution reads:
Art 1, §3. — [Freedom of worship; religious liberty]

The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed in this state to all humankind; and no person shall be rendered incompetent to be a witness on account of his or her opinions on matters of religious belief; but the liberty of conscience hereby secured shall not be so construed as to excuse acts of licentiousness, or justify practices inconsistent with the peace or safety of this state. (Amended by vote of the people November 6, 2001.)

7 posted on 11/10/2014 3:35:14 PM PST 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

OK, how does one square the first amendment with this:

Section 1 of the Fourteenth Amendment:

“No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.”


9 posted on 11/10/2014 3:37:03 PM PST by SeekAndFind (If at first you don't succeed, put it out for beta test.)
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