Posted on 05/03/2015 10:30:30 AM PDT by Olog-hai
While conservatives in Indiana and Arkansas were explaining last month why their new religious objections laws weren’t invitations to discriminate against gays, the leaders of Wisconsin’s capital city were busy protecting the rights of another group: atheists.
In what is believed to be the first statute of its kind in the United States, Madison banned discrimination against the non-religious on April 1, giving them the same protections afforded to people based on their race, sexual orientation and religion, among other reasons.
It’s hardly surprising that such a statute would originate in Madison, an island of liberalism in a conservative-leaning state and the home of the Freedom from Religion Foundation. But the ordinance’s author, Anita Weier, said it didn’t arise from an actual complaint about alleged discrimination based on a lack of religious faith. …
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God’s just gonna love this.
But the ordinance’s author, Anita Weier, said it didn’t arise from an actual complaint about alleged discrimination based on a lack of religious faith. …
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In other words, it is just a politician enacting yet another liberal agenda item, in a town already full of leftists.
We are in an ideological war. From a Marxist viewpoint, an atheist’s mind is already three-fourths conquered. …And that quote shows the real agenda of the so-called “Freedom From Religion Foundation”.
— W. Cleon Skousen, The Naked Communist
Scott Walker was noncommittal on the Indiana Religious Freedom Law - guess he didn’t want to stir up the atheists and non-religious.
http://elections.wispolitics.com/2015/03/walker-noncommittal-on-religious.html
Does this mean atheist are now recognized equally with Christians and now can be discriminated against in Madison?
I wish I could find an atheist bakey and go in an ask them to make a cake that says “The God of Moses and Jesus is Great”
Now we need to see if we can get them to ban discrimination against conservatives and Christians. That would be outstanding.
Annie Laurie is at it again...
What was Cruz's response?
See tagline.
OK, I have a medal and a cross around my neck which identifies me as a Catholic. I have a friend who has a star of David. I know of some young muslim women who wear the habib. What does an atheist wear to identify herself as an atheist?
TED CRUZ statement before Mike Pence caved on the original bill...
In his statement, CRUZ, who launched his 2016 presidential campaign last Monday, described the law as an effort to support “religious liberty.”
“I want to commend Governor Mike Pence for his support of religious freedom, especially in the face of fierce opposition. There was a time, not too long ago, when defending religious liberty enjoyed strong bipartisan support. Alas, today we are facing a concerted assault on the First Amendment, on the right of every American to seek out and worship God according to the dictates of his or her conscience,” Cruz said. “Governor Pence is holding the line to protect religious liberty in the Hoosier State. Indiana is giving voice to millions of courageous conservatives across this country who are deeply concerned about the ongoing attacks upon our personal liberties. I’m proud to stand with Mike, and I urge Americans to do the same.”
Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/ted-cruz-supports-indiana-religious-freedom-law-2015-3#ixzz3Z6DVzffu
If Madison’s discrimination ban is officially interpreted in a way that unreasonably abridges the constitutionally enumerated rights of any citizen, then Madison will be in violation of Section 1 of the 14th Amendment imo.
Same rights? That’s a hoot. It’s open season on Christians in this nation. Who came up with this laughable wording?
Madison?
Madison, WISCONSIN???
They need to pass a law to protect the rights of religious, for crying out loud.
It is the absolute worst place in my state. Commie bastion hellhole of conceited, superiority-complex idiots.
That’s not WI.
An atheist wears a circle-A pendant. Looked it up.
Oh, and that’s `hijab’ for the muzzie headwrap. `Habib’ means `dear’.
My old Army dogtags still include a cross.
[That’s not WI.]
Madison is the capitol of Wisconsin.
Madison, a reeking drain on a spotless tiled floor
Madison, a fly-blown turd in a festive punch bowl
Madison, a gob of snot on a wedding dress.
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