Posted on 06/26/2015 1:35:40 PM PDT by Jim Robinson
Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage ruling:
“The Supreme Court has abandoned its role as an impartial judicial arbiter and has become an unelected nine-member legislature. Five Justices on the Supreme Court have imposed on the entire country their personal views on an issue that the Constitution and the Court’s previous decisions reserve to the people of the States.
“Despite the Supreme Court’s rulings, Texans’ fundamental right to religious liberty remains protected. No Texan is required by the Supreme Court’s decision to act contrary to his or her religious beliefs regarding marriage.
“The Texas Constitution guarantees that ‘[n]o human authority ought, in any case whatsoever, to control or interfere with the rights of conscience in matters of religion.’ The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the free exercise of religion; and the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act, combined with the newly enacted Pastor Protection Act, provide robust legal protections to Texans whose faith commands them to adhere to the traditional understanding of marriage.
“As I have done in the past, I will continue to defend the religious liberties of all Texans—including those whose conscience dictates that marriage is only the union of one man and one woman. Later today, I will be issuing a directive to state agencies instructing them to prioritize the protection of Texans’ religious liberties.”
Makes me want to move to Texas!
God bless Texas.
Thanks for sharing! I hope that the governor keeps to it!
Bravo!,
I’m sure Obama is finding a way to punish him for this.
The Constitution of the State of Texas will be the trump card.
No way will we be forced to abide to what is clearly not the domain of the federal govt
Thank you again, Jim.
And thank you, Governor.
Breaking News, Supreme Court rules Texas Constitution unconstitutional.
God bless Texas!
I just heard Ted Cruz speak on Sean Hannity’s radio show.
This ain’t over!
The Governor should be getting his IRS audit letter soon.
Go Texas! Do not back down!
Outstanding!
I pray for Governor Abbott’s safety. I hope he is surrounded by able, trained, and rough men who will not hesitate to protect him from any danger.
Not by a long shot.
If I had to move anywhere, it would be Texas.
A voice of reason.
I may by mistaken, but didn’t California reject gay marriage? If they can’t even pass it there, why is SCOTUS legislating from the bench? Obamacare and marriage in one week. That’s pretty bold of them.
A. Jackson (formerly of the 20 dollar bill)
Go Texas!!!
Of Course in a Liberals Mind, this is even more reasons to do away with the States and have "Administrative Divisions".
Just like In East Germany https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Administrative_divisions_of_East_Germany
If Texas can follow Alabama and exit the business of issuing marriage licenses, then homosexuals have nothing in Texas to attack with respect to marriage, and this in turn would render the SCOTUS ruling a hollow victory.
Thank God for Texas and Gov. Abbott!
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