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A Christian View of Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act
Concerning The Times primary focus is on Bible prophecy, but there are times when certain current events warrant our attention. In those instances, we will dedicate an article to address the issue as is the case now with the Religious Freedom Restoration Act recently passed here in Indiana. Lets take a quick look at the current controversy and then look at a Christian view of Indiana's religious freedom restoration act. A disturbing precedent is being set by rogue judges, local prosecutors, and gay activists. It's set by compelling a business or organization to provide a service that conflicts with the religious beliefs of the owner or leadership and doing so under threats of discrimination lawsuits, civil penalties, and prosecution. Since there has been an over the top amount of news regarding the social-political firestorm here in Indiana and most people are acquainted with the details, we are going to look at the real issue...behind the issue. Indiana Governor Mike Pence has made it clear that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) is not a license to discriminate. He has been forthright and open about where he personally stands regarding discrimination. On the national news morning show Fox & Friends the Governor stated: "I abhor discrimination and this law is about religious liberty." He went on to say that, "the law was never intended (although some have mischaracterized it) to give the impression that business had the right to turn away customers based on sexual orientation." The Governor also said, "If I was in a restaurant and saw a business owner deny services to a customer because they were gay.....I wouldn't eat there anymore." The bottom line is that Governor Pence has made it clear that this law is simply meant to protect religious liberty and not discriminate. In my estimation, the law and it's intent is clear....to protect religious freedom. That's the religious freedom of all faiths......not just Christianity. This realization brings up another issue and I refer to it as the real issue behind the Issue.
Howard Green