^The two aren't even remotely similar, but don't let that stop you from continually defending a bigot.

 

They are a little similar in that they both involve Christians, in positions of power within our government, imposing their views other people.

They are a little similar in that they both involve Christians, in positions of power within our government, imposing their views other people.

 

Oh, on that I absolutely agree. If you want to say the judge and her are similar, I whole-heartedly agree.

^The two aren't even remotely similar, but don't let that stop you from continually defending a bigot.

 

You big bully. Lol

Judge Forces Woman to Complete Christian Counseling to Keep Custody of Kids

 

She did stay the course, but not before having to fill out questionnaires titled "What is God to Me?" and having the counselor insist that despite the fact that Holly didn't believe in God, she actually did and was just confused. And of course there's the small fact that Pepper chose to take cash literally under the table because her counseling racket, which she executes at the public library, is actually super-duper illegal.

 

Kinda flies in the face of separation of church and state, doesn't it? Not sure how a judge can legally force religion on someone...

 

What the judge did is totally illegal and unconstitutional, unless something has recently changed in our governmental design that I'm not aware of and we're now living in a theocracy.

-chuckling- It really is a shame the way Christians get judged when they are just trying to persecute others.

 

I'm Christian and do not support Kim Davis's actions. But the reputation of "hateful bigot" still is associated with me when I tell people I'm Christian.

I'm Christian and do not support Kim Davis's actions. But the reputation of "hateful bigot" still is associated with me when I tell people I'm Christian.

 

I'm a Christian and have never once felt that reputation.

 

Now, I'll absolutely say Christians are far and away the most judgmental people I've ever come across, so that's a reputation they have, and rightfully so.

Couldn't get into the link but I would sure investigate if there is a link between the judge and the so called counselor with kickbacks or something. Both need to lose their jobs.

 

Probably no kickback, just an agressive counselor marketing their programs to a judge or judges. Happens in every county in the State and has for years. No end in sight for it either...

I'm Christian and do not support Kim Davis's actions. But the reputation of "hateful bigot" still is associated with me when I tell people I'm Christian.

 

Well that's good that you don't support her actions. She is hateful and bigoted; I guess I don't want to call her a "hateful bigot" as I would hope there is more to her than that, and perhaps none of us should be defined by our worst qualities. Her acts are hateful and bigoted, among other things.

It is unfortunate that anyone would label you a "hateful bigot" just because you tell them you are Christian. I never had that reaction back in the bad ole days. But there is a difference between telling someone "I'm a Christian" and using your power as a government official to subject someone to discrimination due to your religious beliefs. This thread is about one (well, two now) Christians who crossed that bridge.