TEXAS: State House Votes To Allow Religious Adoption Agencies To Turn Away Gays
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The separation of church and state ends when tax dollars are given to perform actions for the state.
There is no codified separation. There is the no state establishment of a church. Giving money to a private company for a service is no different than giving money to a church for the same service.
There is a world of difference. A private company is liable in many ways for services. A church is pretty much exempt from any liability. Ever hear of priests molesting children?
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The difference is, a private business has to obey the laws of the land, while religious groups get to ignore them to suit their beliefs.
My dad used my inheritance to start a homeless shelter for men. He got no tax money for it, but let's assume he did.
He could not discriminate in who he lets in and who he hires, but a religious homeless shelter can discriminate in who they let in and who they hire. My dad couldn't force people to pray and attend church services, but a religious one can.
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Correct, there is no codified separation. HOWEVER, it is clearly established in law through court rulings.
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There is a world of difference. A private company is liable in many ways for services. A church is pretty much exempt from any liability. Ever hear of priests molesting children?
Ever hear of the more than 4 billion dollars in settlements and fees or the more than 10 dioceses who have gone bankrupt?
There is a case that was just heard by SCOTUS that will deal with the issue of this thread. They can decide it.
