Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Let Kim Davis Maintain her Religious Convictions

   I've considered in the past, that while church officials should not be required to accommodate same-sex marriages, those who are in government should. If you are a clerk, you should either issue the license, or get a new job.
  The case of Kim Davis, the clerk in Rowan County, Kentucky, is making me think, though, that perhaps her religious rights should be honored. She should not be required to issue marriage licenses.
  When there are reasonable alternatives available, public officials should not be required to do something they do not believe in. In this case, the same-sex couples can drive to a neighboring town to get their licenses. Yes, it is not as convenient, but it is reasonable.
   When both sides can be accommodated -- the same-sex couples and the public officials with religious beliefs against same-sex marriages -- then that should be done.



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