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They're not letting it go--churches sue Governor Kelly (Original Post) Lulu KC Apr 2020 OP
churches don't pay taxes, why are they allowed to use the courts? nt msongs Apr 2020 #1
1st amendment Under The Radar Apr 2020 #2
Well, here's the thing, Miguelito Loveless Apr 2020 #3
My view and likely every justices except the supreme conservatives Under The Radar Apr 2020 #4
Equivalent to the argument of public schools denying children the right to pray. no_hypocrisy Apr 2020 #5
On the day the Supreme Court hears the case, 3Hotdogs Apr 2020 #6
Christianity is a real scourge in this country. stopbush Apr 2020 #7

Under The Radar

(3,420 posts)
2. 1st amendment
Thu Apr 16, 2020, 10:45 PM
Apr 2020

Religious freedom challenge, they are going to lose until they get it to the US Supreme Court.

Miguelito Loveless

(4,700 posts)
3. Well, here's the thing,
Thu Apr 16, 2020, 10:51 PM
Apr 2020

if the Roberts’ court decides to overturn the governor, then churches will no longer have to comply with any law, especially building codes, fire regulations, sanitation, etc.

Under The Radar

(3,420 posts)
4. My view and likely every justices except the supreme conservatives
Thu Apr 16, 2020, 10:58 PM
Apr 2020

Is that the personal van was placed on all of a Kentucky society not exclusively the churches, all for the purpose personal safety, and “the general welfare”
He didn’t ban One religion over another, thus not sanctioning any religion at all.
But with a Roberts court. ...corporations are living breathing citizens with full rights except taxation.

no_hypocrisy

(49,156 posts)
5. Equivalent to the argument of public schools denying children the right to pray.
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 01:40 AM
Apr 2020

It's recasting the situation where little Johnny CAN pray any time he wants during the school day -- to himself and privately. Little Johnny can't stop the class and make the class pray with him. Little Johnny's teacher can't lead prayer in class. And to some, the latter is the reason behind their protests. If they can't have their fundamental right to pray THEIR WAY, they're being persecuted.

In this situation, believers can stay home and pray. They can read the Bible together in the living room. They can Zoom services. But they're insisting on practicing their brand of religion without restrictions, which can result in not only their mortality, but their families' mortality, and the rest of their community and beyond.

3Hotdogs

(13,539 posts)
6. On the day the Supreme Court hears the case,
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 06:48 AM
Apr 2020

I hope the parishioners who attended the services, pack the courtroom for the hearing.

stopbush

(24,632 posts)
7. Christianity is a real scourge in this country.
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 08:55 AM
Apr 2020

Imagine if our species finally grew up and dumped these childish and elitist belief systems.

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