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In reply to the discussion: Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ+ kids [View all]24601
(4,142 posts)32. Abuse because of a child's gender identity or sexual orientation certainly isn't a domain exclusive to Christianity.
Islamic nations governed by Sharia law are far more hostile to LGBTQ people, where the customary enforcement is death. Both stoning and being thrown from the top of buildings aren't uncommon.
https://www.uscirf.gov/sites/default/files/2021-03/2021%20Factsheet%20-%20Sharia%20and%20LGBTI.pdf
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Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ+ kids [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Tuesday
OP
I don't know that there's a live case coming through the courts that would challenge Obergefell
Prairie Gates
Tuesday
#15
I could accept this, though not like it, if this principle were being applied anything like equally
dsc
Tuesday
#3
This is an excerpt from the Kagan & Sotomayor concurring opinion. Justice Kagan authored it & Justice Sotomayor joined.
24601
Tuesday
#6
Yelling "Fire!" in a crowded theater is "only speech" as well, but it is regulated.
SunSeeker
Tuesday
#16
WTF? It is not a Free Speech question. It is a medical, sociological, and ethical question.
Martin68
Tuesday
#10
If that is what the decision is based on, then it does seem reasonable to me. As long as advice is freely requested and
Martin68
Tuesday
#22
Many of the people undergoing conversion therapy are minors forced by their bigoted Christian parents.
Lonestarblue
Tuesday
#26
I agree entirely. My point is if the subject request advice, that is legit. Does the court finding allow parents to
Martin68
Tuesday
#31
Abuse because of a child's gender identity or sexual orientation certainly isn't a domain exclusive to Christianity.
24601
Tuesday
#32
Deadline Legal Blog-Supreme Court sides with Christian counselor over Colorado on 'conversion therapy' for minors
LetMyPeopleVote
Tuesday
#27
Deadline Legal Blog-Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson steps out alone, again - this time on 'conversion therapy'
LetMyPeopleVote
Tuesday
#28