Oklahoma is OK by Me

The Oklahoma House and Senate have passed a religious freedom bill to protect the rights of clergy.  The legislation says pastors and others who perform weddings cannot be forced to perform same-sex ceremonies if that violates their religious beliefs.

The measure also shields churches from being required to participate in any same-sex weddings.

The Oklahoma House voted 87-8 for the bill, while a nearly identical bill passed the state Senate on a 38-5 vote.  All opposing votes came from Democrats.

Again, the 1st Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, reads: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof …”

Thank God, the OK republicans respect the original intent of our Founding Fathers!

Rev. Dr. Kenneth L. Beale, Jr.

Chaplain (Colonel-Ret), U.S. Army

Pastor, Ft. Snelling Memorial Chapel