Last week, events in Jacksonville, FL proved that an enlightened
and energetic public can do big things.
The Jacksonville City Council was considering adding sexual
orientation and gender identity to its non-discrimination policy. Such a move would have given the local Human
Rights Commission the right to investigate discrimination complaints, issue
fines, and refer cases for criminal prosecution. However, says attorney Mat Staver, founder of
Liberty Counsel, the public voiced disapproval - and loudly. “Especially the more that it came to light
how far-reaching this so-called transgender bathroom bill really is ...
allowing men to use women’s restrooms, shower facilities and impinging on
religious freedom, even impacting churches and certainly faith-based or
Christian-operated businesses,” says Staver.
Staver added, that it’s interesting that pastors who opposed
it motivated their congregations to get into action, and that can be done in
virtually any community with success. “I
think what we’re now starting to see is that people are finally becoming
educated as to what these so-called transgender or bathroom bills or sexual
orientation bills are really about,” says Staver. “It’s not about discrimination at all - it's
about pushing a radical homosexual agenda on the populace. And I think the more people realize that, the
more they’re saying no - and this is another good indication.”
After the pressure became so great in Jacksonville, the lead
sponsor of the ordinance withdrew it from consideration.
Praise God for vocal citizens who will stand up to pro-LGBT ordinances.
May God raise-up more God-fearing
(honoring) constituents in communities across America!
Rev. Dr.
Kenneth L. Beale, Jr.
Chaplain
(Colonel-Ret), U.S. Army
Pastor,
Ft. Snelling Memorial Chapel
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