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(60,536 posts) Thu Mar 26, 2015, 11:36 AM Mar 2015

Indiana Gov. Pence Signs Anti-Gay Religious Freedom Bill Into Law [View all]

Source: TPM

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence (R) did it. On Thursday, he signed a controversial religious freedom bill into law that protects business owners from being required to serve same-sex couples if they have religious objections.

Pence said signing the bill into law makes sure that "religious liberty" is completely protected in the state.

"The Constitution of the United States and the Indiana Constitution both provide strong recognition of the freedom of religion, but today, many people of faith feel their religious liberty is under attack by government action," Pence said in a statement.

A number of businesses strongly voiced opposition to the law. The large tabletop gaming convention Gen Con threatened to leave the state if Pence the bill, but is locked into a contract until 2020. Star Trek actor George Takei also warned that the law could result in a damaging boycott of the state.

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Sharia Law Roy Rolling Mar 2015 #1

Based on the definition of Sharia Law, I can't NorthCarolina Mar 2015 #21

No, it's called "Biblical law," according to the Christian dominionists/Christian reconstructionists blkmusclmachine Mar 2015 #22

Yup republican religious fanatics are okay workinclasszero Mar 2015 #26

One church is already exercising their religious freedom in response. stone space Mar 2015 #2

I hope Gen Con has a clause that lets them nullify their contract. nt cstanleytech Mar 2015 #3

If they don't have one, they'll make one - that's what lawyers are for derby378 Mar 2015 #13

Wait until a non-Christian owned business discriminates against Christian customers. muntrv Mar 2015 #4

I'd love to see some very wealthy person (who can afford to not profit valerief Mar 2015 #8

Hallelujah! Someone finally looking out for the oppressed Christian supermajority! Orrex Mar 2015 #5

This thread is worthless without pictures caraher Mar 2015 #6

And all seem to be wearing the same shit-eating grin. Lars39 Mar 2015 #20

Of course caraher Mar 2015 #30

So what, fuck Pence angrychair Mar 2015 #7

Dems tried to put in an amendment lancer78 Mar 2015 #32

I look for a grassroots movement to list these businesses on social media. AngryOldDem Mar 2015 #35

I hope the conventions that pledged to change venue follow through alcibiades_mystery Mar 2015 #9

Yep turbinetree Mar 2015 #10

Boycott Indiana. nt Zorra Mar 2015 #11

Once again, they take aim at our equality. Behind the Aegis Mar 2015 #12

shame on Corporate America NoMoreRepugs Mar 2015 #14

I remember the years of Colorado's infamous Amendment 2. Lessons were learned... It is Tuesday Mar 2015 #15

Reminds me of the signs in the Northeast during the asjr Mar 2015 #16

Indy car teams SCVDem Mar 2015 #17

If Andrew Luck was Chris Kluwe he would find another team. Chipper Chat Mar 2015 #27

Ironicially enough... It is Tuesday Mar 2015 #18

I am going to Chicago in the near future. roamer65 Mar 2015 #19

Oh don't worry... agtcovert Mar 2015 #23

Take Hwy 30 and avoid the toll fees. Chipper Chat Mar 2015 #28

I often have to drive back east through Indiana alcibiades_mystery Mar 2015 #29

Thank you sir for posting this. William769 Mar 2015 #24

Appalling and evil! hrmjustin Mar 2015 #25

I am waiting lancer78 Mar 2015 #31

Did you know there is a religious sect that encourages sex with children? Kablooie Mar 2015 #33

Unconstitutional treestar Mar 2015 #34

From a purely political standpoint bigworld Mar 2015 #36