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(24,634 posts)Not all religious people are closed-minded hypocrites. Many of them are liberal people with some views that could seem contrary.
Further more...this is not YOU against religious people or Liberals against religious people. This is a government entity that has to deal with the entire nation. They're duty is to protect and try to accommodate as many groups as possible without denying basic rights. This is where the balance has to be met. I don't see something wrong with this.
I think people seem to forget that the Government is looking out for 330 million people not just them. Or a certain group or another. I think this balance is a delicate one and not always met. They may deny the rights of gays but Obama has worked to legitimize the rights of homosexuals in government despite their disregard. Ditto for the role of women and most of the other things you have said. However it's also tough