Montana legislature plans to replace their Constitution with the Book of Leviticus

[ck4829]

The Montana State House is currently considering legislation that would prevent the city of Missoula from implementing an anti-discrimination ordinance that includes protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. The legislation, proposed by Republican State Rep. Kristin Hansen, would prohibit local governments from going farther than state law in enacting protected classes, was passed out of committee after they rejected an effort to expand the state law. Since Montana does not have a statewide protection for sexual orientation or gender identity, Missoula’s more far-reaching anti-discrimination ordinance would be nullified if Hansen’s bill passes. The Missoulian reports:

The Republican majority on the House Judiciary Committee approved a bill Monday that would effectively overturn Missoula's 2010 ordinance banning discrimination against city residents based on their sexual orientation and gender.

The debate over the bill was fraught with fear mongering from right-wing activists about threats to women and children if the ordinance was upheld and the “punishment” for gays and lesbians:

Leading the support for Hansen's bill were two Bitterroot Valley conservatives who were outspoken opponents of the Missoula ordinance last year.

Harris Himes, representing the Montana Eagle Forum, called the Missoula ordinance "unconstitutional on its face."

"There are those of us who would not to rent to gay and lesbian people for religious reasons," said Himes, a Hamilton pastor.

Pressed later by Rep. Ellie Hill, D-Missoula, what those religious reasons are, Himes said: "It is God himself who says that homosexuality is an abomination, and he has various punishments for that, too." Hill asked what those punishments are, and Himes quoted Leviticus saying that homosexuals "surely shall be put to death."

http://www.rightwingwatch.org/content/montana-legislature-moves-stop-towns-covering-sexual-orientation-and-gender-anti-discriminat

So, when is Montana going to make it illegal to wear clothes made of two different cloths or make eating shellfish punishable by death?

[FiveGoodMen]

1. Slippery slope to hell-on-earth

Fundies are the enemy of all decent human beings.

ALL.

[xchrom]

2. Recommend

[Critters2]

3. Time to outlaw ham, bacon, cheeseburgers and shrimp!! nt

[left is right]

5. not to mention oreo cookies with milk

[A Simple Game]

7. I understand about the ham, bacon, and shrimp.

But why can't I have a cheeseburger?

[Tesha]

11. You can't serve meat and dairy together; it's not Kosher.

In a truly Kosher home, you won't even use
the same plates and utensils for meat and dairy;
you have the dairy set and the meat set.

Tesha

[A Simple Game]

13. Didn't know that, thanks. nt

[Tesha]

9. Mildew! Don't forget Mildew! (NT)

[white_wolf]

12. haha. Let them touch the bacon and see how fast the teabaggers turn. n/t

[fascisthunter]

4. this is what happens when Fundamentalists are allowed in government

they spread their hatred and hide behind the sacred to get away with it. These fuckers are NO different from the Taliban nor the Nazis. They either get their way or no way at all.

[truebrit71]

6. Bingo! There is NO difference. They just call their imaginary friend a different name...

...they are ALL certifiable..

[onethatcares]

8. I wonder how many of them have sattelite television

for the porn channels. Cause you can bet there ain't much to do in Montana or any of those norhtfuckistan places during the cold winter months except procreate or pretend to.

[spanone]

10. yea, we need to turn american into a good ol theocracy

:sarcasm:

[Angry Dragon]

14. Then himes it is time to bring this god of yours' forward so

he/she can be questioned so all the people know all the facts

[chat_noir]

15. Dear Dr. Laura letter

Dear Dr. Laura:

Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind them that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination. End of debate. I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some of the other specific laws and how to follow them:

When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord - Lev.1.9. The problem is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?

I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21.7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?

I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrual uncleanliness - Lev.15.19- 24. The problem is, how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.

Lev. 25.44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?

I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35.2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself?

A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination - Lev. 11.10, it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this?

Lev. 21.20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?

Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev. 19.27. How should they die?

I know from Lev. 11.6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?

My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev. 19.19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? - Lev.24.10-16. Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20.14)

I know you have studied these things extensively, so I am confident you can help. Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging.

Your devoted fan,
Jim

[Louisiana1976]

16. I LOL'd.

[L. Coyote]

17. Ohh Christ, Chap.12, mandates male circumcision ... & Chap.19 "love one's neighbor as oneself"

The rules are generally addressed to the Israelites, except for several prohibitions applied equally to "the strangers that sojourn in Israel." They may not go over very will in Montana:

Blasphemers being stoned to death.
Death penalty for a child insulting its parents.
Death penalty for prostitution.

Prohibiting factors of being a priest; the disabled, the permanently ill, dwarfism, poor eyesight, hunchbacks, damaged testicles, or a flat nose :rofl:

:rofl: The good news, slavery would be regulated! :rofl: