Texas, like a number of states, has a number of JP's who contend they have a First Amendment right of freedom of religion to not perform gay marriages, and only traditional marriages. The state's Texas Justice Court Training Center noted:
"Therefore, as of today, it is our opinion that justices of the peace may perform same-sex marriage ceremonies in accordance with the Texas Family Code.
The more difficult question is whether Texas judges may refuse to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies while continuing to perform opposite-sex marriage ceremonies. As of today, we are unable to identify any current legal authority which would permit a justice of the peace to take such action."
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ReplyDelete" Jesus said to them, 'Then give back to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's.'". Luke 20:25 and Matthew 22:21. In other words, a civil marriage is whatever secular law allows. Regarding Holy matrimony, " ... a man leaves his father and his mother and cleaves to his wife, and they become one flesh." Genesis 2:24 Revised Standard Version (RSV)
ReplyDelete44, Great quotes, Thanks!
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