Lest there be question

A broad coalition of Fundie denominations -- including Mormon and Orthodox Jewish -- have issued a letter saying their religious freedom is being restricted. Ya see, they aren't being allowed to discriminate against gays. This covers religious institutions such as schools, hospitals, nursing homes, adoption services, counseling services, and more.

Timothy Kincaid of Box Turtle Bulletin summarizes it this way:

In the name of faith and religion they explicitly demand the ability to fire gay people, deny them employment, deny education, healthcare and housing, and instill punitive taxation. Further they demand exemption from restrictions which require that public funds are provided to the citizens without discrimination.

My reaction to the first sentence is: Fine, let them (though I'm not clear about the "taxation" part). But I draw the line at the second sentence. No, I don't want my taxes to pay for my discrimination.

Kincaid continues:

I find these declarations useful. They establish, lest there be question, those churches that feel entitled and privileged and who actively serve as a danger to the freedom not only of gay people, but of all Americans who dare to differ with them in any area of doctrine or dogma.

Yes, this will cause people to rethink their membership and for others to turn away from joining. Let such unholy institutions die.