Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Oklahoma House passes bill restricting marriage to people of faith [View all]
A bill that would restrict the right to marry to people of faith and would mandate all marriage licenses be approved by a member of the clergy was approved by the Oklahoma state House on Tuesday.
House Bill 1125, sponsored by Republican State Representative Todd Russ, is a radical measure that would end secular marriage licenses in the state. In addition, the bill would bar all judges and other secular officials from performing marriages in Oklahoma.
Russ claims the radical legislation is motivated by his desire to protect court clerks from having to issue licenses to same-sex couples. Russ says he doesnt want these workers put in the position of having to condone or facilitate same-sex marriage.
Under the legislation, atheists and others not wanting to be married by a religious official could file an affidavit through the court clerks office claiming a common-law marriage.
House Bill 1125, sponsored by Republican State Representative Todd Russ, is a radical measure that would end secular marriage licenses in the state. In addition, the bill would bar all judges and other secular officials from performing marriages in Oklahoma.
Russ claims the radical legislation is motivated by his desire to protect court clerks from having to issue licenses to same-sex couples. Russ says he doesnt want these workers put in the position of having to condone or facilitate same-sex marriage.
Under the legislation, atheists and others not wanting to be married by a religious official could file an affidavit through the court clerks office claiming a common-law marriage.
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/progressivesecularhumanist/2015/03/oklahoma-house-passes-bill-restricting-marriage-to-people-of-faith/
InfoView thread info, including edit history
TrashPut this thread in your Trash Can (My DU » Trash Can)
BookmarkAdd this thread to your Bookmarks (My DU » Bookmarks)
116 replies, 18025 views
ShareGet links to this post and/or share on social media
AlertAlert this post for a rule violation
PowersThere are no powers you can use on this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
ReplyReply to this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
Rec (11)
ReplyReply to this post
116 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Oklahoma House passes bill restricting marriage to people of faith [View all]
Lordquinton
Mar 2015
OP
The "good people" of Oklahoma have been re-electing these idiots for quite a while. nt.
Warren Stupidity
Mar 2015
#48
"The bill is a naked attempt to force Christian theocracy upon the citizens of Oklahoma."
riversedge
Mar 2015
#4
It's called Christian reconstructionism/Christian dominionism, and it's in full effect in the GOP
blkmusclmachine
Mar 2015
#97
That'll show ya! No tax /government benefits for all you filthy nonreligious
sinkingfeeling
Mar 2015
#5
really justin? You can't recall another recent thread here that you gleefully participated in
Warren Stupidity
Mar 2015
#24
No actually I did not alert. i went to bed early last night because my father had surgery today
hrmjustin
Mar 2015
#33
it is an expression that means a person has just uttered something that is obvious bullshit
Warren Stupidity
Mar 2015
#43
Yes i understand that but I thought you would understand sensitivity about the issue.
hrmjustin
Mar 2015
#46
Okasha is a lesbian. have you thought that she might take offense at being called a bro?
hrmjustin
Mar 2015
#49
Look we are all adults here Justin, so I think you can figure out that
Warren Stupidity
Mar 2015
#50
I find it amusing you use the dictionary definition here, but when convenient, you go to urbandictio
AtheistCrusader
Mar 2015
#84
Well, thank you for acknowledging that I'm right, whatever I say. You're making progress.
okasha
Mar 2015
#54
Exactly. Of all the stupidity here, that has to be the stupidest assumption ever.
cbayer
Mar 2015
#90
When did Oklahoma secede? I missed that. Must have happened or they'd pay att'n to US Constitution
Panich52
Mar 2015
#21
weve been told here repeatedly that the religious right is an insignificant minority
Warren Stupidity
Mar 2015
#26
It is all just a bunch of chest beating and posturing until they ban divorce.
Jamastiene
Mar 2015
#30
Did not have to see it was sponsored by a Republican. Where in the hell are they
Thinkingabout
Mar 2015
#32
Unitarian universalists and Reform Jewish Synagogues will officiate over same sex marriages.
Agnosticsherbet
Mar 2015
#40
This would put the state in the position of recognizing a faith/religion as 'legitimate'
douggg
Mar 2015
#96