Fundies: Obama signs hate crimes bill into law...Christian sacrifices to lions in Soldier Field next

[marmar]

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from the journal of Fundie oppression, the American Family Assn's OneNewsNow:



Obama signs 'hate crimes' bill - Christian broadcasters concerned
Charlie Butss - OneNewsNow - 10/28/2009 6:00:00 AM


The "hate crimes" bill approved recently by Congress could be a problem for broadcasters -- most importantly, Christian broadcasters -- now that it has been signed into law.

President Barack Obama has signed into law a measure that adds to the list of federal hate crimes attacks on people based on their sexual orientation. Congress approved the legislation last week as part of the $680-billion FY 2010 Defense Authorization bill. Appended to the hate crimes amendment was a statement ensuring that a religious leader or any other person cannot be prosecuted on the bases if his or her speech, beliefs, or association.

But Craig Parshall, chief counsel for National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), discounts that statement, pointing out that such laws in other countries have been used to silence people of faith. He believes the law approved by Congress is potentially dangerous as it relates to comments made about homosexuality or another religion.

"Under the criminal law of incitement, if something is said in a broadcast that another person uses as a motivation to go out and commit an act of what they call 'bodily injury' in the statute, then a broadcaster could be held criminally liable," he explains. ..........(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.onenewsnow.com/Culture/Default.aspx?id=740586

[mike_c]

1. I'd buy pay-per-view for christian sacrifices....

:rofl:

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

2. I'll be rooting for the lions.

[kestrel91316]

3. I'd volunteer to provide vet care for the lions. Well, on second thought,

I have no experience with exotic species, so I'd best stay on the sidelines and let the zoo vets handle it.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

7. Oh, heck, they're just cats...

aren't they? :)

[Chulanowa]

8. I imagine the poor cats will be suffering all sorts of bowel syndromes

Christians are like the velveeta of the animal kingdom.

(Wiccans are, of course, granola, if you were wondering)

[Kievan Rus]

4. I guess the fundies have their tinfoil hats on tonight

[Journeyman]

5. Yes, can't have people chanting they prefer Barabbas and not expect some sort of retribution. . .

[AspenRose]

6. Craig Parshall is Janet's husband

Yep, THAT Janet Parshall.

[donco6]

9. Sounds good to me.

"Under the criminal law of incitement, if something is said in a broadcast that another person uses as a motivation to go out and commit an act of what they call 'bodily injury' in the statute, then a broadcaster could be held criminally liable," he explains."

Sounds good.

[mitchum]

10. Bring on the lions