The Oklahoma House and Senate have passed a religious freedom bill to protect the rights of clergy.
The legislation says pastors and others who perform weddings cannot be forced to perform same-sex ceremonies if that violates their religious beliefs.
The measure also shields churches from being required to participate in any same-sex weddings.
The Oklahoma House voted 87-8 for the bill Wednesday, while a nearly identical bill passed the state Senate on a 38-5 vote. All opposing votes came from Democrats. [box] Colossians 3:17 Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.
Founders’ Bible article 2 Corinthians 3:6, page 1840. Excerpt from the Supreme Court: “No purpose of action against religion can imputed to any legislation, State or national, because this is a religious people…This is a Christian nation.”[/box]