Quote from: "Renee"Agreed, she cannot stand on religious convictions and at the same time hold a position in state, federal or municipal government while imposing those convictions on others.



And I might add, that even though I disagree with the basis of the extremely broad interpretation that the SCOTUS used to formulate their ruling granting marriage rights to same sex couples, the ruling is now law. Even a conflict with federal law on a state level cannot stop the issuing of licences to same sex couples.  Under article VI of the US Constitution the ruling trumps state law.



It is clearly covered under the Supremacy Clause of Article VI of the federal constitution, which says, "This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, anything in the Constitution or laws of any state to the contrary notwithstanding."

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Quote from: "Renee"Agreed, she cannot stand on religious convictions and at the same time hold a position in state, federal or municipal government while imposing those convictions on others.



And I might add, that even though I disagree with the basis of the extremely broad interpretation that the SCOTUS used to formulate their ruling granting marriage rights to same sex couples, the ruling is now law. Even a conflict with federal law on a state level cannot stop the issuing of licences to same sex couples.  Under article VI of the US Constitution the ruling trumps state law.



It is clearly covered under the Supremacy Clause of Article VI of the federal constitution, which says, "This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, anything in the Constitution or laws of any state to the contrary notwithstanding."

I am so out of my league Renee..

 

I don't have your knowledge of the American constitution Renee..



I am glad we agree..



How could I possibly counter what you have posted.

Quote from: "Fashionista"Issuing marriage licenses in a secular institution like a court house does not conflict with our faith..



If pastors in gospel churches were being forced to perform wedding ceremonies for same sex couple, yes, but that is not the case for Kim Davis..



The church and state are separate, so she cannot force her convictions on a secular government institution..



If she cannot carry out her duties as a civil servant in a job that pays over $100,000 per year, then she should seriously consider getting a new career in a Christian environment or transfer to a different government department that won't force her to violate American law.



 

http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/kim-davis-kentucky-county-clerk-still-won-t-authorize-marriage-licences-1.3226886">http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/kim-davis- ... -1.3226886">http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/kim-davis-kentucky-county-clerk-still-won-t-authorize-marriage-licences-1.3226886

Kim Davis, Kentucky county clerk, still won't authorize marriage licences

Clerk Kim Davis returned to work Monday for the first time since being jailed for disobeying a federal judge and said she was faced with a "seemingly impossible choice" between following her conscience and losing her freedom over denying marriage licences to gay couples.  



With her voice shaking, she said she decided not to interfere with the marriage licences, but declared they would not be authorized by her and she questioned their validity.



In her first day back in the office after a five-day stint in jail, Davis said she was torn between obeying God and a directive from the judge that "forces me to disobey God." Davis, an Apostolic Christian, believes gay marriage is a sin.

Quote from: "RW"Why wasn't Kim Davis just fired for failing to do her damn job?  Why do people think that their personal feelings (see religious convictions) can be applied to their jobs?  When I went to work, I left my biases at home and did my damn job.



There should be no accommodation for this crap.  She should be fired.  End of story.