Religion
Proposed Kansas Bill Would Allow Religion-Based Discrimination Against Gays
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Kansas State Rep. Charles Macheers
Kansas lawmakers are considering a bill from Kansas state Rep. Charles Macheers (pictured) that would protect businesses, groups, and individuals who don’t want to serve gay married couples for religious reasons, the AP reports:
The legislator pushing the bill says it’s designed to protect religious freedom, and Republican Gov. Sam Brownback is receptive to the idea, though he hasn’t yet studied the proposal enough to offer a formal endorsement.
However, critics say the measure promotes discrimination against gays and lesbians, and is so broadly written that it could apply to any couple, gay or straight, with a less-than-traditional union.
