From Amnesty International USA: Even as we celebrate today’s decision we must not forget that some 70 countries still have laws prohibiting homosexual relations and that conviction under these statues can range from lengthy prison sentences and fines to torture,…
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From Americans United for Separation of Church and StateJune 26, 2003 “This decision is a strong reaffirmation of the principles of secular government and personal freedom,” said the Rev. Barry W. Lynn, Americans United executive director. “The court made it…
From More Light Presbyterians (mlp.org): In the 1960’s all 50 states had sodomy / anti-gay laws. In 1986 when the Hardwick decision was made upholding the Georgia anti-gay laws, 25 states had anti-gay laws. Yesterday, 13 states had such anti-gay…
Marianne Duddy, Executive Director of DignityUSA: “The best news is that Judeo-Christian values are no longer being used to uphold clearly discriminatory laws.” Duddy also called the decision a “leap forward for all Americans who = support basic justice and…
From Agape Press, a religious-right propaganda service: In his letter to the Romans, the apostle Paul says men whose “foolish hearts were darkened” exchanged the truth of God for a lie. His warning about man’s wisdom has apparently gone unheeded…
From the American Friends Service Committee, June 26, 2003: “We regard this as a victory in the struggle for justice, not only for lesbians, gays, and bisexuals, but for all people,” said Mary Ellen McNish, AFSC general secretary. “At a…
Falwell: Pedophilia Is Consensual, Too
From Falwell Confidential, June 26, 2003: Mathew Staver, President and General Counsel of Liberty Counsel called the [Supreme Court] decision [overturning a Texas sodomy law] a “wakeup call” to the majority of Americans who believe in traditional marriage. “The goal…
In a statement released today, the Rev. Michael Schuenemeyer, the church’s Minister for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Concerns and HIV/AIDS Ministry, says, “With the support of the UCC General Synod and a variety of UCC agencies and organizations, I…
Texas Sodomy Law Overturned
CNN offers a report that’s being updated periodically, with details added. The legal aspects of the ruling are discussed today on Fox News Channel’s DaySide program. The official ruling will eventually be posted here on the Supreme Court web site….
A Bit About Your Ex-Gay Watch Blogger
I should have plenty to report about the Supreme Court ruling tonight. In the meantime, check out this discussion at GayChristian.net. To what extent does physical attractiveness influence one’s choice of friends or potential partners?