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When One Anchorage turned over the signatures they’d collected to get its equal rights for gays and transgender people ordinance on the April municipal ballot, the backers were thrilled to have twice as many signatures as they would need. Now, just two months before the election, it’s clear that not everyone is of one mind - there is no "one Anchorage," as far as this issue is concerned. Jim Minnery represents the Alaska Family Council, which is organizing opposition to the ordinance. His group says being forced to hire or house a gay or transgender person offends its Christian values. “The question is, should people who have deeply held convictions be forced to affirm, accept, support and promote that lifestyle when it is counter to their faith traditions?” says Minnery. That view is counter to a different group of church leaders who came out in support of the ordinance in December, proving the battle over beliefs will likely rage on all the way up to the April 3 election. Nationally, the trend is pretty clear. Nearly 150 cities, counties and states have passed similar equal rights laws, and pretty soon a big arm of the federal government will weigh in as well. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will soon add sexual orientation and gender identity to its list of protections. That means any program or social service agency that gets HUD money will be breaking federal law if it discriminates. Supporters say it’s one more action proving it’s time for equal rights for all, while those who disagree will still have several weeks to make their case.
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FasterC said on Wednesday, Feb 1 at 6:48 AM
That someone's sexuality becomes the focus of the priestcrafters ...reveals more about their homosexual fears and desires than anything. I would be embarrassed to have everyone know I desired other men and the only way to stop this would be to create laws so I would not be tempted again and again ... that flying abstinence monkey at the Anchorage Baptist Temple is a perfect example of unequalled desires coupled with an overconsuming desire for power and more wealth added to a satanic desire for young boys willing to come to Jesus as children ... on their knees.... Make all the priestcrafters who raise their voices .. PAY TAXES AND BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ONCE IN THEIR MISERABLE LIVES
80723063AK said on Tuesday, Mar 27 at 10:22 PM
Eventually, Alaska will join the 21st century and all Alaskans will be equal with equal rights, including marriage. The battle has only just begun.
85769754Wes said on Tuesday, Mar 27 at 10:39 PM
It is great to know that I will not have to put up with any of this craziness in Heaven according to God's Word The Bible. Just as Christ came to save us from sin, when His second coming arrives I would hate knowing that I missed the boat. Get "Born Again" and it will change your life! Believe me there is a heaven and a hell and I would not want to be accountable for the many lost souls due to my choice not to choose salvation and live for Christ.
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