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Mississippi passes religious freedom legislation

By Filings on Wed, 04/06/16
Society & Culture
Religious Liberty
Church and State

“Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has signed into law a bill safeguarding the religious liberty of individuals and organizations who refuse to participate in same-sex weddings or gender identity transitions. Bryant, a Republican, announced today (April 5) via Twitter that he signed House Bill 1523 — the Protecting Freedom of Conscience from Government Discrimination Act.” Miss. adopts religious freedom bill

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Bert Perry

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Wed, 04/06/16

Text of the bill here. It looks like the authors made it specific enough to pass legal muster. I am wondering, though, if there are other places where the state really ought to protect religious freedom. I am guessing we shall find out.

Aspiring to be a stick in the mud.

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