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Resistance to Indiana’s “Religious Freedom” Bill

As I discussed in my essay “Mask Slippage,” we’re seeing—with the signing of this “Religious Freedom” bill into law—the Christian agenda made clear: 

…their “faith-based” precepts can be imposed on others under the pretext of “religious freedom.” They mean their freedom to proselytize or otherwise enjoin others to conform to their beliefs. They are never content to be the only ones practicing their nonsensical ideologies…

“Let this revealing behavior that has emerged since the SCOTUS decision be a clear warning to secular people that many religions are simply biding their time until the opportunities arise to recapture their dominance over those who are not of their ilk. We must hold true to maintaining that American secular societal landscape which prevents forced obeisance to any religion while promoting pratical liberty and justice for all.”

Those who support a secular America are speaking out in opposition, including Apple’s Tim Cook (pictured above), and “Bravi!” to them. While I am not surprised by this and other similar legislation being pushed through by fearful people of “faith,” I am heartened by the powerful voices immediately being raised to resist this attempt towards sneaking bigotry under the tent flaps of a nation that has increasingly supported individualism over the course of its history. Are a majority of Americans ready to see this legislation for what it really is, and be prepared to move beyond past terrors of those who think and live in a different manner? We shall see.

—Magus Peter H. Gilmore