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Department of Public Works employee Eric Batman claims that having to see a Progress Pride flag flying outside the department’s Alhambra, California, headquarters during the month of June effectively forces him to “celebrate, recognize, and solemnize conduct and actions that he views as sin” in conflict with his sincerely held Christian religious beliefs, according to a lawsuit filed in March by anti-LGBTQ+ evangelical nonprofit the Liberty Counsel.

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[-] Son_of_Macha@lemmy.cafe 16 points 10 hours ago

Has he considered reading the Bible and following the teachings of Jesus Christ? It might help him understand what Christianity is supposed to be about.

[-] HuePony@lemmy.ml 4 points 8 hours ago

Do you really think they are reading their book?

[-] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 2 points 7 hours ago

Also which one? They'll pick the one that most fits what they want.

[-] Simulation6@sopuli.xyz 1 points 7 hours ago

If they are reading anything but the new testament then it is just a history lesson.

[-] MajorasTerribleFate@lemmy.zip 1 points 5 hours ago

Which translation, which interpretation? It's hard to say the New Testament is a single work with just one commonly understood message.

[-] MrRandom@lemmy.zip 1 points 9 hours ago

But Jesus it too woke and gay for Reighwing Christians

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