Posted on 01/18/2010 8:56:59 AM PST by wagglebee
(CNSNews.com) - Chai Feldblum, the Georgetown University law professor nominated by President Obama to serve on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, has written that society should “not tolerate” any “private beliefs,” including religious beliefs, that may negatively affect homosexual “equality.”
Feldblum, whose nomination was advanced in a closed session of the Senate Health Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on December 12, published an article entitled “Moral Conflict and Liberty: Gay Rights and Religion” in the Brooklyn Law Review in 2006.
“Just as we do not tolerate private racial beliefs that adversely affect African-Americans in the commercial arena, even if such beliefs are based on religious views, we should similarly not tolerate private beliefs about sexual orientation and gender identity that adversely affect LGBT [lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender] people,” the Georgetown law professor argued.
Feldblum’s admittedly “radical” view is based on what she sees as a “zero-sum game” between religious freedom and the homosexual agenda, where “a gain for one side necessarily entails a corresponding loss for the other side.”
“For those who believe that a homosexual or bisexual orientation is not morally neutral, and that an individual who acts on his or her homosexual orientation is acting in a sinful or harmful manner (to himself or herself and to others), it is problematic when the government passes a law that gives such individuals equal access to all societal institutions,” Feldblum wrote.
“Conversely, for those who believe that any sexual orientation, including a homosexual or bisexual orientation, is morally neutral, and that an individual who acts on his or her homosexual or bisexual orientation acts in an honest and good manner, it is problematic when the government fails to pass laws providing equality to such individuals.”
Feldblum argues that in order for “gay rights” to triumph in this “zero-sum game,” the constitutional rights of all Americans should be placed on a “spectrum” so they can be balanced against legitimate government duties.
All beliefs should be equal, regardless of their source, Feldblum says. “A belief derived from a religious faith should be accorded no more weight—and no less weight—than a belief derived from a non-religious source.” According to Feldman, the source of a person’s belief – be it God, spiritual energy, or the five senses – “has no relevance.”
'Identity liberty' versus 'belief liberty'
Feldblum does recognize that elements of the homosexual agenda may infringe on Americans’ religious liberties. However, Feldblum argues that society should “come down on the side” of homosexual equality at the expense of religious liberty. Because the conflict between the two is “irreconcilable,” religious liberty -- which she also calls "belief liberty" -- must be placed second to the “identity liberty” of homosexuals.
“And, in making the decision in this zero sum game, I am convinced society should come down on the side of protecting the liberty of LGBT people,” she wrote.
“Protecting one group’s identity liberty may, at times, require that we burden others’ belief liberty. This is an inherent and irreconcilable reality of our complex society,” Feldblum wrote.
“But in dealing with this conflict, I believe it is essential that we not privilege moral beliefs that are religiously based over other sincerely held core, moral beliefs. Laws passed pursuant to public policies may burden the belief liberty of those who adhere to either religious or secular beliefs.”
The full Senate must now vote on Feldblum's nomination, but a date for that vote has not yet been set.
As an EEOC commissioner, Feldblum would rule on cases involving alleged violations of federal employment law, including gender, age, and race discrimination.
In other words, the immoral behavior of two percent of the population is more important than the religious beliefs of the majority.
Thanks to AliVeritas for the tip.
The Thought Police are coming.
Well, here’s a ‘private belief’ for ya. Sodomy is an unnatural act punishable by an eternity in Hell.
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Call you senators and tell them to vote no on this nutcase and be sure to tell them why. This article should provide sufficient ammunition.
Barry bringing sexual degeneracvy to mainstream America ... demonic hope and change arriving?
Barry bringing sexual degeneracvy to mainstream America ... demonic hope and change arriving?
Barry bringing sexual degeneracy to mainstream America ... demonic hope and change arriving?
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A noose can be arranged, and he can dance at the end of it for a minute or two. Maybe that will change his totalitarian views to experience a little totalitarianism.
If not , then he will have to subjugate us through force. Bring it on Chai.
“Demonic” is becoming a seemingly accurate term with which to describe all these people Obama is attempting to put into places of power.
Not tolerate anti-homosexuality at all, eh? Even in religion?
Well then-—I guess that means the first target is Islam, and it’s outta here,right? Hard to top a religion that calls for stoning and execution of homosexuals.
Chai can’t ignore that, right.....right?
“society should “not tolerate” any “private beliefs,” including religious beliefs, that may negatively affect homosexual “equality.””
By the time this is over, we’re gonna have to have heads on pikes.
It could read, "Society Should 'Not Tolerate Private Beliefs'" period. There is no line that stops how this Thought Police could be used if this is permitted.
U.S. Senate. Just say "NO" to this confirmation.
To quote Andrew Dice Clay, "The Dice Man" ~
"You want 'gay rights?' I'll give you 'gay rights'... Here's 10% off of Vaseline, now get the f^&% back in the closet!
;-/
Since these people don’t believe in Hell anyway, please allow me to edit your remark:
“Sodomy is an unnatural act punishable by” AIDS.
Simply another spearhead in the cosmic war on Christianity.
And you're not even trying to say that your belief should be the law of the land. Which is just as well since there's already a higher law for that and an ultimate Judge to enforce it.
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