[Conscience of a Conservative]

Two former magistrates sued the N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts claiming it violated their religious rights by forcing them to participate in same-sex marriage ceremonies or face discipline, termination, and even criminal prosecution.

I agree with these magistrates' opinion/beliefs on same-sex marriage. BUT, their religious freedom argument is wrong (and dangerous). To the extent they were acting in their official capacity as a magistrate, they were acting on behalf of the government, not themselves, so their personal religious beliefs should play no role in how they carry out their official duties.

[xzins]

They say that according to the North Carolina Constitution they suffered discrimination. Did you read the North Carolina Constitution’s relevant sections?

[manc]

I think the two judges over many years know their own laws in NC much more than you or I.

There is no test for ones own religious beliefs at all.

[aloppoct]

No way Jose!

Religious freedom is too precious to hide behind their “official capacity as a magistrate” excuse. Grow a spine or we are all lost. No government has the right to trample on our religious freedoms.