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Debate Over California 'Anti-Hate Speech' Mandate and Churches
Original: Is California’s LBGT-Related ‘Anti-Hate Speech’ Mandate Coming for Churches?
California's LGBT-related 'anti-hate speech' requirements are raising concerns among religious groups that churches could be the next target. The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is asking whether such a mandate might eventually apply to houses of worship, framing the issue as a potential threat to religious freedom. Supporters of such measures argue they are needed to protect LGBT people from harassment, while critics see government overreach into matters of faith and preaching.
Why now: Ongoing tension between anti-discrimination rules and religious liberty in California is prompting religious organizations to warn about possible effects on churches.
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