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Author: g0177325   😊 😞
Number: of 15062 
Subject: Christofascism seems nigh
Date: 04/19/2025 9:42 AM
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From https://www.news9.com/story/68028d0237ab4f7516ec9b...

OKLAHOMA CITY -
Oklahoma legislators have declared “Christ is King” in Oklahoma with the passage of House Concurrent Resolution 1013.

Read the resolution here - https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20ENG...

Passed Thursday, legislators pushed the measure through during the observance of Holy Week. Resolution author Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland, says the text affirms Oklahoma’s spiritual heritage and enduring faith.

"This resolution is a bold testament to Oklahoma’s faith-based legacy," Olsen said. "During Holy Week, we honor the sacrifice of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and reaffirm the principles that guide our state. I’m proud to lead this effort to declare ‘Christ is King’ and call upon the help of the 'Supreme Judge of the World.'"

Sen. Shane Jett, R-Shawnee, is the Senate author of the resolution.

In a March press release, the Freedom from Religion Foundation (FFRF) called the resolution an attack on religious freedom.

“The revolutionaries who founded the United States threw the king out,” says FFRF Co-President Dan Barker. “Along with rejecting a monarchy, they deliberately adopted a godless Constitution, whose only references to religion are exclusionary, and which forbids the government from establishing any religion.”

Several members of the House Democratic Caucus debated against HCR 1013, arguing that it excludes Oklahomans who identify with other religions as well as Oklahomans who are not religious.

“We spent over an hour on the House Floor today and did not solve a single problem for everyday Oklahomans,” said House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson,
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Author: PucksFool ⎊🐝  😊 😞
Number: of 48466 
Subject: Re: Christofascism seems nigh
Date: 04/19/2025 9:50 AM
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In addition to violating the Establishment Clause, it seems to violate the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
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Author: g0177325   😊 😞
Number: of 48466 
Subject: Re: Christofascism seems nigh
Date: 04/19/2025 11:41 AM
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In addition to violating the Establishment Clause, it seems to violate the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

It would seem so. There's a good discussion here https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/6097/can-u...

With this stand out bit:

In Everson v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court wrote:

"The 'establishment of religion' clause of the First Amendment means at least this: Neither a state nor the Federal Government can set up a church. Neither can pass laws which aid one religion, aid all religions or prefer one religion over another. Neither can force nor influence a person to go to or to remain away from church against his will or force him to profess a belief or disbelief in any religion. No person can be punished for entertaining or professing religious beliefs or disbeliefs, for church attendance or non-attendance. No tax in any amount, large or small, can be levied to support any religious activities or institutions, whatever they may be called, or whatever form they may adopt to teach or practice religion. Neither a state nor the Federal Government can, openly or secretly, participate in the affairs of any religious organizations or groups and vice versa. In the words of Jefferson, the clause against establishment of religion by law was intended to erect 'a wall of separation between Church and State.'" 330 U.S. 1, 15-16.

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Author: fcorelli   😊 😞
Number: of 48466 
Subject: Re: Christofascism seems nigh
Date: 04/19/2025 1:25 PM
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In Everson v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court wrote:

"The 'establishment of religion' clause of the First Amendment means at least this: Neither a state nor the Federal Government can set up a church. Neither can pass laws which aid one religion, aid all religions or prefer one religion over another....
... In the words of Jefferson, the clause against establishment of religion by law was intended to erect 'a wall of separation between Church and State.'" 330 U.S. 1, 15-16.

Not a problem. All we need is a new Supreme Court and voila! Presto change-o
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Author: EchotaBaaa   😊 😞
Number: of 48466 
Subject: Re: Christofascism seems nigh
Date: 04/19/2025 4:31 PM
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If that's true there will be more kinky sex all over the place.

Hopefully some of it heterosexual, and inclusive of fat guys.
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