"Why Are Companies Taking Sides against Religious Liberty"

[Scott Lloyd]

I know that some here see red whenever the topic of religious freedom is brought up, and I know that some here like to pretend there is no current threat to religious freedom and demand to be shown examples whenever the topic is mentioned and then they get irritated when such examples are forthcoming. But such denial is the very reason to remain vigilant and to keep the issue before the public eye, despite the annoyance it causes to some.

In the interest of providing examples, here is a Wall Street Journal op-ed piece about how efforts to pass legislation to safeguard religious liberty in the wake of Obergefell are being hindered, in some instances, by corporations. In the long run, they do so arguably to their own detriment, as such politically correct tyranny is harmful to the economic enviroment.

This topic is relevant to this board as the leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ have staked out a position in favor of assertive efforts to safeguard religious liberty. It is thus incumbent upon faithful members individually to lend their support to that effort.

Here's an interesting snippet from the WSJ piece with a local (LDS related) note of interest:

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Religious liberty is good for everyone, not only the faithful. A recent study by researchers at Georgetown University and Brigham Young University found economic competitiveness is stronger in countries with fewer government restrictions on religious liberty. Other personal liberties—freedom of the press, freedom of speech, freedom of travel, and, yes, freedom of commerce—are more secure when conscience is protected.

Here's a more general but noteworthy snippet:

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Too many business leaders are embracing a politically correct social agenda, trying to force every state and every citizen to walk in lockstep. The private economy would be foolish to reject America’s heritage of liberty, which has powered the greatest engine of economic success in history. And if corporations want the benefits of a business-friendly environment, with lower taxes and less regulation, they would do well to recognize who enacts such policies: people with center-right social values, not the hard left.

 

[Scott Lloyd]

A mysterious board glitch has caused this duplicate thread to be opened.

I promise, it was nothing I did or neglected to do that I know about. It just happened. If I still had the capability, I would close this one. But I don't.

So, until the moderators get around to locking this one, I will ask everyone to please not post on this thread. Post on its twin instead.

Maybe the moderators can eventually deep-six this one.

[theplains]

On 12/04/2016 at 6:35 PM, Scott Lloyd said:

I know that some here see red whenever the topic of religious freedom is brought up, and I know that some here like to pretend there is no current threat to religious freedom and demand to be shown examples whenever the topic is mentioned and then they get irritated when such examples are forthcoming. But such denial is the very reason to remain vigilant and to keep the issue before the public eye, despite the annoyance it causes to some.

Fortunately, they cannot control how Christians spend their money.  There is a lot we can do 
by changing our spending habits when it comes to company products, sporting events, music 
concerts, etc when they travel the anti-Christian or politically-correct road.  We can even 
change government leaders.

Jim

[carbon dioxide]

Some of these companies are just insanely hypocritical. Cirque du Soleil has cancelled a show in North Carolina but still plans to carry out a show in Dubai where homosexuality is punishable by prison or fines. Not clear if the death penalty can be imposed however.  http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2016/04/15/cirque-du-solei-cancels-north-carolina-shows-over-public-facilities-act-plans-shows-in-dubai-where-gays-are-put-to-death/ 

So if you do not want to bake a cake for a gay couple in North Carolina it is bad, but if the UAE wants to fine and put a gay couple in prison, that is ok. The show must go on.

Edited April 18, 2016 by carbon dioxide

[thesometimesaint]

12 hours ago, carbon dioxide said:

Some of these companies are just insanely hypocritical. Cirque du Soleil has cancelled a show in North Carolina but still plans to carry out a show in Dubai where homosexuality is punishable by prison or fines. Not clear if the death penalty can be imposed however.  http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2016/04/15/cirque-du-solei-cancels-north-carolina-shows-over-public-facilities-act-plans-shows-in-dubai-where-gays-are-put-to-death/ 

So if you do not want to bake a cake for a gay couple in North Carolina it is bad, but if the UAE wants to fine and put a gay couple in prison, that is ok. The show must go on.

 Companies are design hypocritical. Slay the dragons in your own backyard before taking on the ones in your neighbors.