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Old 23rd Oct 2011, 01:30 PM   #1
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Default Minnesota Atheists Speak Out Against Proposed State Defense of Marriage Act

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“[DOMA is] a religious law that’s not just a difference of opinion,” Berkshire said. “It’s a religious law that’s harming people.”The amicus brief gives several sectarian arguments why same-sex marriage is considered unacceptable by some religious institutions, but says there is no secular reason to bar same-sex couples from opportunities given to heterosexual couples.

“The government should not even be looking at religion,” Berkshire said. “The government should only be looking at secular arguments and there are no good secular arguments against equality. There’s no reason not to grant it.”
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Default Re: Minnesota Atheists Speak Out Against Proposed State Defense of Marriage Act

I'm glad local Minnesotans are speaking out against DOMA, what a ridiculous law.
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Default Re: Minnesota Atheists Speak Out Against Proposed State Defense of Marriage Act

say no to necroposting.

We really are not that nostalgic about months/years old threads.
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