Palm Bay, FL Protects Religious Freedom, Rejects GLBT Ordinance

Feb 5, 2016

At 1:30 AM this morning, the Mayor and City Council of Palm Bay voted 4-1 to reject a proposed ordinance that would have added "sexual orientation," "gender identity" and "gender expression" to its non-discrimination policy that applies to employment and public accommodations, including churches, religious organizations and businesses. Liberty Counsel provided a letter analyzing and detailing the clear danger and far-reaching consequences this ordinance posed to the Palm Bay community.

This is a victory for religious freedom in Palm Bay. We are encouraged that so many pastors and people from the community showed up to stand for religious freedom. This ordinance would have put government on a collision course with churches and people of faith. The ordinance would also have placed women and girls at risk by allowing men to invade their restrooms, locker rooms, and shower facilities.

The proposed ordinance would have directly infringed on the religious freedom of churches, religious organizations, businesses, and individuals. Such ordinances make no sense and provide opportunities for great harm.

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