Vehemently anti-gay Pence angered anti-gay conservatives
Mike Pence has a history of being anti-gay rights.
Pence was a staunch opponent of gay rights during his 12 years in Congress. In case after case, he cited worries about gay rights impeding on the religious freedoms of the faithful.
In 2000, his campaign website declared he wouldn’t support federal funding to care for people living with HIV/AIDS unless money was cut to programs “that celebrate and encourage the types of behaviors that facilitate the spreading of the HIV virus.” He advocated instead for programs that would seek to change “sexual behavior.”
In 2007, Pence worried that a bill to protect gays and lesbians from workplace discrimination could be used to discriminate against Christians. “If an employee keeps a Bible in his or her cubicle, if an employee displays a Bible verse on their desk, that employee could be claimed by a homosexual colleague to be creating a hostile work environment,” he said on the floor of the U.S. House.
In 2009, he opposed efforts to expand the definition of a hate crime to include the victim’s sexual orientation, fearing that a pastor’s sermon condemning gay sex could be considered hate speech. “This will have a chilling effect on religious expression, from the pulpits, in our temples, in our mosques and in our churches,” he said. “And it must be undone.”
Pence was an outspoken champion of a federal constitutional amendment defining marriage as the union of a man and a woman. In multiple floor speeches, he said marriage was “ordained by God.”
But he upset conservatives in April by modifying the Religious Freedom Act in Indiana when the restrictive law he first signed caused a backlash and possible financial losses to the state.
Click here for reuse options!Pence (R) signed a revised version of a “religious freedom” law Thursday, hoping to quiet national criticism that the original law would have allowed businesses to discriminate against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals.
“Over the past week this law has become a subject of great misunderstanding and controversy across our state and nation,” said Pence in a statement Thursday evening. “However we got here, we are where we are, and it is important that our state take action to address the concerns that have been raised and move forward.”Indiana’s original Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which Pence signed last week, would have allowed any individual or corporation to cite religious beliefs as a defense when sued by a private party. But the law was written so broadly that many businesses and LGBT advocates said they worried it would open the door to widespread discrimination.
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Larry Schmitt July 14th, 2016 at 19:18
He knows damn well that someone keeping a bible in his desk or displaying a verse would not get him accused of a hostile work environment. But when they try to preach to their co-workers during office hours, that’s a different story.
whatthe46 July 14th, 2016 at 19:22
it’s also ignorant to suggest that no one in the LGBT community are religions.
Ron Theison July 14th, 2016 at 21:39
They can be religious, but are they really heeding the Word of God?
whatthe46 July 14th, 2016 at 21:45
when have you heard the word of GOD? you’re probably a damn pedo. all of you hateful bigots who have problems with the LGBT community are dealing with your own personal demons.
Comicus July 14th, 2016 at 22:33
It’s a question anyone who claims to be a Christian should ask himself.
Matthew 22:36-40 New International Version (NIV)
36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”
37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
Lyndia July 14th, 2016 at 23:38
Are YOU heeding the word of god? Aren’t you judging others?
whatthe46 July 14th, 2016 at 23:40
you know he’s not going to answer.
Tommie July 14th, 2016 at 23:57
A year later when we forgot about this conversation!
whatthe46 July 15th, 2016 at 00:23
they always do that. it takes ’em that long to think of a response. thinking is a very difficult task. and when they finally come back, it’s something even stupider than the last darn comment.
Tommie July 14th, 2016 at 23:57
If you believe in God, then why did he create them!
Tommie July 14th, 2016 at 23:56
I go pick up parts at a Chevy dealership and down the street is a Church with a rainbow flag in the window!
whatthe46 July 15th, 2016 at 00:24
AWESOME!
bunya July 15th, 2016 at 14:02
I’ll bet it’s an Episcopalian church. They accept everybody.
Tommie July 15th, 2016 at 21:37
If I was religious that would probably be the church I would like, one that excepts anyone!
Mike July 14th, 2016 at 21:35
I don’t think Jesus would want him to do any of those things…Pense is no more a Christian than ISIS is Muslim…
Ron Theison July 14th, 2016 at 21:38
First Trump, now Pence – liberal’s heads will be exploding for sure.
whatthe46 July 14th, 2016 at 22:36
stupid fool. we’re laughing.
Tommie July 14th, 2016 at 23:53
Haha!
whatthe46 July 15th, 2016 at 00:04
it’s truly sad, and a testament to their ignorance. he actually thinks tRump gives a damn about him and that this other fool is any better, and we should be afraid. damn the dumb.
Tommie July 15th, 2016 at 00:08
It is but I loved the way you attack him! “Stupid fool” it took me about 5 min. to clear the tears out of my eye’s and now talking to you I am crying, again!
whatthe46 July 15th, 2016 at 00:20
LOL. you’re funny.
Tommie July 15th, 2016 at 00:23
As a person who has a good sense of humor, I know talent when I see it!
whatthe46 July 15th, 2016 at 00:26
well, my mom is crazy, she gives me lots of material.
Tommie July 14th, 2016 at 23:54
Why? At Dumb and dumber!
jybarz July 15th, 2016 at 07:10
Yeah? Libs will be LTAO!
Finally, Repukes is totally imploding like a blackhole.
OldLefty July 15th, 2016 at 07:37
liberal’s heads will be exploding for sure.
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Why???
It’s pretty good news for liberals.
mistlesuede July 15th, 2016 at 22:09
Very good news along with his other wacked out ideas.
whatthe46 July 15th, 2016 at 22:39
how’s it hangin’ LOLOLOL look at your mess of a party. tRump tries to cut pence out of being on the ticket for his VP at the last hour. oops, he’s stuck with a loser like himself. exploding with laughter we are. told ya stupid.
Suzanne McFly July 14th, 2016 at 22:29
I thought that was a requirement for the Republican Party, why are we acting surprised?
jybarz July 15th, 2016 at 07:15
It’s amazing how the cons are like competing who is really the worst hater.