Atlanta officials claim Cochran somehow violated workplace policy by openly discussing his Christian views on sexuality. In the book, Who Told You That You Are Naked?, Cochran explains the nature of sin, which affects us all. Included in the book is an unapologetic description of homosexuality as "perversion"—a reference to which Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed took offense. "I profoundly disagree with and am deeply disturbed by the sentiments expressed in the paperback regarding the LGBT community. I will not tolerate discrimination of any kind within my administration."

In addition to being suspended, Cochran has to forfeit a month's worth of pay and undergo "sensitivity training." Although the section of the book dealing with homosexuality was only one part of the discussion, it was the sole focus of the city's inquiry. While a number of public interest law firms are reviewing Cochran's legal options, the immediate effect is clear: a further stripping of Christian faith from the public square.

Obviously, Mayor Reed's message is that city employees have to check their beliefs—and specifically, their religious beliefs—at the door of public service. And it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see where this persecution will lead: to a country where no evidence of Biblical morality will be tolerated. Christians who want to serve in a public capacity will have to go underground spiritually—or steer clear of those careers altogether. The fallout would be disastrous.

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