Oklahoma Passes Bill that Shields Pastors from Performing Gay Weddings
News Staff : Apr 23, 2015
CBN News
The measure also protects churches from being required to participate in any same-sex weddings.
(Oklahoma)—[CBN News] The Oklahoma House and Senate have passed a religious freedom bill to protect the rights of clergy.
The legislation says pastors and others who perform weddings cannot be forced to perform same-sex ceremonies if that violates their religious beliefs.
The measure also shields churches from being required to participate in any same-sex weddings.
The Oklahoma House voted 87-8 for the bill Wednesday, while a nearly identical bill passed the state Senate on a 38-5 vote. All opposing votes came from Democrats.