Donald and Evelyn Knapp, both ordained ministers, have refused to marry a same sex couple in their chapel, The Hitching Post.
Now they face a $1000 fine for each day they decline hold the wedding and up to 180 days in jail.
City officials from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, states that the city has a non-discrimination statute that includes sexual orientation and gender identity, and because same-sex marriage became legal in Idaho on Oct. 15, 2014, the couple would have to conduct these weddings in their chapel.
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This is a free country! Ministers have the right to refused to any couple they see fit. the couple will have to shopping around to find their own kinds to marry them!
GOD BLESS THEM
What about freedom?????
stand by your God, given convictions
These are the times there will be trials for every Christian. We must persevere and not succumb to fear. Stand for Christ or fall for anything.
It’s a non profit organization. The local & federal government has no grounds to force the pastor to do anything. Furthermore, churches aren’t bound by government EEO requirements either, so get a good lawyer and counter sue the Idaho government. Show them good Americans will NOT be bullied.
They havea right to marry who they want to. And if there beliefs, don’t allow same sex marriage, then so be it. Enough is enough. Its truly time We the People, take a Stand….
Freedom of choice!!
well it’s like how people get arrested and jailed for marijuana possession.
My God Is Proud Of You Both !!! Stand Up For God . Mountains Of West Virginia !!