Earlier this week, the United Church of Christ made headlines when it filed a federal lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s ban on gay marriage. The suit makes a novel argument: Because state law makes it a crime for a minister or other religious official to marry a gay couple—yes, you read that right, a crime to marry a gay couple—the law violates their religious freedom. This time, it is pro-gay ministers trying to stand up for their rights and the rights of gay couples.
Reported by Slate 19 hours ago.
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