WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER FIGHTS FOR RIGHT TO FOLLOW FAITH
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WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER FIGHTS FOR RIGHT TO FOLLOW FAITH
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A legal ministry that defends religious freedom maintains that artists should not be forced to promote messages that are inconsistent with their personal beliefs.
Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) is defending Louisville, Kentucky-based photographer and blogger Chelsey Nelson, who wants to be able to photograph and write about events and messages that are consistent with her religious belief that marriage is between one man and one woman.
The city of Louisville passed an ordinance in 1999 that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender, but ADF argues the so-called “Fairness Ordinance” is not being applied to Nelson.
“Recently, the United States Department of justice filed a statement of interest siding with Chelsey saying that Louisville’s law forces her to create expression and to participate in a ceremony that violates her religious beliefs,” reports ADF attorney Bryan Neihart.
ADF maintains that a ruling in Nelson’s favor is a win for people of all faiths and for those of no faith.
“The same principles that would protect Chelsey would protect, for example, an atheist singer who would not be required to sing at a church’s Easter service, or an LGBT filmmaker [who] would not be required to create a film against same-sex marriage for a church,” explains Neihart. “So all the same principles that protect Chelsey protect all artists and all speakers, regardless of their views.”
The case is Chelsey Nelson Photography v. Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government. It is filed in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky in Louisville.
(Excerpt from One News Now. Article by Chris Woodward.)
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God bless Chelsea as she takes this right to the supreme court. Give her courage and wisdom to know what to say, when, Lord, and surround her with Your peace.
they cannot legally do that. Call or write to American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) and ask them. They may offer to defend her.
We allowed the Devil and his minions to take God out of schools. THis is the result of this evil that now permeates many Judges, courts and rulings. Where oh Where are the Pastors that should be informing their “flock” to write, call and email these Judges and policy makers. We have been SILENT TOO LONG.
Thank you Lord for intercessors who stand in the gap to stop enemies in their tracks. Thank you for every issue coming before you to advocate for those who uphold your truth. Protect them and expose every lie for your glory. amen
Father I pray for this case as it goes to court. I pray for righteousness to prevail and the justices would rule in favor of this photographer. Give her courage and her attorneys wisdom.
Lord God, thank you for the ADF. Bless them and provide for them as they stand for us being able to follow what we believe.