The Equality Act would 'threaten religious employment standards, devastate religious education” and “defund numerous religious charities,' the church said. - NBCOUT
The Equality Act would "threaten religious employment standards, devastate religious education” and “defund numerous religious charities," the church said.SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced its opposition Monday to a comprehensive nondiscrimination bill that faces long odds in Congress, saying the legislation doesn't"meet the standard of fairness for all," contending it would strip key religious freedom protections.
The Southern Baptist Convention and the Roman Catholic Church are among others that oppose the measure.
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