Worshippers of Bully-God seek religious freedom to be bullies
Great post over at slacktivist about anti-bullying legislation in Michigan and those opposed to it:
The state of Michigan has passed a new law saying that some forms of bullying are wrong. But for those in Michigan who believe that the God they worship is an Almighty Bully in the sky, and that this Bully-God requires them to bully others, Michigan says it’s perfectly legal and peachy-keen to keep tormenting others. Especially if those others are sexual or religious minorities.
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In a post titled ‘Why Does Michigan’s Anti-Bullying Bill Protect Religious Tormenters?’ Amy Sherman explains why the privilege of legal sanction for bullying others is viewed by the worshippers of the Bully-God as a vital religious freedom
read the whole thing plus links.