Archbishop of Miami Threatens to Fire Employees Who Support Marriage Equality
When same-sex marriage officially became legal in Florida yesterday, supporters of equality in the Sunshine State rejoiced, with people packing churches to celebrate and tweeting out congratulations and wedding announcements. With even Republican Jeb Bush accepting the shift as the law of the land, it looked like almost everyone was getting on board.
Everyone, that is, except for staffers who work for the Archdiocese of Miami.
On Tuesday, the Archbishop of Miami, Thomas Wenski, sent a letter to his employees lamenting the arrival of marriage equality to the state and warning staff members that they could lose their jobs if they post anything to social media to express support for same-sex marriage.
“Whatever the role in which you serve within the Archdiocese, you publicly represent the Catholic Church and the Archdiocese in everything you do and say,” the letter read, according to NBC 6. “Therefore, it is important that you understand the Church’s position and are well informed.”
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