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Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

Cultural Update: Kim Davis; Texas Abortion Law Enforcement; Balancing Head & Heart; Should churches be involved in politics?

Jan 12, 2024
Kim Davis, a public figure involved in legal issues, discusses her case and the intersection of religious freedom and LGBTQ+ rights. The hosts also explore balancing head and heart in everyday life as believers, the role of churches in addressing political issues, and the importance of maintaining a prophetic voice.
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  • The Kim Davis case raises important questions about the collision between religious freedom and LGBTQ rights in the context of a government position.
  • The case of Kate Cox in Texas highlights the clash between personal beliefs, government regulations, and the rights of the unborn in the context of stringent abortion laws.

Deep dives

Former Kentucky Clerk in Gay Marriage Case Faces Additional Financial Penalty

A former Kentucky county clerk, Kim Davis, who refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses due to her Christian beliefs, has been ordered to pay an additional $260,000 in legal fees. This ruling came after a court in Kentucky initially ordered her to pay $100,000 in damages. Davis cited her Christian conviction as the reason for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. This case highlights the collision between religious freedom and LGBTQ rights, and raises questions about the extent to which personal beliefs can be accommodated in a government position.

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