From Ohio-Ohio House Bill 36 is being considered by the Ohio Senate, after passing the House in June with a vote of 61-29.
he "Pastor Protection Act" would prevent any ordained or licensed religious official from facing any civil or criminal lawsuits if they decline to perform a marriage that goes against their "sincerely held religious beliefs."
But this is something Father Cuff, of All Saints' Episcopal Church, doesn't believe is necessary.
The decision to marry a couple or not is already protected by the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
He's doesn't think many couples would want to get married in a church that isn't willing to perform their marriage in the first place.
"The courthouse is three blocks away," Cuff said.
He believes that the creators of the bill are afraid that lawsuits could happen.
"I'm guessing there has to be some measure of fear behind it," he said.
But says he isn't worried.
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https://www.wsaz.com/content/news/Local-priest-reacts-to-Ohio-Pastor-protection-act--501591451.html
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