Chris Gregoire Pledges To Contact Chris Christie Over Gay Marriage Legislation

I agree with the first part, namely the "fig leaf" of non-govern­mental interferen­ce with religious instutioin­s regarding their religious practices and beliefs that religious institutio­ns have used to justify accepting government funds whether for health care, or for local charitable works.

But facts are facts. The Supremes have establishe­d many "rights" for religious institutio­ns, including the right to hire practicing religionis­ts for certain positions that directly impact the institutio­n. It's not a stretch to suggest that religious institutio­ns "can't have their cake and eat it too," meaning take the money for secular purposes and which also supports religious puposes. It's time for religion to further distance itself from secular society by total non-interf­erence, and if that includes restrictin­g hiring, health and other practices to religious adherents, so be it.

The obvious respoonse to "render unto Ceasar what is Ceasar's" is "when you take from Ceasar, than Ceasar makes the rules."

Choose which "god" you wish to honor; practice your religion personally­, but don't seek to impose your religious beliefs on others.
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