Gays committ suicide in indiana b ecause of pence

A pastor at Sure Foundation Baptist Church in Indianapolis preached a sermon titled "Pray the Gay Away" calling for the death or suicide of LGBTQ+ individuals, prompting local faith leaders to. Vice President Mike Pence once argued that homosexuality was a choice during his fight in the early s against local efforts in Indiana to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation.

After citing a laundry list of Pence’s controversial political activity with regard to education, immigration and gay rights, they marched through the student center and called upon the administration to seek student input in the future. Pence also called being gay a choice and said keeping gays from marrying was not discrimination, but an enforcement of “God’s idea.”.

Large Crowd Attends First Pride Festival In Mike Pence's Hometown

Since Pence signed it March 26, critics across the state and around the nation have raised concerns that the Indiana law could be a vehicle of legal discrimination against gay people and others. Some opponents have called for a boycott of the state. Many business leaders have publicly criticized the law. The city closed off several blocks of 4th Street for the event, which featured information booths, Pride merchandise and live entertainment.

Karen Pence takes job at school that bans gay students, employees

Latest Stories U. But there's almost nothing the Pences can do to redeem themselves in our eyes at this point. WFYI It would also outlaw efforts to "change, reinforce, or affirm a minor's perception of the minor's own sexual attraction or sexual behavior. John Oliver admits Dustin Hoffman confrontation 'made me feel sad'. Statehouse: Roncalli discrimination complaints could change Indiana's voucher law Suspended for same-sex marriage: Roncalli guidance counselor closer to filing lawsuit.

Conservative groups argue that conversion therapy bans violate the First Amendment and inhibit parents' rights to do what they think is best for their children. Stream on. Dan Avery. Some Indiana lawmakers are looking to change that, though. Sign In Create your free profile. Indiana legislators have sought to outlaw conversion therapy before: InDemocrats introduced a ban that failed to get a hearing in the General Assembly, where Republicans still hold supermajorities in both chambers.

Related News. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. A spokeswoman for Karen Pence said attacks against her for taking the teaching job are absurd. March 19,PM. Hiring practices at Roncalli High School have come under scrutiny this past year. Therapists who violate the order would be subject to disciplinary action, including possible loss of their licenses. In the majority opinion, Judges Britt Grant and Barbara Lagoa argued, "If there is a bedrock principle underlying the First Amendment, it is that the government may not prohibit the expression of an idea simply because society finds the idea itself offensive or disagreeable.

Follow NBC News. And as Donald Trump's vice president, Pence is part of an administration that has opposed nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ Americans, banned transgender service members and allowed child welfare agencies to reject same-sex prospective parents. A key difference since then is the rise of former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg to national prominence. Last year, Instagram announced that it would refuse ads and ban content promoting gay "cures.

Related Topics Mike Pence. Give now. ABC News Live. By Lesley Messer. We can't do it without you. This week, Republicans in the Indiana Statehouse introduced a separate bill that would prohibit licensed health care professionals from assisting minors in their gender transitions.