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Conservative lawmakers and activists are pushing to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage. Liberty Counsel’s Mat Staver declared, "It’s just a matter of when."

Some legislators, like Oklahoma Senator David Bullard, are introducing bills to challenge the ruling, while Justices Thomas and Alito have signaled interest in reconsidering it.

Though most Americans support same-sex marriage, the court’s conservative shift is concerning.

The 2022 Respect for Marriage Act ensures federal recognition but does not prevent states from restricting same-sex marriage if Obergefell is overturned.

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[–] ChickenLadyLovesLife@lemmy.world 18 points 2 hours ago

My supervisor is a hardcore trumper - and also a lesbian who proudly talks about her wife. Nothing that is happening now is good, but it will at least be a little amusing to hear her "but the leopards weren't supposed to eat my face!" lamentations.

[–] WorldsDumbestMan 20 points 6 hours ago

All while pretending to be libertarians.

[–] Punchshark@lemmy.ca 31 points 8 hours ago (2 children)

Meanwhile a ton of conservatives are closeted gays

[–] DoucheBagMcSwag@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 1 hour ago)

foot tapping echo gets louder

[–] burgerpocalyse@lemmy.world 6 points 7 hours ago

im not gay! im deeply closeted!

[–] lobut@lemmy.ca 33 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

So ... when are they going back to legalising child marriage and removing divorce?

[–] grue@lemmy.world 21 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

I'm worried about Loving v. Virginia, at this point!

[–] MutilationWave@lemmy.dbzer0.com 12 points 3 hours ago

I believe Clarence Thomas and his wife are so corrupt that he will literally vote to end interracial marriage- including his own.

[–] tree_frog@lemm.ee 118 points 13 hours ago (3 children)

One thing they're going after is adoption and surrogacy.

According to project 2025. A child shall be raised by their biological mother and father.

Queer erasure won't end with TQ. They'll go after LGB too.

[–] aislopmukbang@sh.itjust.works 20 points 9 hours ago

Orphan crushing machine comes one step closer to reality

[–] frustrated_phagocytosis@fedia.io 54 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

That hits divorce, IVF, and IUI for heteros as well

[–] solsangraal@lemmy.zip 61 points 12 hours ago (2 children)

dude just look at the taliban and know that's where we're headed. except jesus flavored. divorce is irrelevant if all you have to do is accuse your wife of something and..."redeem your family's honor"

and if the (forced into marriage) wife wants a divorce? "LOL shut your filthy whore mouth and get back in the kitchen"

[–] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 22 points 12 hours ago (2 children)

except jesus flavored

There is no trace of Jesus Christ flavoring in whatever the fuck those "christians" are practicing. Even Satan is into punishing the wicked. These motherfuckers reward evil.

[–] tiefling@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 6 hours ago

It's like maple flavoring versus real maple syrup. It's just a cheap imitation pretending to be the real thing superficially only

[–] Fandangalo@lemmy.world 4 points 11 hours ago (2 children)

I agree, there is no Jesus is those ideas. Unfortunately, there is some Peter and Timothy. :( I’ve been reading the New Testament on my own as religious exploration. I’ve enjoyed who Jesus is, but his disciples represent more of their times.

[–] RowRowRowYourBot@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

Just remember the names assigned to the gospels are not reflective of the actual apostles. John is likely several different people. Paul wrote most of his letters etc.

Reddit's academicbiblical subreddit is very good if you want non-theological takes on the scriptures.

[–] Fandangalo@lemmy.world 2 points 1 hour ago

Thanks for that note. I’m reading it first hand without much supporting text.

[–] Rooty@lemmy.world 3 points 6 hours ago

Yeah, it was a blast hearing the priest preach around Jesus' words during sunday mass. He died for our sins, now let's cherrypick his teachings to justify ours.

[–] FirstCircle@lemmy.ml 4 points 9 hours ago

and if the (forced into marriage) wife wants a divorce

Well, you have to understand, she's much, much, younger than he is, nearly a child, she can't possibly know what she really wants. She's 17, he's 50, just the arrangement Jesus approves of, ask any Republican geezer and he'll tell you.

[–] Hobbes_Dent@lemmy.world 32 points 12 hours ago

They’re speed running to mandatory married missionary under the portraits territory.

“Sodomy” in an executive order soon.

Gay marriage seems inevitable and just the start.

[–] originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com 55 points 13 hours ago

christian terrorists strike again

[–] Sanctus@lemmy.world 42 points 13 hours ago* (last edited 13 hours ago) (1 children)

We're already on the south shore of the Rubicon for me. The line of no return has already been crossed. Add this to the list of why this regime must be stopped.

[–] billiam0202@lemmy.world 11 points 11 hours ago

GOP delenda est.

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 28 points 13 hours ago

"I don't know how you think things could get worse for LGBT folk in the US than they currently are!" - Very Useful Idiots, 2024

[–] buzz86us@lemmy.world 14 points 11 hours ago

Waaaahhh! Someone is different than me do they should be banned

🤣🤣🤣

[–] rocket_dragon@lemmy.dbzer0.com 16 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

Obvious it was coming but that doesn't make it hurt any less.

[–] emmanuel_car@fedia.io -2 points 6 hours ago

… I said, wiping his load from my eye.

[–] jaggedrobotpubes@lemmy.world 8 points 12 hours ago

The taliban isn't welcome anywhere, even if they're white.

[–] andrewta@lemmy.world 13 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

Yeah because it matters who you marry.

[–] kn0wmad1c@programming.dev 7 points 8 hours ago

No tax breaks for the gays*

*unless they're billionaires

[–] sik0fewl@lemmy.ca 2 points 11 hours ago

State's rights means that if they can take away slavery then we can take away gay marriage.