Missouri abortion ban wasn't about lawmakers imposing religious beliefs, judge says

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Missouri abortion ban wasn't about lawmakers imposing religious beliefs, judge says
Judge rejects argument lawmakers intended to “impose their religious beliefs.”



https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/judge-rejects-religious-leaders-challenge-missouri-abortion-ban-111157417
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press


June 15, 2024, 3:19 PM



A judge in Missouri says lawmakers who passed a restrictive abortion ban were not trying to impose their religious beliefs on everyone in the state, rejecting a case filed by more than a dozen Christian, Jewish and Unitarian Universalist leaders who support abortion rights.

The groups sought a permanent injunction last year barring Missouri from enforcing its abortion law and a declaration that provisions violate the state Constitution.

One section of the statute at issue reads: “In recognition that Almighty God is the author of life, that all men and women are ‘endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among those are Life.’”

Judge Jason Sengheiser said in his ruling Friday that there is similar language in the preamble to the Missouri Constitution, which expresses “profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe.” The rest of the challenged provisions contain no explicit religious language, he said..................

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[Attilatheblond]

1. Judge needs a visit from some Rabbis,

maybe a dozen covens of strong willed Wiccans, and a bus load of Satanists with law degrees.

[tirebiter]

2. Some horny Hare Krishnas, too.

[slightlv]

3. I think a few Pagans,

and most definitely a Satanism sect would like to pay them a visit, as well. And if it's not based on their religion, then make them explain *extremely* explicitly how they came to this conclusion, and upon what scientific research they base this upon? Because if it's not based in science, it's necessarily based on their view of religion, and they ARE forcing that view on everyone, whether or not it offends or denigrates anyone else's religious path.

I think they just gave us a heads up on how they're going to start framing the laws making us into a theocracy. Hmm... a theocracy not based on a particular religious viewpoint? Bull crap! As soon as it gets it's foot in the door, they'll literally be killing each other to be "top god" in the U.S.