'Dangerous precedent': Christian college opposes Colorado bill that would punish 'biblical convictions'

[Michie]

A think tank at a Christian college in Colorado is calling on the state’s Democrat-controlled Senate to reject legislation that could remove trans-identified children from their parents’ custody if they oppose trans medicalization, warning that it “sets a dangerous precedent by punishing those who live out their biblical convictions.”

In a statement provided to The Christian Post, the Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian University condemned House Bill 25-1312, a bill passed by the Democrat-controlled Colorado House of Representatives. The think tank also urged the Colorado Senate to reject the legislation. “HB25-1312 sets a dangerous precedent by punishing those who live out their biblical convictions,” said Greg Schaller, director of the Centennial Institute.

“Religious freedom doesn’t end when someone disagrees with Scripture. The sacred rights of conscience, which is fundamental to the United States Constitution, guarantees that the state cannot interfere with the rights of parents to raise their children in a manner consistent with their faith,” Schaller said.

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'Dangerous precedent': Christian college opposes Colorado bill that would punish 'biblical convictions'

A think tank at a Christian college in Colorado is calling on the state s Democrat-controlled Senate to reject legislation that could remove trans-identified children from their parents custody if

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[FireDragon76]

Injecting religion in this kind of public debate is toxic. It's not a question of what somebody thinks the Bible says is best, but what is best for the child's interest in terms of the best scientific evidence. Religious dogma should play no role in that, and it does a disservice to both children's wellbeing and religion to confuse the issue.

 

[hedrick]

Laws have commonly prohibited mistreating children, and not accepted religious beliefs as an excuse for abuse. This law says nothing about anyone’s convictions. It focuses on problems in how they treat their children.

 

[hedrick]

Further analysis. This law applies in child custody cases. I assume that normally involves divorce. It says that if a child has transitioned. it's an issue if a parent treats them as if they hadn't transitioned. This doesn't seem like an unreasonable thing. Suppose in a situation like that custody were granted to the parent who treated them as not transitioned. What do you think life would be like in that household? It's certainly something a court considering custody should consider. Sending a child into a situation with a guaranteed serious conflict is something you'd want to avoid, other things being equal. That requires no religious judgement.

 

[RileyG]

Laws have commonly prohibited mistreating children, and not accepted religious beliefs as an excuse for abuse. This law says nothing about anyone’s convictions. It focuses on problems in how they treat their children.

I agree.