Liberty Counsel Director of Engagement Stephen D. Guschov argued the case of embattled Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis on Monday night before the Villages Conservative Action Group at Mulberry Grove Recreation Center.
He called June 26, 2015, a date that will live in infamy, and argued that the Supreme Court’s decision to allow same-sex marriage in every state had nothing to do with the law or constitution and was an “egocentric” decision.
He quoted U.S. Supreme Court dissenter Antonin Scalia, who wrote, “To redefine marriage, is like redefining gravity.”
Listing the ramifications of the decision, Guschov began with its impact on children in public schools, as they are now being taught to embrace same sex marriage.
Other consequences of the court decision included workers who could lose their licenses if accused of discrimination toward homosexuals, military chaplains whose freedom of speech to preach the gospel is now being censored, and Christian universities who could lose secular accreditation because of their beliefs.
Those who are benefiting from the decision, Guschov says, are polygamists and adult incestuous couples who feel compelled, by the homosexuals who pushed for their right to same-sex marriage, to fight for the legalization of their marriages.
“It’s not just about same-sex marriage or equality rights; it’s the first step to destroy Christianity in America.”
Briefing on Kim Davis’ arrest, Guschov said he was astounded that a christian in America, who did not commit a crime, was put in jail for 6 days for standing up for her beliefs. He called it “ironic” that Republican judge David Bunning would put a Democratic clerk Davis in jail, though Davis recently just became a Republican.
He also pointed out that there were hundreds of other clerks who could marry same-sex couples in Kentucky, but the couples purposely targeted Davis.
Although Davis is out of jail, Guschov stated that Liberty Counsel is still currently representing her because the ACLU has filed another suit stating that the marriage licenses handed out during her absence lacked Davis’ name and title.
“We believe we should obey government, but if a man made law violates God’s law, Christians should be under no compunction to follow that law,” says Guschov. This central thesis of his speech encouraged audience members to “engage in civil disobedience” when the law does not “honor God.”
He wrapped up his speech by discussing Christians’ roles in civil disobedience and corroborated his message with evidence from Biblical stories to inspire the crowd to stand up for what they believe in.
President of the group, Pam Dahl, also spoke about current pressing issues happening statewide, specifically in regard to the House 43 Bill, the Pastor Protection Act. She urged on attendants to keep fighting in Tallahassee so that the bill can win passage.