No Bill to Declare a Religion for NC, Its Dead for now.

The GOP-sponsored bill to declare Christianity as the official state religion of North Carolina has died and will not be resurrected.

North Carolina House Speaker Thom Tillis' office said Thursday that a resolution asserting North Carolina has the power to set an official state religion is dead, and won't go any further. The bill's primary sponsors were Reps. Harry Warren and Carl Ford, a tea party member. Eleven other legislators signed the resolution. Legislators introduce hundreds or even thousands of resolutions every year, honoring constituents or declaring their stances on issues, but they carry little legal weight.

From Twitter,

N.C. Rep. Harry Warren calls religious resolution 'poorly written,' apologizes for embarrassment bit.ly/ZCygxq #ncpol #ncga

— Nathan Hardin (@rowanpol) April 4, 2013

SALISBURY — N.C. Rep. Harry Warren (R-Salisbury) said today he regrets any embarrassment caused by a religious resolution that swept Rowan County into a national firestorm earlier this week.

Warren said the resolution — which was effectively killed in its first committee hearing today — was intended only to support Rowan County commissioners in their sectarian prayer lawsuit.

I love this part,

Warren said part of the misunderstanding was that North Carolina residents, as well as the national media, called the resolution a “bill” and ignited the possibility that established religion could become law.

“I was truly amazed at how viral this thing went,” Warren said, noting he had a message from a British Broadcasting Corporation correspondent this afternoon.

“Even more appalling was that ... our news media, nationally, absolutely refused — or failed to investigate — something that they were reporting on,” he said.

so he was only embarrassed after the BBC called and ask for a statement or comment. I guess he didn’t want to look like a clown on their American BBC News..

You know he does kind of look like clown without the makeup..

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Durham Republican Party County Supports Amendment 1

Well, we know now where these Bigots Stand..

Resolution Supporting Amendment 1 to the North Carolina Constitution

1. Whereas in the primary election on May 8, 2012, voters will be asked to
approve the following amendment to the North Carolina State Constitution:Sec. 6. Marriage.

Marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this State. This section does not prohibit a private party from entering into contracts with another private party; nor does this section prohibit courts from adjudicating the rights of private parties pursuant to such contracts.

2. Whereas, the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts legalized marriage
beyond that between a man and woman in 2003 by a narrow 4-3 decision based
on its interpretation of the Massachusetts State Constitution;

3. Whereas, the voters of Massachusetts have been denied by their legislature
the opportunity ever to vote on this issue;

4. Whereas, 29 states have responded to the Massachusetts decision by
adopting marriage amendments to their constitutions in order to prevent courts
altering the definition of marriage in opposition to the will of the people;

5. Whereas our legislature is providing the opportunity for North Carolina citizens
to vote on this important issue;

6. Whereas the proposed amendment does not change the existing law in North
Carolina;

7. Whereas courts and legislatures have used the power of the state to coerce
religious institutions to accept government dictated definitions of marriage,
thereby limiting our religious freedom;

8. Whereas the amendment does not limit the rights of private parties to contract;

9. Whereas the traditional institution of marriage is a bulwark for liberty and the
common good;

10. Whereas this amendment in no way diminishes the existing rights and
liberties of all North Carolinians;

11. Whereas the citizens of North Carolina have the right, duty and obligation to
amend their constitution to protect our liberties;

12. Whereas, this amendment protects us from a fundamental change in our law
by the judiciary or legislature without the vote of the people;

13. Whereas, the citizens of North Carolina can revoke this amendment in the
future should they so wish;

14. Whereas this amendment enhances and protects the popular sovereignty of
all North Carolinians;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE DURHAM COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY:

Expresses its appreciation to the North Carolina Legislature for providing
for a popular vote on this amendment, insuring that the voice of the people
is heard; and

Supports the adoption of this Amendment to the North Carolina State
Constitution; and

Recommends that all voters vote YES on this question; and
directs that this resolution be communicated to our Senators and Members
of Congress, and all other parties, elected officials and the citizens of North
Carolina as appropriate.

Signed:
_____________________________________
Theodore Hicks, Chairman
Resolution passed by voice vote at the Durham County Republican Party
Convention on March 17th, 2012

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McDowell commissioners endorse marriage amendment

Another county joins Vote4marriagenc group by passing these type of resolutions.

The McDowell County Commissioners voted 4-1 Monday to approve a resolution about the upcoming referendum on a proposed amendment that would define marriage in the N.C. Constitution as between one man and one woman. The resolution passed by the commissioners not only encourages people to vote on this issue but also endorses the passage of Amendment One.

Commission Chairman David Walker said he entirely agrees with this proposed amendment to the state Constitution that would limit marriage. He said it is needed to “preserve the family unit as defined by the word of God.”

just how many more county will support his amendment?????

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VoteFORMarriage NC has their Resolution they would like you to sign..

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We miss one, Stanly County Commissioners Supports Amendment 1

Stanly County Commissioners join Wake & Brunswick in approving a resolution endorsing the #marriage amendment.#ncpol pic.twitter.com/gD2sFraR

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the votes (not for sure, just a guess)

We would guess the vote was: Coble, Matthews, Gurley, Bryan - FOR. Ward, West, Portman - AGAINST. #WakeResolution Will confirm soon.
Original Tweet: http://twitter.com/NC4Equality/status/171734573032554496
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Wake Resolution Pass

BREAKING: #WakeCounty Commissioners pass #WakeResolution supporting #Amendment1. Arrogance of @PaulCobleNC refuses roll call vote.
Original Tweet: http://twitter.com/NC4Equality/status/171734206643310592
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Wake Co. Resolution

@huslage - Over 100 folks were in attendance. 23 spoke against the #WakeResolution. 1 spoke in favor.
Original Tweet: http://twitter.com/tylerjmccall/status/171726750252929026
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Tweet forwarded by @JTS72

Remember folks: @PaulCobleNC is running for US Congress this year. Remember that 13th district. #WakeResolution
Original Tweet: http://twitter.com/tylerjmccall/status/171719566530052097
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So true

The ONLY pro-amendment speaker who has spoken so far is paid to be there. Most speakers are against it. People power!  #WakeResolution

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Tami Fitzgerald the only one for Wake Resolution

Tami Fitzgerald now sharing states that perform well in business that have "marriage amendments." #WakeResolution

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Wake Co. Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda

The meeting starts at 2 pm, we need to be there.. Local citizens should sign up to speak out/against  this Resolution, it the 19th item on the agenda.

I can’t I don’t live in wake county.. Local members of our community should show up and let them heard from you.. We must stop this..

Meeting Time: Monday, 2/20, 2pm

Meeting Location: Wake County Courthouse, 7th floor, Room 700

Public Comment: Sign up before the meeting.

Update

from Neighbors for Equality,

The resolution is being introduced by Republican Paul Coble (@PaulCobleNC), Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. Coble is running for US Congress in the 13th Congressional District this year.

CONTACT WAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

E-mail the Wake County Commissioners and tell them to vote against the resolution this afternoon endorsing Amendment One.

Paul Coble | Chair | District 7
Paul.Coble@wakegov.com

Phil Matthews | Vice Chair | District 2
Phil.Matthews@wakegov.com

Joe Bryan | District 1
Joe.Bryan@wakegov.com

Tony Gurley | District 3
Tony.Gurley@wakegov.com

Ervin Portman | District 4
Ervin.Portman@wakegov.com

James West | District 5
James.West@wakegov.com

Betty Lou Ward | District 6
bward@wakegov.com

TWITTER COVERAGE

We will be covering the Wake County resolution throughout the day today and will also live tweet the Amendment One portion of the meeting this afternoon. Follow #WakeResolution for live updates.

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Wake County Resolution supporting Amendment one

RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF VOTER PARTICIPATION IN THE MAY 8, 2012 VOTE
TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION PROTECTING MARRIAGE
WHEREAS, in 1995 the North Carolina legislature enacted NCGS 51-1.2, which
states that Marriages, whether created by common law, contracted, or performed
outside of North Carolina, between individuals of the same gender are not valid in North
Carolina; and

WHEREAS, the United States Congress enacted 1 USCS Section 7, which
states “In determining the meaning of any Act of Congress, or of any ruling, regulation,
or interpretation of the various administrative bureaus and agencies of the United
States, the word "marriage" means only a legal union between one man and one
woman as husband and wife, and the word "spouse" refers only to a person of the
opposite sex who is a husband or a wife”; and

WHEREAS, in 2011 the North Carolina General Assembly allowed the people of
this great State the right to vote on whether or not to amend the North Carolina
Constitution to preserve marriage as the legal union of one man and one woman; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina is the only state in the South that has not protected
marriage in its constitution; and

WHEREAS, every state in the country that has allowed the people to vote, 30 in
all, has protected marriage in its constitution as the union of one man and one woman,
including North Carolina’s bordering states of Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia and South
Carolina; and

WHEREAS, the Wake County Commissioners encourage the people of Wake
County and North Carolina to voice their opinion by exercising their right to vote; and
WHEREAS, the amendment reads:

“Marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union
that shall be valid or recognized in this State. This section does not prohibit a private
party from entering into contracts with another private party; nor does this section
prohibit courts from adjudicating the rights of private parties pursuant to such contracts.”
;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Wake County Board of
Commissioners endorses the Marriage Amendment to the North Carolina Constitution
which states that the only domestic legal union that is valid or recognized in North
Carolina is marriage between one man and one woman; and

BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED that the Wake County Board of Commissioners
encourages voter participation on this important issue to be voted upon on May 8, 2012.
This the 20th day of February, 2012.
___________________________________
Paul Y. Coble, Chairman
Wake County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
________________________________
Susan J. Banks
Clerk to the Wake County Board of Commissione

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