LGBT discrimination against: Christian Colleges, Religious Liberty, and SB 1146
On June 30, a piece of proposed state legislation made its way to the California State Assembly Committee on Judiciary. The bill (SB 1146) has already passed in the state senate by a vote of 26–13. The next stop for the bill, at this point, is the Assembly Committee on Appropriations, before it goes to the floor for a vote. Because the bill is continually being amended, an analysis of the bill as it currently stands can be read here . Or, for a more readable interpretation of the bill, see here . The goal of this post is to answer some basic questions about this proposed piece of legislation. 1. What is the basic premise of SB 1146? SB 1146 prohibits private/religious colleges and universities in California from “discriminating” against LGBT students, faculty, or staff members, even if LGBT lifestyles run contrary to that institution’s religious beliefs. Students, faculty, or staff who think they have been the object of discrimination based on their sexual orientatio