Kansas law would force churches to host same-sex ‘weddings,’ receptions
Official seal of South Hutchinson, Kansas (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Official seal of Hutchinson, Kansas (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) HUTCHINSON, KANSAS , – A proposed ordinance in one of the nation’s most conservative states would force churches to rent their property out for same-sex “weddings” and receptions. It would also force any public venue to allow people to use showers, restrooms, and locker-rooms based on their “ gender identity ,” rather than their “sex at birth.” The city council of Hutchinson, Kansas, is considering enacting a new statute adding sexual orientation and sexual identity to the city’s non-discrimination policy in all public accommodations. The measure would specifically include churches that rent their property to the public. “If a church has a parish hall that they rent out to the general public, they could not discriminate against a gay couple who want to rent the building for a party,” such as a same-sex ceremony or reception, according to a city FAQ ...