The Fairness for All Act gained introduction in the U.S. House of Representatives on Dec. 6 as an attempt to address the conflict between religious and sexual liberty.
The bill would amend the Civil Rights Act to protect LGBT people from discrimination in such contexts as employment, housing, adoption and places of public accommodation.
Meanwhile, the legislation would preserve the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and protect the tax-exempt status of religious organizations and universities. It also would safeguard small business owners and protect adoption agencies.
Some faith-based organizations endorsed the proposal, but the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission and others expressed opposition. Leading LGBT and civil rights groups also announced their disapproval. (BP)
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