ENDA is up for a House vote this week.  It threatens constitutional rights

…prevents businesses from hiring the employees who best meet their business

…creates special federal protected status on the basis of “sexual orientation” & ”gender identity”

…forces private businesses to accommodate homosexual activists’ attempts to legitimize homosexual behavior

…opens the door for men to use women’s restrooms and for male teachers to cross dress in the classroom

…affords special protection to this group that is not a disadvantaged group
…does not grant special consideration to other employees in the workplace

…poses an unprecedented intrusion by the federal government into people’s lives

…violates religious freedom and choice

…violates employers’ and employees’ constitutional freedoms of speech and association

…create more conflicts in the workplace
…presents a serious threat to the rights of Christians 

…puts Christian faith at odds with the law

…forces employees and employers to embrace or promote values that may violate their personal convictions

…affects management and promotions decisions

…intrudes on marriage and family beliefs…does not include enough protections for religious organizations, publishing houses, Christian business owners or churches…does not include enough protections for Boy Scouts, universities, schools, daycares, religious or summer camps

…does not include enough protections for faith-based groups, religious radio, bookstores or television stations

…Christian non-profits and churches could face repercussions…Christian-owned businesses could be forced to adopt policies that support the homosexual agenda The ”religious exemptions” clause fails to cover most hired positions. Proponents of the bill point out a “religious exemption” in the bill, but experts agree that it is a sham.  Click here for a legal analysis of ENDA from Alliance Defense Fund attorneys. Homosexual rights activists have launched a major grassroots effort to pressure congress. These groups are also working behind the scene to further expand the “gender identity” language and make this bill even worse … Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) is planning to amend the bill to protect “gender identity.”  See list of 30 sexual orientations below