Christianity as a Disability
Associated Press, Washington, 10/5/20
'Justice Clarence Thomas, however, wrote for himself and Justice Samuel Alito that while he agreed with the decision not to hear the case, it was a “stark reminder of the consequences“ of the court’s 2015 decision which made same-sex marriage legal.
'Because of that decision [Obergefell v Hodges, giving same-sex couples the right to marry across the US], he wrote, “those with sincerely held religious beliefs concerning marriage will find it increasingly difficult to participate in society without running afoul” of the case “and its effect on other anti-discrimination laws”.'
So if certain Christians find it impossible to perform their jobs because of their Christianity, perhaps they can apply for employment relief or exemption under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
To not invalidate their case, they might have to define which Christians or types of Christianity would be exempt under the ADA, since no all Christians are unable to do her job. And then Thomas's opinion about "sincerely held religious beliefs" will need further clarification, since why should the exemption be only for beliefs about marriage?
Would this require a further splitting of the Christian Church into another major sect, the Disabled: Protestants, Catholics, Orthodox/Eastern, and Disabled?

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