Is there a slow death of religious liberty? In America, protected classes include race, color, national origin, choice of religion, disability, and familial status. What reason must ones chosen religion, which is a protected class, need additional Religious Freedom laws? Evangelicals in the U.S. enjoy abundant religious freedom; perhaps more than any other protected class … Continue reading Liberty includes respect for others
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Monologue needs to change toward LGBT people
Letter to the editor: Monologue needs to change toward LGBT people By Kevin R. Tengesdal from Bismarck on Apr 30, 2015 at 7:22 a.m. Perhaps, we need to change the monologue. Instead of saying, “God hates gay people,” say, “God Hates [name of family member or friend who is lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender!” Instead … Continue reading Monologue needs to change toward LGBT people
We’re neighbors, not new people
We’re neighbors, not new people By KEVIN TENGESDAL Bismarck Aug 31, 2014 In a Gallup article titled “North Dakota: Legendary among states,” in discussing if our state is a “Good place for gay or lesbian people,” Gov. Jack Dalrymple suggests, “There’s a tendency for people not being immediately comfortable with new people until they have … Continue reading We’re neighbors, not new people
Minot continues to feel the river
Minot continues to feel the river By KEVIN R. TENGESDAL Bismarck May 28, 2012 Bismarck, let’s discuss your 2011 flood tragedy as a whole after driving through Minot and visiting friends living in FEMA trailers. I did that on a recent Sunday afternoon, a year after the sirens sounded and a summer of flooding inundated … Continue reading Minot continues to feel the river
