A clergy, representing dozens of faith traditions across Louisiana, has released an open letter urging legislators to uphold Governor John Bel Edward’ veto of Senate Bill 156.
The opening of the letter appealed to members of the Louisiana Legislature and called for those in power to “protect the vulnerable”. “Our sacred texts teach us how we should behave toward one another ‐‐ that we must love one another as we love ourselves, that we must protect the vulnerable in our society, that we must recognize God’s image in everyone,” the letter began.
The letter continued to criticise Bill 156: “Senate Bill 156, the so‐called “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act,” is our legislature’s version of an Amalekite attack.