Dem plan 'intends to disparage and hold liable' those to hold to traditional standards
The letter, from the Alliance Defending Freedom, is on behalf of more than 2,000 churches, ministries and leaders.
It focuses on the so-called "Respect for Marriage Act," promoted by Democrats including Sen. Chuck Schumer.
"Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s Obergefell decision, we have continued to see attacks on people of faith for adhering to their religious beliefs about marriage – just as the justices who dissented predicted," said senior counsel Ryan Tucker.
"Despite claims from its supporters that religious liberty will be protected, the so-called 'Respect for Marriage Act' would only further hostility against churches and ministries and the millions of Americans who hold decent and honorable beliefs about marriage. This legislation would inflict an injustice on these ministry leaders, the members of their congregations and organizations, and the countless Americans whom they regularly serve.
"The churches and ministries signing this letter are urging the members of the Senate to stand firm against this blatant attack on religious freedom and the institution of marriage by voting against this dangerous and unnecessary legislation."
The bill, misnamed to suggest it actually protects those who believe in traditional marriage, much like the pro-climate change Democrat bill called "Inflation Reduction Act" doesn't do anything to reduce inflation, would open up a free-for-all in America of definitions of marriage.