A Deep Dive Perspective: A Constitutional Argument Against Opposing a Non-Discrimination Ordinance In Smyrna, GA

A Deep Dive Perspective: A Constitutional Argument Against Opposing a Non-Discrimination Ordinance In Smyrna, GA

May 7, 2020
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Endorsed by the Leadership Team of First Baptist Church of SmyrnaMay 2, 2020 The Non-Discrimination Ordinance (NDO) as drafted is clearly unconstitutional. The NDO refers to “violations of city ordinances” without limitation or explanation. Subjecting all existing ordinances to required “enhanced penalties” as a result of this NDO will result […]

More than Semantics: A Common-Sense Argument Opposing a Non-Discrimination Ordinance in Smyrna, GA

May 7, 2020
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Jeffrey D. Pennington, Ph.D.Sr. PastorFirst Baptist Church, Smyrna, GAMay 1, 2020 The purpose of this article is to argue that a non-discrimination ordinance (NDO) for the City of Smyrna should be rejected because it does not stand the test of common sense. Such an ordinance is not good policy for […]

Casualties of Non-Discrimination Laws: An Argument Opposing a Non-Discrimination Ordinance in Smyrna, GA

May 4, 2020
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Jeffrey D. Pennington, Ph.D.Sr. PastorFirst Baptist Church, Smyrna, GAApril 30, 2020 One of my favorite stories from the Revolutionary War occurred on Christmas night 1776 in treacherous conditions. Washington surprised the Hessian Army in Trenton, New Jersey, after crossing the Delaware River, and won an overwhelming victory. It is truly […]

Love Cannot be Legislated: An Argument Opposing a Non-Discrimination Ordinance in Smyrna, GA

May 4, 2020
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Jeffrey D. Pennington, Ph.D.Sr. PastorFirst Baptist Church, Smyrna, GAApril 29, 2020 On April 16, 2020, Mayor Derek Norton and City Council met for a regular Committee on the Whole meeting. On the agenda for that meeting was a discussion and review of a Non- Discrimination Ordinance (NDO) written by Scott […]

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