54 thoughts on “Rep. DiSanto taking on new role as “Wedding Officiant””

    2. I think that question deserves an answer, or maybe a test to see if she would discriminate against Americans protected by the ruling of the SCOTUSA and Constitutional….. or maybe she could just tell us..

      1. From your other posts I can see that you don’t care two bits about the freedom of religion. However, the Bill of Rights gives us freedom of religion, and that freedom doesn’t mean that a person has to perform acts contrary to their religious beliefs.

        Will your faith in the SCOTUS continue if they rule correctly and state that a baker doesn’t have to bake a wedding cake for a same-sex wedding? I doubt it.

        1. Sir, it is sad and insulting that your only response is to call me a liar–==-I stated my beliefs about Freedom of religion… Religion is a personal belief, when that belief affects others , it becomes the others business…

  2. Personally, I tell people who don’t have ministers to find a church before they try to make a life-long commitment without the guidance and blessing of God. But that is just me.

    1. “I personally” think it is none of your business and an insult to assume everyone believes in your fairy-tale.

      How many types of marriages in the bible are condoned by your sky daddy? Do you approve of those?.

      1. I personally think that you insulting my faith with your snotty name calling is quite intolerant of you.

        1. Funny! I think Jaa Dee’s motto is more along the lines of: By Any Means Necessary or Tolerance for thee, but not for me.

          1. “Funny” ! It sounds like you are just fine with others telling you how to live your life…… Would I not be a delusional fool to tell others they should have a civil marriage because of my personal beliefs?

        2. I have a deep respect for “freedom of religion” and from religion, and your right to believe anything you wish, if that idea were threatened, I would fight for your right….. I am NOT though required to agree with nor respect your personal beliefs any more than you are mine… I certainly would not be so pompous and narrow minded as to suggest anybody should be wed according to my personal beliefs… Do you not agree with that?

          ” is quite intolerant of you.”– Really? You of a religious faith really want to display your hypocrisy with that statement?

        2. — The marriage you refer to!–
          Inter-faith marriages were theoretically forbidden. However, they were sometimes formed.
          Children of inter-faith marriages were considered illegitimate.
          Marriages were generally arranged by family or friends; they did not result from a gradually evolving, loving relationship that developed during a period of courtship.
          A bride who had been presented as a virgin and who could not be proven to be one was stoned to death by the men of her village. (Deuteronomy 22:13-21) There appears to have been no similar penalty for men who engaged in consensual pre-marital sexual activity.

          1. That’s the stupidest link I’ve ever read. 1. Just because something is in the Bible doesn’t make it God approved or ordained. 2. We are no longer living under Old Testament Law. 3. Much or that link is opinion, tradition, or post-Biblical history (not necessarily Biblical).

            1. Your “god” was ok with those marriages they were accepted as normal at the time and place—-

              Everything in the quotes IS directly from your bible—- Why do you deny what is in your bible? Is the O.T. part of your bible? Was it all a lie? A fairy-tale? Was the “god” of the O.T. not the “god” of the new? So, you just cherry pick what you want to read from your bible? Real (c)histian….

      4. Freedom of speech allows him to tell people that he thinks they should find a pastor to do a wedding. I know it’s inconvenient when the Bill of Rights gets in the way of your atheistic/secular/immoral view of life, but there it is.

        1. I said nothing about not having the right to be an intrusive busy body—- We all have the right to show ourselves a the fool—- you just proved that with a pitiful attempt at logic….

  3. Finally, some one in South Dakota who can perform a shotgun wedding and mean it. Well done Lynne.

  7. Jaa Dee,

    If someone wants to hire me to do anything, I will decline if it violates my deeply held personal or religious convictions. Involuntary Servitude was outlawed by I believe the 14th Amendment which means “personally” means something.

    If asked for a reason I decline, I will state it clearly and concisely and don’t give a rip if it offends or insults any snowflake’s sensitivities.

    I believe marriage in its fullness (legal and spiritual meaning) is between a man and woman sacramentally joined in His Church. If others want a lesser union and want to expropriate the word “marriage” and its derivatives in a legal, secular setting, I don’t give a rip about that either. But don’t think I will give the same personal respect and deference to what I consider to be a faux marriage and only a civil union.

    1. Nobody cares what your personal beliefs are, but to assume others share those beliefs and to “tell” somebody they should abide by YOUR beliefs is ignorant and insulting….. Who / what do you think your?

      ” But don’t think I will give the same personal respect and deference to what I consider to be a faux marriage and only a civil union.”– So what?

      1. Nobody cares what your personal beliefs are, but to assume others share those beliefs and to “tell” somebody they should abide by YOUR beliefs is ignorant and insulting…

        I am interested in reading about Troy’s beliefs. I am not insulted. Did you mean “insulting to the ignorant? It seems that you are insulted.

        Who / what do you think your? Your what? Your God (note the cap)? You lost me.

        1. Red – I too am interested in reading about Troy’s beliefs and am not insulted even when he insults me.

          jaa dee, on the other hand, is not a person of faith and that creates a big void in his life. He fills that hole with hate and then attempts to spread it. You’re lost because jaa dee himself is lost. It’s really sad.

  8. does her title as State Rep qualify her to perform marriages? If so she needs to be very careful to not charge more than basic expenses.

  10. Legit ministers don’t charge money and they do premarital counseling so their officiating isn’t irresponsible (contributing to the divorce rate), and so they can be sure they are only speaking blessings over things that God can actually bless.

  11. She didn’t mention being a “minister”– It is none of your business how a couple gets married….or if. — The idea of “they do premarital counseling so their officiating isn’t irresponsible (contributing to the divorce rate), and so they can be sure they are only speaking blessings over things that God can actually bless.”– is undoubtedly another reason religious affiliation is dropping like a rock….. Any couple that would tolerate what you describe is probably too stupid to be married.

    1. No kidding. I’d ‘a titled it: “yet another way a Black Hills resident finds to make a quick buck off tourists”

  13. So exactly how much wastewater must be applied to a bowl of wheat-based flakes of breakfast cereal to produce anti-theological zeal?

  14. Jaa Dee: “Nobody cares what your personal beliefs are,” Then don’t come to the War College. Its where they are most often displayed.

    Jaa Dee: “assume others share those beliefs” Can you read and think coherently? The context of this entire discussion is I am asked to do something which conflicts with my personal convictions and I said I would decline. Obviously, they don’t share my beliefs or they wouldn’t have asked me to do what they did.

    Jaa Dee: ” and to “tell” somebody they should abide by YOUR beliefs is ignorant and insulting” Again, can you read? I said I would tell them why if asked and would assume they could handle a truthful answer. If they don’t ask, they will just get a polite decline. Regarding the abiding, see below

    Troy in previous post: ” But don’t think I will give the same personal respect and deference to what I consider to be a faux marriage and only a civil union.” and Jaa Dee asks: “So what?”

    Jaa Dee, you obviously have a reading and comprehension problem. I never said I would require people to abide by my beliefs. Only that I would not cooperate or condone that which is contrary to my beliefs. In particular, I said if they wanted to expropriate the word “marriage” and enter into a lesser union than is traditional legal and religious meaning, it is their choice. But, I wanted to be clear allowing or not hindering is not condoning or means it gets my respect and deference. Which goes to the idiocy of your “marriages in the Bible” argument. The Bible is filled with sinners sinning, God seeking reconciliation, repentance, forgiveness, and relapse back into sin. Its obvious you don’t have a contextual grasp of His Story of love with His people. To comment so boldly on that which you don’t understand only reinforces you inability to grasp what you don’t know or understand.

    1. “The context of this entire discussion is I am asked to do something which conflicts with my personal convictions and I said I would decline.”– —WHAT you said was “Personally, I tell people who don’t have ministers to find a church before they try to make a life-long commitment without the guidance and blessing of God.——What were You asked to do?……- My opinion is that it is NONE of your business…… How is
      someones wedding your business?….. Why should anybody care about your opinions regarding their personal choices?

      ” I said I would tell them why if asked and would assume they could handle a truthful answer. If they don’t ask, they will just get a polite decline. Regarding the abiding, see below”— Good grief sir, do you not knowe what you said or do you think I will ignore lies?—— YOU said—— “”Personally, I tell people who don’t have ministers to find a church before they try to make a life-long commitment without the guidance and blessing of God.”—

      “Jaa Dee, you obviously have a reading and comprehension problem.”– No sir, I also do not have a dishonesty problem, I also will stand by any statement I make—- Why will you not do that?

      ” I never said I would require people to abide by my beliefs.”- I never said you did and hopefully you are not foolish enough to think you have such authority..Are you?

      “Only that I would not cooperate or condone that which is contrary to my beliefs. In particular,”– You mentioned nobody asking you to ‘cooperate” and nobody cares what you don’t “condone”.—- Why should or would they…

      —- I am referring only to your first post…You said…. “Personally, I tell people who don’t have ministers to find a church before they try to make a life-long commitment without the guidance and blessing of God.–“—- are you denying that?

    2. ‘
      Which goes to the idiocy of your “marriages in the Bible” argument.’— Why do you deny what is in your bible? You tell me anything that is not accurate about what I posted….. Are there 8 types of marriages in your bible? Yes or no?…… Were any of those condemned as as being wrong? Give me the condemning quotes.

      Don’t condescend to me with sanctimonious blather—- you are the one denying and making excuses for what your bible says… The one type of marriage you would so graciously “condone” for others, one man one woman in biblical times included—————

      Children of inter-faith marriages were considered illegitimate.
      Marriages were generally arranged by family or friends; they did not result from a gradually evolving, loving relationship that developed during a period of courtship.
      A bride who had been presented as a virgin and who could not be proven to be one was stoned to death by the men of her village. (Deuteronomy 22:13-21) There appears to have been no similar penalty for men who engaged in consensual pre-marital sexual activity.

      Do you keep a big supply of rocks?

  15. I wondered the same thing, Troy. Why come to a blog where there’s a good chance God will be part of the conversation, especially if you hate God and people of faith? Jaa Dee comes here just to spread hate, and I think it’s because of the hate he has for his own life. I don’t go to DFP or the Free-Thinkers blog and tell non-believers they are wrong and must repent. One day they’ll find out for themselves what eternal life will be for them.

    Gavin McInnes had an interview with a college law professor and they discussed Jacobins, I thought of you;)

    1. KM– The heading of this thread “Rep. DiSanto taking on new role as “Wedding Officiant”– I really do not know what the Powers rules of conduct here are, but apparently for quite a while I have been compliant…… Also evidently this forum is not restricted to those of a singular opinion on every issue and unless Mr. Powers wants this forum to become the “Clarian” as managed by Bob Ellis who ONLY allowed those he agreed with, I assume I have as much right to express my opinion here as you do….

      ” especially if you hate God and people of faith? “– Don’t lie about what my beliefs are.

      “Jaa Dee comes here just to spread hate”– Give me one example…. I certainly don’t claim to be morally superior to anybody, but that kind of ignorance and hate-mongering is what some here use regularly as arguments of their opinions..

      “I don’t go to DFP or the Free-Thinkers blog and tell non-believers they are wrong and must repent. ” Why not, there seems to be no hesitation for bible thumpers knocking on strangers doors trying to force their opinions on others….. ( garden hose)

      ” One day they’ll find out for themselves what eternal life will be for them.” Why don’t you tell me? Are you judging others? Are you “god”?— Seriously, explain what ” One day they’ll find out for themselves what eternal life will be for them” means……

      1. We get it, Jaa Dee, you hate your life, God, people of faith and Republicans.

        Why do you come here, there’s nothing worthwhile in your comments. It’s a bunch of nonsense and blah, blah, blah. I won’t engage with you, I pity you.

  16. I find this stream of conciousness or maybe wastewater to be baffling. Lynne is officiating at weddings. How did religion get into it?
    Lots of people want to get married during bike week at Sturgis, religion has nothing to do with it. It’s a thing. People get married during bike week. It’s one of the most popular wedding destinations in the country. Officiants are in high demand. That’s it.

    1. Well Anne, marriage and religion generally do go hand-in-hand. But I agree, Lynne is officiating at weddings, I guess that’s big news. I think it’s great. She has decided to not bow down or out to the Liberals attempts at ruining her life. In fact, I think she’s got bigger balls than some men in Pierre.

      You go, girl;)

    2. “How did religion get into it?” Sixth comment

      Personally, I tell people who don’t have ministers to find a church before they try to make a life-long commitment without the guidance and blessing of God.

  17. Anne,

    For people who ascribe to any of the three Abrahamic faiths, marriage is instituted by God. Its secular purpose is a derivative of its religious purpose/roots. For this Christian, I do not oppose secular laws which allow civil marriages or unions but I generally don’t go to them (some exceptions as no rule is absolute) but I absolutely wouldn’t perform one.

    1. Good to know. I can sleep better at night knowing you’re not going around crashing civil marriage ceremonies. I also don’t need you to do any plumbing, brain surgery, or interpretive dance, so I guess you’re pretty much off the hook.

  18. Troy, your point is spot on. Feel free to get married, feel free to use a state official or even a JP. But as outspoken as she (lynn)is about her Christianity, she should not even consider entering into marriage ceremonies as Christians believe this to be a covenant ordained by God. She’s turning into a ceremony ordained by man. Basically the equivalent of turning a “house of worship” into a den of thieves.

  19. Jan Dee,

    Speaking as slow as I can. All of my statements are in context.

    I don’t accost people on the street I don’t know with my views. I do offer my opinion to people for whom I care about because I care about them.

    I am not going to spend much time addressing your Bible comments as your hostile visceral attitude to the Bible and believers makes it difficult to approach you rationally. However, if you sincerely desire understanding, with a open and contemplative mind seeking to understand us (not asking you to agree with us), i direct you to Mark 10:2-12.

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