(Christian Headlines) Evangelist Franklin Graham says the U.S. Supreme Court exceeded its authority and may have infringed on religious liberty with its decision Monday expanding the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include sexual orientation and gender identity.
The high court, in a 6-3 decision, ruled employers cannot fire someone merely for being gay or transgender under federal law.
In comments on social media, Graham said he’s concerned how the decision will impact Christian ministries.
“As Justice Alito has pointed out, the majority went too far – he called it a ‘brazen abuse of our authority.’ The Supreme Court exists to interpret the law, not to make new laws – making laws is the job of our Representatives in Congress, elected by the people,’ Graham wrote. “I believe this decision erodes religious freedoms across this country.