The decision by the U.S. Supreme Court this week to redefine “sex” in the 1964 Civil Rights Act – to include special accommodations for transgenders and homosexuals – is an “affront” to God, said evangelical leader James Dobson.
“We will all pay the price,” said Dobson, the founder of the James Dobson Family Institute and the host of Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk radio program.
Dobson, who has dedicated his career as a psychologist, Christian leader and broadcaster to “preserving the biblical institutions of marriage and family by encouraging, inspiring, supporting, and leading parents and children to build their lives on God’s Word,” was reacting to the 6-3 decision that bans employers from firing an employee on the basis of “gender identity” or homosexuality.
The decision is expected to generate fierce court fights for years to come, since 100 other federal laws ban discrimination based on “sex.”
Dobson’s radio broadcasts are heard weekdays on more than 1,300 radio outlets, he’s written 71 books on the family, and he’s advised five U.S. presidents on family issues. Along with an earned Ph.D., he holds 17 honorary doctoral degrees.
He said the Supreme Court decision should “shake America’s collective conscience to its core.”
“Not only was this decision an affront against God, but it was also a historical attack against the founding framework that governs our nation,” he said.
“Our judiciary is constitutionally charged with interpreting the law, not making law. In its 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court acted as a super-legislature and failed to carry out its primary duty to the American people. And we will all pay the price.”
He pointed out that “sex” in the 1964 law meant “male and female,” and any change must come from Congress.
“What gives six justices the right to decide otherwise? Not the Constitution!” he said.
“In plain words, it’s not the job of the high court to infuse new meaning into the laws of our land. Americans should be able to rely on what the law says. Instead of upholding this commonsense principle, the court issued a decision that hurts women, ignores biological reality, and calls into question the future of First Amendment freedoms of expression and belief,” he wrote.
It’s just the beginning, he said, pointing out it will allow men in women’s sports and prompt lawsuits against colleges that refuse to assign opposite-sex roommates, punish churches that require employees to adhere to biblical standards and more.
“If there was any question that our country is in the midst of a spiritual war over its very heart and soul, this abhorrent decision removes any shred of doubt. In one of the most difficult seasons for our nation, this is an incredibly dark day,” he said.
