Earlier this morning, we quoted a Southern Baptist leader advising that, because of changing social mores, pushes for state constitutional bans on gay marriage were now  "politically ridiculous" – and that new emphasis should be placed on "religious liberty" statutes.

Here's fuel for the debate, courtesy of the Associated Press:

The justices on Monday left in place a state Supreme Court ruling that said Elane Photography violated a state anti-discrimination law when it refused to work for a same-sex couple who wanted pictures of their commitment ceremony.

Elane Photography co-owner Elaine Huguenin said taking the photos would violate her religious beliefs. She said she also has a right of artistic expression under the First Amendment that allows her to choose what pictures to take, or refrain from taking.

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

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