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Forced Out: A Former Police Officer’s Stand for Religious Freedom

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The Pink Times January 30, 2023
Updated 2023/01/30 at 6:21 PM
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A former police officer in Georgia found himself at the crossroads of religious freedom and LGBTQ rights after being investigated for a social media post expressing his Christian beliefs on marriage. Jacob Kersey, 19, was placed on administrative leave and faced the threat of termination after refusing to remove the post, which stated that “there’s no such thing as homosexual marriage.”

Although the department’s investigation did not find a violation of any policies, Kersey was told that his posts about “protected classes” such as the LGBTQ community could raise concerns about his objectivity and job performance. He was told that he could be terminated if any future posts, even religious in nature, were deemed offensive by someone.

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Kersey ultimately decided to resign, feeling that his command staff would not have his back and that his job was too dangerous to continue under these circumstances. He also felt that compromising his integrity, religious beliefs, and faith would be a loss.

This case raises important questions about the balance between religious freedom and LGBTQ rights, and the role of social media in shaping public perception and job performance. It is a reminder that even off-duty and on personal time, individuals must be mindful of the impact of their words and actions in a society that values diversity and inclusion.

TAGGED: Georgia, LGBT, police, religious freedom, rights, social media

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