More "Persecution of Christians" Whining From OneNewsNow

The American Family Association's faux news webpage, OneNewsNow, is running a story whining about Christians allegedly being persecuted because they cannot include Christian symbols on their marketing materials. The supposed victims are two Virginia realtors who believe their religious rights pre-empt both the federal and Virginia's fair housing laws that protect against businesses discriminating against would be home buyers or renters based on religion. Virtually ALL of the lending and real estate brokerage laws bar discrimination against such discrimination. Here's the spin put on the situation by the perpetual victims club at AFA's faux news:

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Two Virginia realtors have been taken to task by the state's Fair Housing Board for using the Ichthys, or "Jesus fish," and John 3:16 in their advertising. It would seem to be a perfectly legal expression of faith, but Dr. Gary Cass of the Christian Anti-Defamation Commission tells OneNewsNow someone obviously felt differently.

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"Allegedly, the person that made the complaint believes that it was illegal because it seemed to indicate that they were only soliciting Christian clients and, therefore, was tantamount to some form of discrimination," he explains.

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However, Cass points out the realtors see their business as their ministry. "In fact, they are self-identified as Christian ministers who support Christian missions, and they felt that it was important to advertise that -- but they in no way discriminated against any potential client," he adds.
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The piece goes on to ask Christo-fascists to contact the Virginia Fair Housing Board and in effect voice their opposition to non-discrimination laws. Of course, from my experience over 30+ years is that those who mix their alleged religious piety with business are the ones who will rob you blind and swindle elderly widows. A local example of this phenomenon can be found here. This superb Christian - the son of the founding dean of Regent University's law school - reportedly read the Bible and went to church with some of his victims in order to gain their confidence.