Earlier today, the Michigan Senate Committee on Local Government held a hearing on SB 285, SB 286, and SB 287, which, among other things, criminalizes and heavily fines members of the clergy who officiate marriage ceremonies for couples seeking a spiritual union without a government permission slip. The bill package also contains many other dangerous elements that put women and the vulnerable at increased risk of coercion and exploitation. The bills passed out of committee with favorable recommendations, with votes strictly divided among partisan lines. Read the testimony of Professor Wagner and Katherine Bussard below.
About the Author
Katherine Bussard
Ex. Director & COO
As Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of Salt & Light Global, Katherine works to disciple servant-leaders in all walks of life, equipping them to share the redemptive love and truth of Jesus. She facilitates training in good governance for communities around the state, mentors other Christian women in leadership, and champions sound public policy. In speaking, writing, and serving, Katherine seeks to encourage the body of Christ to see all of who they are what they do through God’s Word. Katherine resides with her husband and partner in Kingdom service, Jeff.
