You are actually preaching to the choir here, so I have no idea what you are attempting to polarize here. My statement is not an argument for or against any stated position. Just as Corporations are "individuals," I am simply stating that under the law Gays and African Americans (as an example of a race) are both legally equivalent classes or races of people. Therefore, mere sexual preference with regard to discrimination in the workplace is the same as discrimination against race or religious affiliations. I disagree with this idea because there is no proof that people are born gay as a black person is born black. BTW, region is NOT a protected class. Religious freedom is a protected activity under the constitution. You can worship whatever religion you want. I have no position on religious denominations rejecting individuals or groups based on race or sexual identity. I only know God loves everyone-I would like to think equally. Religions all have unique requirements.