Truth Is Not Hate. Why Faith Still Matters in the Debate Over SB26-018
Representative Max Brooks’ recent remarks on the House floor during debate on Senate Bill 26-018 reached far beyond a procedural amendment. They addressed something deeper. The meaning of truth. The responsibility of conscience. The role of Christians in public service. His response drew more than 14,000 views online. That level of attention signals something important. People are paying attention because the issue is not technical. It is moral. Senate Bill 26-018 suppresses court record visibility and removes traditional public notice requirements when minors petition for legal name changes. Supporters describe the bill as protecting dignity. That goal deserves respect. Every child deserves safety and care. The question raised during debate was different. Should people of faith be required to remain silent when law conflicts with what they believe is true about the human person? Representative Brooks defended an amendment that would have protected religious conscience. The amendment...