2 CT lawmakers target Catholic church for opposition to marriageequality

[Brad Pardee]

I've been reading about this bill.  Under this legislation, a board elected by the congregation would have the following powers: 
(1) Establishing and approving budgets;
(2) Managing the financial affairs of the corporation;
(3) Providing for the auditing of the financial records of the corporation;
(4) Developing and implementing strategic plans and capital projects;
(5) Developing outreach programs and other services to be provided to the community; and
(6) Any of the powers enumerated in section 33-1036. 

It also says, "The pastor of the congregation shall report to the board of directors with respect to administrative and financial matters."

I can't imagine how the state dictating the church's governing structure could possible pass 1st Amendment muster.

Brad Pardee
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