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Alabama Chief Justice Calls
Homosexuality 'Evil' In
High Court Decision
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| MONTGOMERY, Ala. - In awarding
custody of three teenagers to their father instead of their gay mother,
Alabama's chief justice on Friday wrote that homosexuality is "an
inherent evil" that should not be tolerated. The nine-judge Alabama Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of a Birmingham man and against his ex-wife, who now lives with her gay partner in southern California. The parents weren't named in court documents to protect the identity of the children, ages 15, 17 and 18. Chief Justice Roy Moore wrote that the mother's relationship made her an unfit parent and that homosexuality is "abhorrent, immoral, detestable, a crime against nature, and a violation of the laws of nature." Moore also quoted scripture, historical documents and previous state court rulings that he said backed his view. Moore is known for his decision to place washing machine-sized monuments of the Ten Commandments in the state judicial building after he became chief justice last year. He earlier became known nationally as the "Ten Commandments judge" when he fought to keep a plaque of the Biblical commandments in his courtroom as a district judge. David White, state coordinator for the Gay and Lesbian Alliance of Alabama, said Moore's opinion reflected outdated thinking. "It's unfortunate Alabama is going to be embarrassed once again by a religious fanatic in a position of power in Alabama," White said. "It's obvious he cannot judge a gay person fairly and he should be removed from office." John Giles, state president of the Christian Coalition, said Moore's decision protected the institution of marriage and strengthened the traditional family. The father had held custody since 1996, but the mother petitioned for custody in June 2000, contending the father had been abusive. John Durward, the father's attorney, said his client "is very relieved." The mother's attorney, Wendy Crew, did not return a telephone call seeking comment. |
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