Clarification on what the ERA Amendment says and Women legal status

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US women still not equal before the eyes of the Law....thanks to the former President   . A Month before he was to leave office Biden was
Petitioned by 150 Senators to Certify the 28th Amendment. He did so on January 17,2025  in Office; however the Archvist of the National Archives Dr. Colleen Shogan  refused to write up the Amendment [ Biden did not direct Shogan to publish the amendment.]; in her appoiment May 10 ,2023 Shogan had stated her prejudiced attitude that she would not publish the Equal Rights Amendment as part of the United States Constitution, stating that the job of the archivist is to publish constitutional amendments following proper ratification, not to decide when an amendment is published; she was removed from office 7 February 2025. However her acting successor William J. Bosanko has also refused to publish the Equal Rights Amendment on the same hypocritical whining lying excuses stating that neither they, nor Joe Biden could act without congressional or legal action lifting the ratification deadline.” (Ironically Biden in a speech blamed Trump for not seeing the ERA Amendment through and claimed that it should go through although as facts show, he did nothing to see that it became law)  ,,,,,Bidden  no actions are  a memorial to Phyllis Schlafly hypocrital whining lying that publishing the ERA Amendment would force women into combat, legalize gay marriage and erode gender roles. In 2020 conservatives  made a claim that ERA would require taxpayer-funded abortions. In fact  The Era States  "Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State on account of sex." The ERA gives Congress the power to enforce this proscription against gender discrimination. The ERA has nothing to do with abortion rights for women In fact  the US Supreme Court declared on the issue of abortions would be decided by the each State Legislature weather to approve or deny abortions despite Biden’s illegeal attempts to make Abortation rights the perogitve of the US Government not the voting rights of each state.  Also noted are  the facts that women enlisted in the military under their own choice; and as for the erosion of gender roles. Under  Obuma homosexual “marriages” were deemed legal; indeed Obuma became the foremost advocate of homosexualty not just in the United States but the entire world; Biden became the foremost advocate of abortion not just in the United States but the entire world. Indeed In fact under “..The Biden Administration's National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality aims to erase policies that respect the biological differences between men and women..”

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The purpose of the ERA is to guarantee equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of sex. In the early history of the Equal Rights Amendment, middle-class women were largely supportive, while those speaking for the working class were often opposed, arguing that women should hold more domestic responsibility than men and that employed women needed special protections regarding working conditions and employment hours. Proponents asserted it would end legal distinctions between men and women in matters including divorce, property, and employment. Opponents have argued that it would remove protections from women and open women to be drafted into the military.

The 14th Amendment, providing an equal protection clause to all U.S. citizens, was not originally intended to apply to women, as it predates the 19th Amendment. As proof of this, Susan B. Anthony voted in the 1872 presidential election, was arrested two weeks later, and was convicted the following year for illegal voting. At her trial, she attempted to use the 14th Amendment to defend her actions, but the judge ruled that the amendment did not apply to her because she was a woman.
The Equal Rights Amendment would prevent a rollback of the legal advances women have gained. It is important to remember that as governments change from conservative to liberal, citizens, neither male nor female, should not be subject to lose their right to vote, their right to free speech, or any other of their constitutional rights due to a change of political opinion.
The ERA does not add new laws to the U.S. Constitution, it only guarantees the rights currently within it. Issues like abortion, same-sex marriage, unisex bathrooms, and the female draft exist separately from the ERA and would not become law upon the ERA’s passage.
The ERA is an amendment for both men and women – it is not just a woman’s issue. Issues of custody, employment, and fair wages are important to both sexes and an Equal Rights Amendment would guarantee equal legal rights without regard to sex.
The ERA would affirm the purpose that began with the writing of the U.S. Constitution, the basic human right of constitutional protection.


The Above is from the Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice website ..and is given here only to explain what the ERA AMendment says in regard to Woemen rights....to correct in legal ineaquilty which has existed since 1920-105 years

In regard that hystircal argument if the ERA was passed women would be drafted into the Miltiary....Women are  voluntary enlisting in the Military witout being drafted
Also to the Hystrical argument that the ERA is Proaboration ...in fact the US Supreme Court ruled that it is up to each state..not the Federal Goverment to decided to be either anti-aboration or proaboration...the ERA has nothing to do with aboration but  The ERA does not add new laws to the U.S. Constitution, it only guarantees the rights currently within it. see In its 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ruling that the U.S. Constitution does not guarantee a federal right to abortion. This decision effectively returned the regulation of abortion to individual states, meaning each state now has the power to determine its own abortion policies.
As for the erosion of Gender roles.... Obuma became the foremost advocate of homosexualty not just in the United States but the entire world; Biden became the foremost advocate of abortion not just in the United States but the entire world....[Christain science monitor]
The Christian Science Monitor did report on President Obama's administration's efforts to promote LGBT rights and human rights globally, including advocating for the decriminalization of homosexuality in foreign countries. Diplomats were instructed to raise the issue with foreign governments and to advocate for the protection of LGBT individuals.
The Christian Science Monitor reported that President Biden has directed U.S. diplomats to pressure countries to adopt policies on abortion similar to those in the United States. This order comes as the Biden administration seeks to expand access to abortion services both domestically and internationall

LAstly the US COnsitution writes of trial by Jury....yet one of the most abused portions was the riegn of Judge Lynch Law,,,of Lynching without trial against persons accused of crimes...{According to the NAACP records] the worst years of "Lynch Law " was 1890) in 1909 a Afrian American Congressman proposed a Federal Anti Lynching Law....which was passed 115 years later in 2024...delibertly keeping female citizens legally inferior by denying them full equal rights  civil Rights...is the last gasp "triumph" of a mean stupid.selfish .inferior mindset..as long as the inequality remains...equal civil rights for all us Citizens....will always be in jeopardy...who want to turn the United states  back to 1900  

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What do you think will change if the ERA is enacted, what will it be different in actual practice than it is today?

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It will be a trimph for removing 102 years old legal inequalty...of US citizens who have been discrimiated against becuase of their Gender...... a trumph over a petty stupid mindset,,,,,,of keeping women down....

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In 2020 The US Conference on Catholic Bishops on their own website: The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was passed by Congress in 1972, with the stated purpose of enshrining equality between the sexes in our Constitution. However, it failed to be ratified by three-fourths of the states (38) within the 7-year time limit established by Congress. Now, abortion activists in Congress, among others, are trying to revive it by passing a resolution (H.J. Res. 79) to eliminate the deadline for ratification by the states. The House plans to vote this Thursday and needs to hear from you now!
Catholic social teaching, and recent popes, speak very clearly and strongly about the equality of men and women based upon their equal dignity as children of God. And the Church recognizes the need to do more to address unjust inequities between women and men. However, the ERA in its current form poses very serious consequences, including likely requiring federal funding for abortions, and overturning pro-life and conscience protection laws. More information about the ERA and its consequences is presented in this fact sheet.
Because of these serious consequences, the Bishops are urging members to oppose the ERA in its current form, & to vote no on H.J.Res.79. Join the bishops and contact your member today!"


Yet the facts are without the ERA Being passed Under Biden.....
MAy 26, 2023
 Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Ashley Hinson (IA-02) introduced legislation that would prohibit President Biden from using taxpayer dollars to fund a counseling or referral system for abortions, a plan President Biden announced in April. Earlier this week, Rep. Mann and Rep. Hinson led more than 50 of their colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden opposing the creation of his proposed $1.5 billion, taxpayer-funded abortion hotline. 
“Abortion has desensitized our nation and resulted in the deaths of nearly 64 million unborn American citizens, which is basically the entire population of the Midwest,” said Rep. Mann. “Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade, rectifying a wrong that has plagued our country for decades, and while that is a huge triumph for the right to life, there is still work to be done. President Biden’s abortion hotline is a gross violation of the law, and my Republican colleagues and I are working to prevent it from going live. I believe that life begins at conception, and I will fight to protect the lives of all Americans – born and unborn.”
“Taxpayer dollars should never fund elective abortions and using public funds for an abortion hotline is unconscionable,” said Rep. Hinson. “I am proud to work with Congressman Mann to stop the abortion on demand agenda pushed by this Administration and I will continue working on pro-life policies that protect innocent life and support expecting moms and families.” 
“It is simply cruel to force taxpayers to pad the bottom line of the profit-driven abortion industry,” said Jeanne Gawdun, Director of Government Relations, Kansans for Life. “We urge the Biden Administration to immediately change course in order to provide true assistance for women facing unexpected pregnancies and instead link those who need help with pregnancy resource centers that freely offer compassionate, personalized care.” 
“The Biden Administration is high jacking taxpayer dollars to implement a national hotline to tell women where to have an abortion,” said Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America. “Women need support and resources to feel empowered to make the right choice to have their babies in a culture that tells them they cannot do it. hame on this Administration for pushing women in a moment of vulnerability to end their little one’s life. Women and their babies deserve more.”


“The Biden Administration will stop at nothing to promote abortion on demand, including misusing Title X Family Planning funds to create an abortion hotline,” said Hon. Marilyn Musgrave vice president of government affairs for SBA Pro-life America. “This administration is wildly out of step with the majority of Americans who do not want their taxpayer dollars to fund abortions. We thank Congressman Mann and his colleagues for standing up to the Biden administration, and we are grateful for their leadership in fighting to redirect these funds to resources that would help pregnant women and girls in obtaining the necessary and life-affirming care they deserve.”

The Biden Administration’s announcement that they will use Title X grants to fund a national abortion hotline is both dangerous for women and reckless spending of $1.5 million taxpayer dollars in violation of the Hyde Amendment,” said Ruth Ward, Director of Government Affairs, Family Policy Alliance. “Family Policy Alliance strongly supports Rep. Tracey Mann and members of the House in their opposition to this hotline. We thank them for rightly telling the administration that women need holistic care when seeking help. More abortion is not the answer.”
The Public Health Service Act of 1970 established Title X funds to help low-income and uninsured women access health care and family planning services. The statute explicitly prohibits Title X funds from supporting abortion services.
In October 2021, the Biden Administration provided Title X funding to clinics that perform elective abortions by requiring grantees to make abortion referrals.
In April 2023, President Biden announced he would devote $1.5 billion of Title X funds towards establishing an abortion hotline to counsel individuals on how to obtain an abortion. "

In other words under Biden the Federal goverment ".....including likely requiring federal funding for abortions, and overturning pro-life and conscience protection laws."


Jan 25, 2025 — President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to end the use of Federal taxpayer dollars to fund or promote elective abortion


The ERA's primary goal is to guarantee equal rights for all people regardless of sex, meaning it prohibits discrimination based on gender
The statement "eradoes not make new laws" refers to the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). The ERA, as a constitutional amendment, does not create new laws; rather, it adds a new principle to the Constitution that would be used by courts to interpret laws and actions under the principle of equal rights for all, regardless of sex. It would guarantee existing constitutional rights without creating new ones.

The Supreme Court Clarified that it is NOT UP TO FEDEAL GOVERMENT TO MAKE ABORATION AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE...IT IS THE RESPONIBILTY OF EACH STATE LEGISLATURE

"The ERA prohibits states and the federal government from denying or abridging equality of rights based on sex. The amendment would not require private schools like Smith College to admit cisgender men, nor would it order private organizations and programs serving women to open single-sex shelters to cisgender men.
Furthermore, the ERA would not bar all distinctions based on sex. It requires the government to justify laws classifying people based on sex by showing they are necessary to achieve a compelling government objective. Remedying discrimination and the disadvantages women experience in society, protecting equal opportunities in sports, or providing privacy or safety for women would likely be considered compelling government objectives.
In addition to guaranteeing equal rights, the ERA empowers Congress to pass laws to enforce equality, to address such issues as ongoing pay inequity, high rates of violence against women, and the lack of paid parental leave and child care   {Smith College Who afraid of the ERA]

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Frankly if I ever had to write political biographies of Jimmy carter, Obuma and Biden and what helpful legacies of  they left to the United States and the world...Id have to leave the pages blank!

".... After years of opposing the women’s movement, for example, Phyllis Schlafly seemed genuinely incapable of conjuring the prefeminist view of women as deferential wives and mothers. Instead, she celebrated the activist ‘power of the positive woman.’ And then, as if borrowing a page from The Feminine Mystique, she railed against the meaninglessness and lack of fulfillment among American women; only she blamed these ills on feminism rather than on sexism.

When she spoke out against the Equal Rights Amendment, she didn’t claim that it introduced a radical new language of rights. Her argument was the opposite. The ERA, she told the Washington Star, ‘is a takeaway of women’s rights.’ It will ‘take away the right of the wife in an ongoing marriage, the wife in the home.’

As we saw, she described herself as a defender, not an opponent, of women’s rights. The ERA was ‘a takeaway of women’s rights,’ she insisted, the ‘right of the wife to be supported and to have her minor children supported’ by her husband. By focusing her argument on ‘the right of the wife in an ongoing marriage, the wife in the home,’ Schlafly reinforced the notion that women were wives and mothers first; their only need was for the protection provided by their husbands. " [quotes from The Tragedy of Phyllis Schafly  "The Jacobin"]


To Phyllis Schafly the only place for an american women  was in home...provided with the exception of Phyllis Schafly    who got herself a law degreee...who ranted and raved going forth with the ERA would undermine women traditional role.....draft them in t military.....{In fact NO one has been drafted  since 1972....women choose careers in the military of their own choice]]]that the ERA would legalize homosexual relationships...[in fact Obuma did this by himself withou the ERA]]..that the era would spread aboration throughot the land in fact Biden did this all by himself withut the ERA]

In fact those THE ERA is to remove 100 years of gender inaquality......

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FROM the Mouth  of Phyllis Schlafly    

1 On the Equal Rights Amendment  ERA Means aboration funding, means homoesexual privileges, means everythign else august 25,1999
2 On immigrants who don’t speak English “You can’t be an American if you don’t speak English. Our public schools should be mandated to teach all children in English.” (December 14, 1995)
3 Women in the Military The purpose of our military is to field the finest troops possible to defend our nation and win wars. The goal of feminists, however, is to impose a mindless equality, regardless of how many people it hurts.” (May 18, 2016)
4 On what she called the “transgender agenda” “Anyone with a child knows that children learn about the world through binary options: up or down, hot or cold, big or little, inside or outside, wet or dry, good or bad, boy or girl, man or woman. But the radical feminists, who staff women’s studies departments at most colleges, have propagated the idea that we have to get rid of the ‘gender binary’ along with the expectation of distinct roles for men and women.” (August 31, 2016)
5 On climate change “Of course, climate changes. Many changes are due to factors over which humans have no control, such as winds, ocean currents and sun activity. But the liberals want us to believe that climate change is also caused by gases expelled when humans burn so-called fossil fuels.” (September 21, 2011)
6 On Gender pay gap  "News flash One reason a woman gets married is to be supported by her husband while caring for her children at home. So long as her husband warns a good income, she doesnt care about the pay gap between them
7 On women in combat“There’s a reason why no woman has ever won our nation’s highest award for valor. The Medal of Honor recognizes a willingness to charge toward danger, to seek out and remove a threat, while everyone else is running away.” (August 26, 2015)
8. On globalism and foreign aid “It should be clear that teaching Americans we are now part of a global economy and teaching schoolchildren they are citizens of the world is a deceitful message to con us into a plan to add the poor countries around the Earth to our list of welfare handout recipients.” (November 20, 2013)
9. On multiculturalism and diversity “The United States is the world’s most stunning example of a nation that has peaceably and successfully assimilated people from many disparate cultures. So why are some people trying to separate us into factions, emphasizing what divides us instead of what unites us?” (December 14, 1995)
10 On the United Nations  We certainly dont need a committee of foreigners who call themselves "experts to dicate our laws or customs  July 25,2012
11} In March 2007, Schlafly spoke against the concept of marital rape in a speech at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, "By getting married, the woman has consented to sex, and I don't think you can call it rape.[March 29,2007] "If marriage is to be a successful institution, it must...have an ultimate decision maker, and that is the husband.[1977]Sexual harassment on the job is not a problem for the virtuous woman, except in extreme cases!” “



In contradition to her opinions ...here are the facts:
1) The ERA does not add new laws to the U.S. Constitution, it only guarantees the rights currently within it. Issues like abortion, same-sex marriage, unisex bathrooms, and the female draft exist separately from the ERA and would not become law upon the ERA’s passage. In regard to goverment Homosexualty privalges and funding for  Aborations these have already been done without the ERA:The Christian Science Monitor did report on President Obama's administration's efforts to promote LGBT rights and human rights globally, including advocating for the decriminalization of homosexuality in foreign countries. Diplomats were instructed to raise the issue with foreign governments and to advocate for the protection of LGBT individuals.The Christian Science Monitor reported that President Biden has directed U.S. diplomats to pressure countries to adopt policies on abortion similar to those in the United States. This order comes as the Biden administration seeks to expand access to abortion services both domestically and internationall
2) Schools alredy teach english..however the English only opition  had bad consequences Forcing children to speak only English at the expense of their native languages has a complex and troubling history, particularly within the context of forced assimilation policies, and has been shown to have significant negative consequences for children and communities. Native American boarding schools were established with the explicit goal of eradicating Native American cultures and languages, replacing them with Euro-American norms and English.Children were often forcibly removed from their families, forbidden to speak their native languages, and punished severely if they did.These policies had a devastating impact on Native American communities, contributing to significant language loss and cultural disruption.
3} Yes, women are allowed to serve in all combat roles in the U.S. military. The ban on women in direct ground combat roles was lifted in 2015. United Service Organizations explains that this change opened up hundreds of thousands of jobs for women and ensures that as long as they complete the necessary training and requirements, they can now serve in almost any role.
4] Transgender is an umbrella term for persons whose gender identity, gender expression or behavior does not conform to that typically associated with the sex to which they were assigned at birth.Mar 9, 2023
5] Yes, the burning of fossil fuels significantly worsens climate change.  
Here's why:
A. Greenhouse Gas Emissions:Burning fossil fuels releases large amounts of greenhouse gases, primarily carbon dioxide (CO2), into the atmosphere.CO2 and other greenhouse gases act like a blanket around the Earth, trapping heat and causing global warming.
B. Amplified Greenhouse Effect:
While the greenhouse effect is a natural process essential for maintaining Earth's temperature, human activities, primarily the burning of fossil fuels, have intensified this effect by increasing the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
This amplification leads to a rise in global temperatures, disrupting the Earth's climate system.
6] The gender pay gap is the difference in earnings between men and women for the same job. In the United States, women earn about 84 cents for every dollar a man earns, on average. This gap has narrowed since 1960, but has remained around 80% for decades. The gender pay gap is wider for women of color, and it's even wider for women in the top 95th percentile of the wage distribution. For example, in 2024, Latinas were paid just 55% of what non-Hispanic white men were paid, while Black women were paid 64% and Native American women were paid 59%.
7] Dr. Mary Edwards Walker (1832-1919) is the only woman in United States history to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor for her service during the Civil War: Walker was the first female surgeon in the U.S. Army and treated soldiers from both sides of the war. She served as a volunteer in Washington, in military camps, and in an Indiana hospital. She also served as a field surgeon in Virginia, where she was captured and held prisoner for four months. Walker was commended for her service by Major Generals William T. Sherman and George H. Thomas.
During World War II, 432 US military women died in service, and 88 were taken prisoner. This included 16 nurses who were killed by enemy fire, and 38 female pilots who died while flying military planes. Eight American military women died in the Vietnam War:
8] Globalization and foreign aid can both impact countries in different ways, and some say that foreign aid can help developing countries that are affected by globalization: Globalization is the growing interdependence of the world's economies, cultures, and populations, which is driven by cross-border trade, technology, and the movement of people, information, and investment. Globalization can have positive effects, like helping countries build economic partnerships, but it can also have negative effects, like disproportionate growth within and between nations. For example, globalization can increase immigration within countries, and it can create imbalanced trade that can lead to capital shortfalls in developing countries.
9] The United States' diversity and multiculturalism are strengths that bind the country together, drive innovation, and help people understand different cultures and their struggles: Diversity brings a variety of perspectives and voices that can drive innovation and progress for individuals, communities, and the nation. Diversity can help people learn about different cultures and the struggles they face, which can help people feel more comfortable and safe with differences later in life. This can also help people interact with a wider range of social groups and feel more confident in themselves.
10] The United Nations (UN) Charter states that the UN cannot intervene in matters that are within a state's domestic jurisdiction. This means that the UN cannot dictate US laws and customs. However, the UN Charter does give the UN the power to make regulations within its headquarters district that take precedence over US laws and regulations that conflict with them.
The UN is an international organization that promotes international law, which defines how states should treat each other and their citizens, and regulates global issues like the environment and trade. The UN Charter is an international treaty that codifies the principles of international relations, and UN member states are bound by it.
The US is the UN's biggest financial contributor, and Congress often directs US participation in UN mechanisms to advance US foreign policy and national security. However, some members of Congress believe that some UN actions don't align with US priorities, and they may withhold funding or support US withdrawal from certain UN entities. The United States is a charter member of the United Nations and a major supporter of the organization in many ways:
Funding
The US is the largest financial contributor to the UN, providing 27.89% of the peacekeeping budget in 2020 and 28% of member government funding in 2023. The US also supplies goods and services to the UN, with contracts totaling over $2.36 billion in 2022.
Peacekeeping
The US is a major player in UN peacekeeping operations, providing military training and logistical support, and roughly a quarter of the total cost of peacekeeping missions. The US also has a seat on the UN Security Council, where it has pushed for sanctions against terrorist groups and rogue states. HostingThe US is home to the UN headquarters in New York City, which includes the General Assembly meeting place.
The US also has a role in other UN programs, including special political missions in countries like Afghanistan and Iraq, and support for the World Health Organization (WHO).
11]Both Marital rape and sexual harrassment are illegeal
Marital rape, which is defined as sexual abuse, domestic violence, or partner rape by a spouse, is illegal in all 50 US states. Before the 1970s, marital rape was legal in every state, but it began to be outlawed in the 1970s, and by 1993 it was a crime nationwide. However, laws surrounding marital rape continue to change, and some states still treat marital rape differently than non-marital rape.
Yes, sexual harassment is illegal in the United States under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines sexual harassment as unwelcome or unwanted sexual conduct that is either serious or frequent, and that occurs because of a person's sex. This can include verbal, physical, written, or pictorial conduct, and can come from anyone, including employees, supervisors, owners, or customers. Sexual harassment can create a hostile work environment and interfere with an employee's job performance.

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Many persons have many different opinions on different subjects....still one has to guard oneself from telling things that arnt true 
As the Church reminds  for example Also before I forget I found this Catholic dogma
According to the National Catholic Register, one of the nine sins of the tongue is the lying tongue, which is defined as speaking falsehoods with the intention of misleading others. Proverbs 12:22 says that the Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy. Proverbs 26:28 says that a lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works ruin.All liars have their place in the lake of fire (Revelation 21:. You should also note that the devil is the father of liars.

Also dont forget Proverbs 6:16-19 There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers.

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The ERA Admenent has no bearing and  Makes No Mention of Homosexualty or ABoration......Yet 2 presidents were the formost exponets of Homosexualty or ABoration
in their own words and actions,,,PUBLIC RECORD
2016/06/09/fact-sheet-obama-administrations-record-and-lgbt-community
Obuma as the formost expoent of Homosexualty throughout the world

Ending the Legal Defense of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)

In February 2011, the President and Attorney General announced that the Department of Justice would no longer defend the Defense of Marriage Act’s provision defining marriage as only between a man and woman, leading to the Supreme Court’s landmark decisions holding the Act unconstitutional.
After the United States v. Windsor decision, in which the Supreme Court struck down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act as unconstitutional, the President instructed the Cabinet to review over 1,000 federal statutes and regulations to ensure the decision was implemented swiftly and smoothly by the federal government to recognize the rights of same-sex couples.

{The act ection 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the "Defense of Marriage Act".
Section 2. Powers reserved to the states
No State, territory, or possession of the United States, or Indian tribe, shall be required to give effect to any public act, record, or judicial proceeding of any other State, territory, possession, or tribe respecting a relationship between persons of the same sex that is treated as a marriage under the laws of such other State, territory, possession, or tribe, or a right or claim arising from such relationship.
Section 3. Definition of marriage
In determining the meaning of any Act of Congress, or of any ruling, regulation, or interpretation of the various administrative bureaus and agencies of the United States, the word 'marriage' means only a legal union between one man and one woman as husband and wife, and the word 'spouse' refers only to a person of the opposite sex who is a husband or a wife.}



{The purpose of Dont ask dont tell Implementation:
It prohibited military commanders from asking about a service member's sexual orientation, but service members were forbidden from disclosing their sexual orientation. }

Repealing Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

The President signed bipartisan legislation to repeal Don’t Ask Don’t Tell on December 22, 2010, allowing gay, lesbian, and bisexual Americans to serve openly in the Armed Forces without fear of being dismissed from service because of who they are and who they love, putting in motion the end of a discriminatory policy that ran counter to American values.


Advancing and Protecting the Rights of LGBT Persons around the World

The Obama Administration continues to engage systematically with governments around the world to advance the rights of LGBT persons. The Administration’s leadership has included various public statements and resolutions at the UN.
President Obama has also issued a presidential memorandum that directs all Federal agencies engaged abroad to ensure that U.S. diplomacy and foreign assistance promote and protect the human rights of LGBT persons.
The Department of State continues to grow the Global Equality Fund, a multi-sector public-private partnership to advance the human rights of LGBT persons globally.  Since the Fund was launched in December 2011, it has allocated over $30 million to civil society organizations in 80 countries worldwide.
USAID, the U.S. government agency primarily responsible for delivering international aid and assistance, launched the LGBTI Global Development Partnership and "Being LGBTI in Asia," and funded a range of LGBTI human rights programs. In 2014, USAID released its LGBT Vision for Action, a document that communicates USAID’s position on LGBTI issues to internal and external stakeholders.
In February 2014, USAID appointed a USAID Senior LGBT Coordinator to ensure that the promotion and protection of LGBTI rights is fully integrated into all aspects of USAID's vital work overseas.
In February 2015, the U.S. State Department appointed the first-ever Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Persons to lead and coordinate U.S. diplomatic efforts to advance LGBTI rights around the globe.
The State Department revised its Foreign Affairs Manual to allow same-sex couples to obtain passports under the names recognized by their state through their marriages or civil unions.
Advancing and Protecting the Rights of LGBT Persons around the World

The Obama Administration continues to engage systematically with governments around the world to advance the rights of LGBT persons. The Administration’s leadership has included various public statements and resolutions at the UN.
President Obama has also issued a presidential memorandum that directs all Federal agencies engaged abroad to ensure that U.S. diplomacy and foreign assistance promote and protect the human rights of LGBT persons.
The Department of State continues to grow the Global Equality Fund, a multi-sector public-private partnership to advance the human rights of LGBT persons globally.  Since the Fund was launched in December 2011, it has allocated over $30 million to civil society organizations in 80 countries worldwide.
USAID, the U.S. government agency primarily responsible for delivering international aid and assistance, launched the LGBTI Global Development Partnership and "Being LGBTI in Asia," and funded a range of LGBTI human rights programs. In 2014, USAID released its LGBT Vision for Action, a document that communicates USAID’s position on LGBTI issues to internal and external stakeholders.
In February 2014, USAID appointed a USAID Senior LGBT Coordinator to ensure that the promotion and protection of LGBTI rights is fully integrated into all aspects of USAID's vital work overseas.
In February 2015, the U.S. State Department appointed the first-ever Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Persons to lead and coordinate U.S. diplomatic efforts to advance LGBTI rights around the globe.
The State Department revised its Foreign Affairs Manual to allow same-sex couples to obtain passports under the names recognized by their state through their marriages or civil unions.



Biden as the formost expoent of aboration throughout the world


Under the Biden administration, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has provided commodities for family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH) activities, including contraceptives and condoms, to various regions globally. Specifically:
In Fiscal Year 2023, USAID provided $60 million worth of injectable contraceptives, implants, IUDs, condoms, and oral contraceptives worldwide.
In Fiscal Year 2023, USAID delivered $60.8 million in contraceptives and condoms to four regions: the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Latin America and the Caribbean. Africa received the vast majority of these commodities, accounting for over $54 million or 89%.
From 2017 onwards, USAID has supported the procurement and distribution of over 245 million contraceptives, with a value of $134.4 million, to 60 countries.


From the Daily wire
WASHINGTON—The State Department is destroying $13 million worth of contraceptives, The Daily Wire has learned, in addition to saving nearly $31 million by canceling contraceptive orders placed by President Joe Biden’s administration.

The contraceptives — including everything from hormonal birth control pills to birth control implants — were set to be distributed abroad through the U.S. Agency for International Development. But the State Department now says the Biden administration purchased much of these contraceptives in violation of the Kemp-Kasten Amendment, which prevents U.S. funds from going to organizations that support or participate in programs of coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization.


Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 6, 2025 / 17:27 pm (CNA).

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) plans to destroy a reserve of artificial contraceptives that was previously set aside for distribution in developing countries through foreign aid programs.

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see American University Journal of Gender Social Policy and the LAw by K Miceli

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MAny person s have their opinion on the ERA  and do not hesitate to speak about what they think; of course one should remember to avoid Lying or being Hypocrite


Jewish View of Lying
"Keep far from falsehood" (Exodus 23:7):
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This verse is a foundational principle in Jewish ethics regarding truthfulness.
Truth as God's Seal:
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The Talmud states that God's seal is truth, highlighting its importance and connection to the divine.
Consequences of Lying:
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Habitual lying undermines trust and can lead to negative consequences in both personal and communal life

Jewish View of Hypocrisy
In Jewish tradition, hypocrisy is strongly condemned. It is seen as a serious offense, characterized by a discrepancy between one's outward actions or declarations and their inner beliefs or behavior. The Hebrew term for hypocrisy, tzeviut, derived from "tzevah" (color or dye), suggests an intentional attempt to create a false appearance.
Here's how Jewish sources view hypocrisy:
Loathsome to the Rabbis: Hypocrisy is considered deeply detestable by the Rabbis. Gamaliel II said that no disciple "whose inside is not like his outside should enter the schoolhouse".
Inner and Outer Consistency: The ideal is to be "like the Ark of the Covenant, gold within as without," meaning one's internal beliefs and character should match their external presentation.
"Tocho aino kevoro": This Talmudic term, meaning "one's inside is not the same as one's outside," describes a hypocrite. A scholar (talmid hacham) who lacks this consistency is not considered a true scholar.
Bringing Wrath and Unheard Prayer: Jewish sources suggest that hypocrisy can lead to divine wrath and unanswered prayers.
Negative Impact on Others: Religious hypocrisy, particularly by religious leaders, can cause a "Chillul Hashem," meaning a desecration of God's name, by alienating and discouraging others from Judaism.
Importance of Self-Correction: Resh Lakish taught, "Correct yourself first, and then correct others," highlighting the importance of addressing one's own faults before pointing them out in others.

How Gehenna relates to lying:
Sins leading to Gehenna: The Talmud and other Jewish texts identify specific actions that can lead to punishment in Gehenna, including lying, particularly those related to slander, malicious speech (lashon hara), and public humiliation.
The nature of punishment in Gehenna: Gehenna is generally understood as a place where souls undergo purification for a limited time, usually up to twelve months, before ascending to the "world to come" (Olam Ha-ba). However, some sources mention that the truly wicked may face eternal punishment.
God punishes slanderers "from above, and... also punish[es] them from below with glowing coals".
Publicly humiliating someone is considered a serious transgression, akin to spilling blood, and can lead to eternal punishment in Gehenna.
The Zohar, a work of Jewish mysticism, links the fire of Gehenna to the heat of sinful passion, suggesting that uncontrolled impulses, including the urge to lie, can fuel this fire.

In Jewish eschatology, Gehenna (or Gehinnom) is associated with divine punishment or purification for the wicked after death. While there are various interpretations, some rabbinic texts and sources connect hypocrisy to severe consequences in the afterlife:
Hypocrisy and Gehenna: Some sources suggest that hypocrites, particularly those who abandon the community and lead others astray, may suffer eternally in Gehenna, while those with less severe sins endure a limited period of punishment.
The Talmud: The Talmud records a story about Rabbi Joshua ben Levi, who is said to have witnessed seven chambers of Gehenna, each presided over by a famous sinner from Jewish history and populated by deceased sinners suffering brutal punishments.
Talmudic View on Hypocrisy: The Talmud condemns hypocrisy in various instances, including condemning individuals who punish others for the same flaws they possess.
Maimonides' View: Maimonides viewed descriptions of Gehenna as a teaching tool to encourage adherence to religious law, implying that the souls of the wicked are annihilated rather than tormented eternally.

Catholic View of Hypocrisy
The Catholic view of hypocrisy is that it is a serious sin. It is pretending to be virtuous or holy while lacking true inner integrity and sincerity.
Here's a breakdown of the Catholic perspective:
Definition: Hypocrisy originates from the Greek word "hypokrites," meaning "actor." A hypocrite, therefore, is someone who plays the role of a saint or a pious person outwardly, but their inner life does not match their outward actions and words.
Condemnation by Jesus: Jesus frequently condemned hypocrisy, particularly among the scribes and Pharisees, who prioritized external observance of the law over inner transformation and genuine faith. He warned against this behavior, highlighting their focus on outward appearances rather than sincere devotion.
Emphasis on Sincerity and Integrity: The Catholic Church emphasizes the importance of sincerity and integrity in faith and actions. Our outward expressions of faith should genuinely reflect our inner lives and our relationship with God.
Not the same as Imperfection: It is crucial to distinguish between hypocrisy and being an imperfect follower of Christ. All humans are imperfect and will inevitably fail in their attempts to live a perfectly virtuous life. Trying and failing is not hypocrisy; it is simply part of the human struggle with sin. True hypocrisy is the deliberate act of pretending to be something you are not, especially for personal gain or to deceive others.
Fear of the Truth: Hypocrisy can be seen as a fear of the truth. Hypocrites avoid revealing their true selves and instead present a fabricated image to the world.
Detestable: Hypocrisy in the Church, specifically among those claiming to be Christian or ministers, is considered particularly detestable.
Mortal vs. Venial Sin: The seriousness of hypocrisy depends on the motive behind it. If the hypocrisy is intended to spread false doctrine or is incompatible with the love of God and neighbor, it is considered a mortal sin. However, if the intention is less severe, such as finding satisfaction in playing a role, it may be considered a venial sin.

Catholic Answers on Hypocrisy
The second is the fruit “of the mouth.” Pay careful attention to what you say, “since good men always say something good and speak about good.” For in-stance, how often am I opening my mouth in praise of God? The epistle to the Hebrews encourages us to “continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name” (Heb. 13:15).

On the other hand, do my words betray a spirit of jealous or judgmentalism or impurity? Proverbs warns that “death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits” (Prov. 18:21). So, the fruit of our mouth can either condemn or exonerate us. This is consistent with the special emphasis that Jesus places upon how our words reveal our authenticity or hypocrisy. Remember his warning that “whatever you have said in the dark shall be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in private rooms shall be proclaimed upon the housetops” (Luke 12:3).
Third, there’s the fruit “of good actions.” Here again, Aquinas is not speaking against Christians who try and fail. He is instead warning against those who use the talk of Christianity for selfish ends such as “temporal gain and empty glory.” In other words, how do you conduct yourself in the details of life?

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Hitler's Basic Principles
These principles are abstracted from Jowett & O'Donnell.

Avoid abstract ideas - appeal to the emotions.
Constantly repeat just a few ideas. Use stereotyped phrases.
Give only one side of the argument.
Continuously criticize your opponents.
Pick out one special "enemy" for special vilification.
Goebbels' Principles of Propaganda
To be perceived, propaganda must evoke the interest of an audience and must be transmitted through an attention-getting medium.
Credibility alone must determine whether propaganda output should be true or false.
The purpose, content, and effectiveness of enemy propaganda; the strength and effects of an expose'; and the nature of current propaganda campaigns determine whether enemy propaganda should be ignored or refuted.
Credibility, intelligence, and the possible effects of communicating determine whether propaganda materials should be censored.
Material from enemy propaganda may be utilized in operations when it helps diminish that enemy's prestige or lends support to the propagandist's own objective.
Black rather than white propaganda must be employed when the latter is less credible or produces undesirable effects.
Propaganda may be facilitated by leaders with prestige.
Propaganda must be carefully timed.
The communication must reach the audience ahead of competing propaganda.
A propaganda campaign must begin at the optimum moment.
A propaganda theme must be repeated, but not beyond some point of diminishing effectiveness.
Propaganda must label events and people with distinctive phrases or slogans.
They must evoke responses which the audience previously possesses.
They must be capable of being easily learned.
They must be utilized again and again, but only in appropriate situations.
They must be boomerang-proof.
Propaganda must facilitate the displacement of aggression by specifying the targets for hatred.
Propaganda cannot immediately affect strong counter-tendencies; instead it must offer some form of action or diversion, or

Accessibility and Credibility: Propaganda should evoke audience interest and be transmitted through attention-grabbing media. While credibility is important, Goebbels argued that propaganda output could be true or false depending solely on its effectiveness.
Ignoring or Refuting Enemy Propaganda: Decisions on whether to ignore or refute enemy propaganda should be based on the nature of enemy propaganda, the strength of an exposé, and the current propaganda campaigns.
Censorship: Materials should be censored based on considerations of credibility, intelligence, and potential communication effects.
Utilizing Enemy Propaganda: Material from enemy propaganda can be used when it helps diminish the enemy's prestige or supports the propagandist's own objectives.
Timing: Propaganda must be carefully timed, reaching the audience before competing propaganda and being repeated only up to the point of diminishing effectiveness.
Slogans and Labels: Propaganda should label events and people with distinctive slogans and phrases that evoke pre-existing audience responses and are easily learned and repeated.

Goebbels was a disciple of the Satan who is a master of Lies....

Speaking of Propganda

As noted in rational wiki As Noted Above Schlafly proclaimed that quote"The passage of ERA, she declared, would mean Government-funded abortions, homosexual schoolteachers, women "forced" into military combat, men refusing to support their wives, and unisex bathrooms."   
Fact:
Goverment policies of proabortion and prohomosexualty has come about without the ERA Amendment: Presidnet Obuma became the foremost advocate of homosexualty not just in the United States but the entire world; President Biden became the foremost advocate of abortion not just in the United States but the entire world....[Christain science monitor]
The ERA does not add new laws to the U.S. Constitution, it only guarantees the rights currently within it. Issues like abortion, same-sex marriage, unisex bathrooms, and the female draft exist separately from the ERA and would not become law upon the ERA’s passage.
The ERA is an amendment for both men and women – it is not just a woman’s issue. Issues of custody, employment, and fair wages are important to both sexes and an Equal Rights Amendment would guarantee equal legal rights without regard to sex.   
The ERA would affirm the purpose that began with the writing of the U.S. Constitution, the basic human right of constitutional protection. [Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice]
*That the ERA is Proaboration ...in fact the US Supreme Court ruled that it is up to each state..not the Federal Goverment to decided to be either anti-aboration or proaboration...the ERA has nothing to do with abortion but  The ERA does not add new laws to the U.S. Constitution, it only guarantees the rights currently within it. see In its 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ruling that the U.S. Constitution does not guarantee a federal right to abortion. This decision effectively returned the regulation of abortion to individual states, meaning each state now has the power to determine its own abortion policies. The Christian Science Monitor reported that President Biden has directed U.S. diplomats to pressure countries to adopt policies on abortion similar to those in the United States. This order comes as the Biden administration seeks to expand access to abortion services both domestically and internationall.In other words under Biden the Federal goverment ".....including likely requiring federal funding for abortions, and overturning pro-life and conscience protection laws."
*That the ERA Is PRO Homosexualty and would be responsable for the erosion of Gender roles....IN Fact Obuma became the foremost advocate of homosexualty not just in the United States but the entire world; The Christian Science Monitor did report on President Obama's administration's efforts to promote LGBT rights and human rights globally, including advocating for the decriminalization of homosexuality in foreign countries. Diplomats were instructed to raise the issue with foreign governments and to advocate for the protection of LGBT individuals. The ERA prohibits states and the federal government from denying or abridging equality of rights based on sex. The amendment would not require private schools like Smith College to admit cisgender men, nor would it order private organizations and programs serving women to open single-sex shelters to cisgender men.
Furthermore, the ERA would not bar all distinctions based on sex. It requires the government to justify laws classifying people based on sex by showing they are necessary to achieve a compelling government objective. Remedying discrimination and the disadvantages women experience in society, protecting equal opportunities in sports, or providing privacy or safety for women would likely be considered compelling government objectives.In addition to guaranteeing equal rights, the ERA empowers Congress to pass laws to enforce equality, to address such issues as ongoing pay inequity, high rates of violence against women, and the lack of paid parental leave and child care   {Smith College Who afraid of the ERA]   
*On the claim the ERA will force Women into Combat: The only way women can be forces into combat is the reintrodiction of a Universal Draft...which hasnt been done since 1973. That is correct, women in the United States have not been drafted into the military against their will. The Selective Service System, which is the system for potential drafts in the U.S., only requires men to register. The law specifically states that only "male persons" are required to register. Current Status:The U.S. has an all-volunteer military, and there has been no draft since 1973.Therefore, no one, male or female, is currently being drafted.Women are not required to register with the Selective Service. Yes, women volunteer to join the military, and have done so in increasing numbers throughout history, particularly during major conflicts like World War I and World War II. While initially serving in non-combat roles, women now serve in all military branches and in all combat roles.
*Regarding the claim that the ERA would force men to refuse to support their wives:
This idea was a false argument used by opponents of the ERA, specifically the leader of the anti-ERA movement, Phyllis Schlafly.
Schlafly claimed that the ERA would dismantle financial support for women who were legal dependents of their husbands.    
This argument was part of a larger strategy to portray the ERA as a threat to traditional gender roles and family structures.
In reality, the ERA aims to:
Require courts to treat sex discrimination seriously.   
Put the burden of proof on those who discriminate.   
Strengthen protections in areas like pay equity and workplace rights.
Instead of forcing men to refuse support, the ERA seeks to increase everyone's freedom of choice and ensure that individuals are not limited or burdened solely due to their gender. It is about ensuring fairness and equal protection under the law for everyone, including women of color and LGBTQ+ individuals.   
Therefore, the claim that the ERA would force men to refuse to support their wives is not supported by the facts and was a tactic used to oppose the amendment.   
*Unisex bathrooms is the resposiblty of Congress to deceide In summary, while the question of specific restroom policies in the U.S. House of Representatives falls under the Speaker's authority, broader federal legislation regarding access to restrooms based on gender identity on federal property and in education programs is also a topic of discussion and legislative action in Congress.

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By the way speaking of hypocritic Actions
There is a Jewish Saying:
The Hebrew expression "One who acts like Zimri and asks for a reward as if he were Phinehas" refers to hypocrites who seek underserved rewards and honors
Therefore, someone who acts like Zimri, engaging in sinful and defiant behavior, but then seeks the recognition and reward that Phinehas received for his righteous actions, is seen as a hypocrite. They want the benefits of righteousness without practicing it.

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Yes, the fight for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is still very much ongoing.
Here's a summary of the current situation:
ERA ratified by 38 states: Virginia's ratification in 2020 marked the 38th state to approve the ERA, satisfying the requirement for constitutional amendment.
Controversy over ratification deadline: The main hurdle is the deadline set by Congress for ratification, which expired in 1982. Some argue that the deadline is not valid and that the ERA is now a ratified amendment. Others argue that a new start is necessary.
Legal challenges: Lawsuits have been filed to compel the federal government to recognize the ERA as the 28th Amendment, but these have faced setbacks in court.
Congressional efforts: Resolutions have been introduced in Congress to remove the deadline and affirm the ERA's status. The ERA caucus has been established to support these efforts.
Public support: Public opinion surveys indicate that the majority of Americans support the ERA, and many are even unaware that it hasn't already been adopted.
Ongoing advocacy: Organizations like the ERA Coalition continue to advocate for the ERA's full ratification and enforcement.
In short, while the ERA has technically been ratified by the required number of states, legal and political obstacles related to the deadline mean the fight to formally add it to the Constitution is far from over. 

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MAy the US remember Biden by not reelecting him

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About persons who lie:
"sociopathic liar" is commonly used to describe a person who habitually and strategically uses lies to manipulate, control, or gain personal benefit without conscience or remorse, a behavior strongly associated with Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD), often referred to as sociopathy.
Key characteristics of sociopathic lying:
Calculated and purposeful:
Unlike pathological liars whose lies might stem from a compulsion or anxiety, sociopathic lies are tools for manipulation and achieving goals.
Lack of empathy and remorse:
Sociopaths don't experience guilt or show signs of distress when lying, even when causing harm to others.
Manipulation and control:
Lying is a primary method for sociopaths to exploit others for their own gain, whether for material benefit or simply for the "game" of tricking someone.
Belief in their own lies:
Sociopaths can be very convincing, not only to others but also to themselves, as they lack the self-awareness or emotional attachment to the truth that others possess.

In other words do not be taken in by such persons lying talk

ewish View on Justice and Exposing Harmful Lies
Yes, Jewish tradition strongly emphasizes the importance of both truth and justice, suggesting a demand to expose harmful lies, particularly when they cause injury or injustice.
Here's how Jewish thought addresses this:
1. Truth as a Core Value:
Divine association: Truth, referred to as emet in Hebrew, is seen as the "seal of God". Living truthfully is considered a way to emulate God's attributes.
Torah Commandments: The Torah contains explicit injunctions against lying, particularly bearing false witness in court, which is considered a severe offense. The verse, "Keep far from a false charge" (Exodus 23:7), is understood to apply broadly to the avoidance of falsehood in general.
Purity of the Soul: Truthfulness is deemed a crucial element in maintaining the purity of one's soul.
2. Exposing Harmful Falsehoods:
Justice demands it: The pursuit of justice, tzedek, is a central theme in Jewish thought, and exposing falsehoods that lead to injustice is a necessary component of this pursuit.
Protection of the Vulnerable: Jewish tradition emphasizes the need to protect the vulnerable from mistreatment, and exposing falsehoods that exploit or harm others falls under this obligation.
Exceptions and Considerations: While exposing falsehoods is important, the tradition also emphasizes balancing this with other values, such as respecting human dignity and avoiding defamation. Revealing negative information about someone, even if true (lashon hara), is generally forbidden unless there's a demonstrable need to prevent harm to a third party.
3. Important Considerations:
Motivation matters: The primary motivation for exposing falsehood must be to prevent harm or promote justice, not for personal gain or malice.
Accuracy and Verification: Any information shared must be objectively true and, whenever possible, verified through firsthand knowledge.
Avoiding unnecessary harm: Efforts should be made to minimize potential harm or embarrassment to the individual involved, potentially by omitting names or focusing on the behavior rather than the person.
In summary, while advocating for truthfulness as a fundamental value, Jewish thought acknowledges that exposing harmful lies is often required by justice, particularly when it protects the vulnerable and prevents injustice. However, this must be approached with careful consideration of its potential consequences and a commitment to upholding other important ethical principles.


The Bible states that "a false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will not escape" according to Proverbs 19:5. Other verses suggest that liars will be caught, perish, or face destruction.
Judgment and Condemnation:
The Bible also emphasizes that liars will face judgment for their actions. Revelation 21:8 specifically mentions that liars, along with other evildoers, will be consigned to the lake of fire, which is the "second death".