'Pastor protection' religious objections bill passes House

BATON ROUGE- A proposal to allow clergy and churches to refuse to perform or host same-sex marriage ceremonies has passed the Louisiana House.
    
Republican Rep. Mike Johnson, of Bossier City, says his bill will protect clergy and religious organizations from being forced to violate a "sincerely held religious belief."
    
Lawmakers voted 80-18 Tuesday to pass the "Pastor Protection Act," but only after adding a series of amendments, inclu