every one of the definitions concerns itself with one or
two things. These are either emphasis on ritual, or an
emphasis on the belief in God.
There are large numbers of people in our society
who neither believe in God nor belong to a ritualistic
church. In using the word "creed" we are also able to
extend protections under this area to those persons who
have a general set of principles or beliefs. The princi-
ple or belief is not tied directly to belief in God or
following the specific tenets of a ritualistic church.
With that, I will offer the amendment.
THE CHAIRMAN: Delegate Kiefer.
DELEGATE KIEFER: Mr. Chairman, this is the
beginning of letting in all of the various odds and ends,
and this is the opening of Pandora's box. I had not ex-
pected to speak very strongly against the amendment
offered by Delegate Mitchell, because I think we all
agree as to what her purpose is.
She spoke eloquently and I thought very effect-
ively in favor of equality of races and lack of discrimina-
tion. I don't think anyone has any question as to her