Will Jeb Bush run to be the Republican’s candidate for President in 2016? And if he does, will he give the Republican party a different-kinder, gentler-stance on same-sex marriage? The New York Times and the Washington Post, among others, have been busy speculating on how Bush’s views on same-sex marriage may have evolved from his days as Governor of Florida. His tone is different, to be sure.

But the more important issue is how Jeb Bush proposes to safeguard religious freedom in an era of same-sex marriage. An attitude of respect for persons and couples that identify as gay or lesbian is not only politically wise but necessary for policy-making. And yet policymakers and judges cannot abandon people and organizations that remain committed to man-woman marriage. Religious exemptions are essential. What will Jeb Bush’s proposals be?