phobia = an extreme or irrational fear of something.
Jack served these two guys in the past, so there is clearly no “fear”, irrational or otherwise.
Furthermore, Jack offered to sell them anything else in the shop.
Jack was being asked to use his talent to participate in an event at odds with his religious convictions.
Jack is going to win this case.
I agree with everything you said except the last sentence. I don't trust the 9 tyrants in robes.