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Christian Grandma-Florist Fined $1,001, Ordered to Work Gay Weddings but Refuses
Christian Post ^ | March 30 2015 | Samuel Smith ,

Posted on 04/04/2015 6:56:34 PM PDT by Falcon28

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To: fatnotlazy

Thank you. I’m going to do it.


21 posted on 04/04/2015 7:26:09 PM PDT by laplata ( Liberals/Progressives have diseased minds.)
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I'd close the business, refuse to pay the fine, head for Galt's Gulch (If I weren't already there), and tell the Court and the homoextortionists to go =u(# each other.
22 posted on 04/04/2015 7:26:22 PM PDT by LegendHasIt
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To: Cboldt

If there is recall in that state , start a recall against the judge.


23 posted on 04/04/2015 7:26:34 PM PDT by BigEdLB (We're experienceing the rule of a Roman Emperor, Barack I)
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To: Falcon28

The muslim florist should be able to help them out no problem. They may even help them find the fastest way off the roof of the building also.


24 posted on 04/04/2015 7:28:47 PM PDT by jughandle (Big words anger me, keep talking.)
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To: MeshugeMikey

Prayer up is right friend,

This is a spiritual war and one they cannot win in the end,

But not enough on our side even understand this is a battle, and so this evil spirit keeps moving forward, keeps gaining traction until it has in place the necessary established law to force us to choose between it or God, leaving us nowhere to stand,

See Isaiah Chapter 5 and Matthew Chapter 18, where Jesus gives us authority to bind these evil spirits right now on this Earth,


25 posted on 04/04/2015 7:28:56 PM PDT by captmar-vell
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To: captmar-vell

What is said about Evil wins when “good men do nothing”?

These people dont know who or what they are messing with.


26 posted on 04/04/2015 7:30:37 PM PDT by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill ><>)
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To: fatnotlazy

Thank you!


27 posted on 04/04/2015 7:30:54 PM PDT by Aria
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To: onedoug

Tending to agree...wonder just how many of these “gays denied business by a Christian” incidents actually are set-ups?


28 posted on 04/04/2015 7:32:58 PM PDT by jughandle (Big words anger me, keep talking.)
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To: Falcon28

It strikes me that you are “inviting” the photographer, or caterer as a guest to you event, even though they are being paid for a service.

If you were a sodomite, and were getting “married” would you invite that crazy cousin or other nutty relative who always makes a spectacle of themselves?

Would you want a photographer who would be grossed out, or a waitstaff who might be sickened by the activities? Wouldn’t a grossed out photographer not exactly take great pictures?

There’s no do-overs on this stuff, it’s a one shot deal. Wouldn’t you be much more satisfied with the results with someone who was OK with the days activities ?


29 posted on 04/04/2015 7:33:03 PM PDT by Ouderkirk (To the left, everything must evidence that this or that strand of leftist theory is true)
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To: fatnotlazy

I think I will order Mothers Day flowers thru her...and send $$ to her shop also. Thanks.


30 posted on 04/04/2015 7:46:03 PM PDT by goodnesswins (I think we've reached PEAK TYRANNY now.....)
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To: MeshugeMikey

I agree. I would take it up with the judge. These judges lives can be destroyed too. The persecuted can own the rest of the judges life.


31 posted on 04/04/2015 7:49:03 PM PDT by MtnClimber (For views of Colorado scenery and wildlife, clic k on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: MtnClimber

This case leads me to believe that theres an unhealthy trend developing!

The Judge needs to rethink...his decision as do all these malcontent “gay” “gibmedats”


32 posted on 04/04/2015 7:55:14 PM PDT by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill ><>)
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To: Falcon28

Looking at this objectively for the future, while Christians usually offer the hand of friendship to others, this law forces them to no longer do so to homosexuals, as it exposes them to their iniquity and wrath.

And this may make religious sense in the long run. Because in “inviting them across your threshold” Christians have long exposed themselves to corruption and defilement by homosexuals, who reject their faith outright, or seek to change it to embrace homosexuality.

Forgiveness and support to sinners can only be given once the sinner has renounced their sin. Confession only works from a spirit of repentance.

Otherwise, by associating and accepting homosexuals, Christians embrace vipers to their bosom.

In practical terms, the way around this problem is for businesses that cater to weddings only do so in a contract with many churches that do not perform homosexual marriages.

Legally this works.

Churches may legally refuse to marry homosexuals. And if such a caterer, photographer, or cake baker create an exclusive contract to only support weddings held under the auspices of those churches, they are free and clear.

“We do not provide wedding services to the general public, but only through this list of churches. If someone is not being married there, by their clergy, we do not provide support for their wedding.”

This cleanly avoids the hassles caused by the state law.


33 posted on 04/04/2015 7:59:38 PM PDT by yefragetuwrabrumuy ("Don't compare me to the almighty, compare me to the alternative." -Obama, 09-24-11)
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To: Ouderkirk

Or the flowers are lilies and chrysanthemums.


34 posted on 04/04/2015 8:01:45 PM PDT by Suz in AZ
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To: Falcon28

She is probably a widow and God don’t cotton to those who mistreat widows.


35 posted on 04/04/2015 8:06:27 PM PDT by Slyfox (I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just: that his justice cannot sleep for ever)
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To: Cboldt

I do not know if a florist can be compelled to bake a cake...


36 posted on 04/04/2015 8:07:05 PM PDT by Alas Babylon! (As we say in the Air Force, "You know you're over the target when you start getting flak!")
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-- I do not know if a florist can be compelled to bake a cake... --

So, you doubt the power of the court? Why, the court is so powerful, it can compel reversal of the law of gravity, if it pleased them. I bet the court can even compel a baker to make a floral arrangement, or repair a car!

37 posted on 04/04/2015 8:16:45 PM PDT by Cboldt
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To: VRWCarea51

“however if 5,000 Freedom loving Americans showed up”

Do you not recognize the contradiction?

Freedom, what a concept. She should be free to deny service and the couple should be free to do whatever.


38 posted on 04/04/2015 8:16:53 PM PDT by theneanderthal
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To: Falcon28
STAND2
39 posted on 04/04/2015 8:17:02 PM PDT by baddog 219
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To: theneanderthal

Well, she wasn’t. They decided to publicly target, trash the woman and her business.

There should be consequences for this crap.
They were and still are free to drop the case and find a different baker. They won’t.


40 posted on 04/04/2015 8:42:32 PM PDT by VRWCarea51 (The original 1998 version)
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