Posted on 01/20/2014 10:45:45 PM PST by yoe
Officials in Oregon have ruled that Sweet Cakes by Melissa, a bakery that made national news after refusing to make a cake for a gay wedding last year, violated a lesbian couple’s civil rights.
Owners Aaron and Melissa Klein, Christians who oppose same-sex unions, reacted to the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries’ ruling in an interview with KATU-TV, telling the outlet that they stand by their convictions.
“We still stand by what we believe from the beginning,” ( said Aaron Klein). “I’m not sure what future holds, but as far as where we’re at right now … it’s almost as if the state is hostile toward Christian businesses.”
(Excerpt) Read more at theblaze.com ...
Almost???
But I agree that this is a form of harassment by the state for even considering taking this on.
But I agree that this is a form of harassment by the state for even considering taking this on.
Our governments have to grow up and start telling hysterical gays to get a real life of their own.
The Gaystapo will ruthless purge any dissent to the approved ideology.
I think they should appeal based on the argument that it’s not their choice.
That they have a right to be Christian, in their denomination.
And that their denomination teaches that homosexual marriage goes against the will of God.
Therefore, in order to practice their religion, they cannot support homosexual religion.
In other words, make the Court address the application of religion - that’s what the issue is.
Application is everything - the Court already acknowledges that there are exemptions for churches and religious schools. That means there are exemptions where the act cannot be separated from the religious belief.
That’s what needs to be argued - that business dos not separate a person from their religious belief.
And here, I’ll prove it - if this was a Muslim bakery, that’s exactly what would be argued.
And it would win.
Unfortunately, that very American sign that you have posted is trumped by all the anti-discrimination laws passed by a meddling federal government and even the state governments.
With these laws, private businesses no longer have the right to refuse service to certain groups of people based on religion, ethnicity, race and even sexual deviancy.
There is no more freedom.
I’m sorry, but you’re wrong. When you decide to become a “fee for service” business - you have to take on all comers.
Black Letter law, affirmed by SCOTUS - goes back to Civil Rights days ...
They either have to suck it up - or close their business.
No different than if they wanted to refuse service to a person based on their politics ...
Didn’t the couple violate the civil rights of the couple who owns the bakery?
Black Letter law, affirmed by SCOTUS - goes back to Civil Rights days ...
It may be law, but it sure isn't right.
Lol
Boy howdy with a name like Aaron Klein....I woulda never guessed they were anything but of the tribe....
But God bless them....they have mettle
Hope they fare better than Maurice of BBQ fame...
Standing up to PC fascism
I wonder what the SCOTUS thinks about a governor saying certain people aren’t welcome in a state?
Actually, I would be worried that this couple would lace the cake themselves and blame it on the baker.
It's a bad law, just like Roe, Dred Scott, and Plessy, and no decent person should accept bad law as settled law.
Will the gay “marriage” supporting Republicans support Religious freedom????
This ruling is unConstitutional see the 1st amendmendment.
I set the fee. I decide the service. I am not a slave who can be required to do what I choose not to do.
This is King day
I survived yet another of this superfluous assigned day of so called conservatives from Rush to Beck to Levin to Hannity making fools of themselves and being ignorant...
Willfully ignorant.
Those acts...CRA etc
Lauded by so many fools here
Made this happen..
Cause and effect.
Yet public rightists can’t claim KING and credit quick enough
Even Allen West....does anyone this side of the White Doe have any public balls over this
>> When you decide to become a “fee for service” business - you have to take on all comers
And does that include forcing the business to create and sell products he normally wouldn’t make?
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