If the Christian baker refuses on religious grounds to make a cake for a gay marriage, but agrees to make a wedding cake for the marriage of two divorcees, then the Christian baker is singling out one group to discriminate against, even though the Bible considers both groups sinful. The Bible also instructs Christians (”sinners”) not to judge others, as that is left only for God. Clearly, refusing to serve someone judged as “sinful” is in direct violation of Christianity. So, by peeling away the layers of hypocrisy, it’s clear that this isn’t about religion at all. It’s a clear case of bigotry. Jim Crow laws are illegal. If I have a religious belief against serving black people, should I be able to refuse on moral grounds?
The baker has the right to refuse to make a cake for divorcees if she wishes. She has the right to refuse to bake a cake for the grand opening of a porn shop. This isn’t refusing to serve a particular person. It is refusing to make a particular kind of cake. The baker can say they don’t make gay wedding cakes...but I’d be happy to show you some other cakes we do sell. Refusing a black patron just because they are black is unconstitutional by amendment. If the black patron wanted a cake that says, “Free Mumia”, the baker should be able to say, I don’t sell those kinds of cakes.