Colorado baker ordered to serve gay wedding or face fines

[*davack*]

doesn't sound very Christian to me...

[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by *davack*

doesn't sound very Christian to me...

If one's religion is opposed to gay marriage, and this baker supports that, then his actions are perfectly in alignment with his Christianity. If he treated these guys with respect, but merely declined the opportunity to support the wedding, it's not un-Christian. No more than it's un-Christian for Catholic doctors to refuse to perform abortions.

This guy has the right to exercise his religion. That right, unlike the right for homosexuals to marry, is explicitly stated in the Bill Of Rights.

The Bill Of Rights isn't always easy. Freedom of speech means the Klan can hold a rally. Freedom of the press means that the kooks on MSNBC can say George Bush was a racist. And like it or not, freedom of religion means that a Christian baker can say "no thanks, but best wishes to you" when being asked to provide services for a gay wedding.

[*davack*]

George Bush isn't intelligent enough to be a racist.

[justplugit]

Originally Posted by *davack*

George Bush isn't intelligent enough to be a racist.

[DZ]

Interesting decision. Article said his bakery was a "public business" - maybe it was a chain? Most small bakery's are "private businesses" - then maybe then it would have been ruled differently?

DZ

[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by DZ

Interesting decision. Article said his bakery was a "public business" - maybe it was a chain? Most small bakery's are "private businesses" - then maybe then it would have been ruled differently?

DZ

I think by "public", the judge meant that it was "open to the public", and therefore, subject to anti-discrimination laws.

[Nebe]

Originally Posted by Jim in CT

I think by "public", the judge meant that it was "open to the public", and therefore, subject to anti-discrimination laws.

Yep..