Originally posted in The Christian Institute The US Supreme Court has ordered a review of a ruling against Christian bakers who declined to make a same-sex wedding cake. A state court ruling in 2017 upheld a $135 000 “discrimination” (R1.9-million) fine which had put Melissa and Aaron Klein’s bakery out […]
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Colorado targets Christian baker again despite Supreme Court’s cake ruling
Originally published in The Daily Signal The Colorado Civil Rights Commission is going after Christian baker Jack Phillips again, although the Masterpiece Cakeshop owner won a resounding 7-2 decision in June before the US Supreme Court. The state commission moved against Phillips after a lawyer asked him to design and […]
Why the story of an American baker matters to religious freedom in South Africa — Daniela Ellerbeck
By Daniela Ellerbeck, legal adviser to FOR SA In an important decision this month, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) affirmed the right of religious people to have their beliefs treated with dignity and respect by the government. The question the court had to answer in this case, […]
Judge rules California can’t force Christian baker to create cakes for same-sex weddings
Originally published in Christian News Network A Superior Court judge has ruled that the State of California cannot force a baker who identifies as a Christian to create cakes for same-sex “weddings” in violation of her faith. He differentiated between selling a generic product on the shelf with having to […]
