This woman denied selling flowers for a gay wedding and since that is not legal in Washington, she was fined $1,000 for discrimination. Some people got wind of this, set up a GoFundMe, and has raised over $100k for her. The last donation was three minutes ago. http://www.gofundme.com/arlenesflowers
Thoughts? I personally am a believer in religious freedoms (1st amendment) as long as it's not imposing on anyone else and I don't think people should be forced to partake in something that goes against their religious beliefs. Even if it's homophobic/bigoted, people still have a right to hold any religious beliefs they choose. But I don't think donating all of this money is necessary.
Thoughts? I personally am a believer in religious freedoms (1st amendment) as long as it's not imposing on anyone else and I don't think people should be forced to partake in something that goes against their religious beliefs. Even if it's homophobic/bigoted, people still have a right to hold any religious beliefs they choose. But I don't think donating all of this money is necessary.
No. It's not OK.
Say a florist refused ethnic minorities, women, disabled people. Would it be OK then?
Say a florist refused ethnic minorities, women, disabled people. Would it be OK then?
Well I said based on religious beliefs and I feel like it's rare that these issues would come up due to religion. I of course don't think they should be able to deny gays or anyone else to come in the store and purchase things, but to be expected to design flowers specifically for a gay wedding when homosexuality is against their beliefs? IDK, that sounds iffy to me.
Well I said based on religious beliefs and I feel like it's rare that these issues would come up due to religion. I of course don't think they should be able to deny gays or anyone else to come in the store and purchase things, but to be expected to design flowers specifically for a gay wedding when homosexuality is against their beliefs? IDK, that sounds iffy to me.
I could start my own religion right now and write some book that says women are wrong and disgusting. Would I be allowed to not serve them if I worked in a store? No.