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Texas first grader traumatized by poster of "different colored children holding hands"; school trustee works to remove such 'ideology' from classrooms

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Wait a moment, what is “a Christian restaurant”?
A restraunt that has a owner that is a Christian, (Chick-fil-a) would be an example

Just as Jack Phillips in Colorado is a Christian baker and business owner, that was targeted and harassed by the homosexual community over the past 5-6 years, drug into court several times for denying services to homosexuals

Pommer the local after church diner owned by Christians, isn't going to host the same sex wedding reception in their banquet facitities, it's that simple

Conclusion: The days of the homosexual community targeting Christians in their business services are over
 
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the local after church diner owned by Christians isn't going to host the same sex wedding reception in their banquet facitities, it's that simple
Some of them probably do.
 
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A restraunt that has a owner that is a Christian, (Chick-fil-a) would be an example

Just as Jack Phillips in Colorado is a Christian baker and business owner, that was targeted and harassed by the homosexual community over the past 5-6 years, drug into court several times for denying services to homosexuals

Pommer the local after church diner owned by Christians, isn't going to host the same sex wedding reception in their banquet facitities, it's that simple

Conclusion: The days of the homosexual community targeting Christians in their business services are over
What does this have to do with the thread topic?
 
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What does this have to do with the thread topic?
It has to do with answering a post in the thread, and your post that followed

Why did you respond to what you consider off topic, because you were compelled to do so and I answered
 
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Example: Same would apply to a Christian restraunt, that refuses to rent their banquet facilities to a "same sex marriage reception"

You can't force a Christian to perform services against their beliefs, their services and facilities are their expression in religious free speech
No, it would not apply in that circumstance. There is no creative expression involved in renting a banquet hall. The banquet hall is just existing there as a banquet hall.

Even if the entire theme and motif of the restaurant was "Christianana," if a same-sex couple entered the restaurant and wanted to order something Christian off the menu and enjoy that "Christian ambiance," the restaurant could not deny them. If that same-sex couple is willing to order the "Loaves and Fishes" entree off the menu, the restaurant can't refuse to serve it to them.

Unless every dish prepared in the restaurant is an individually created work of cuisine art designed specially by the chef for that particular customer to that customer's non-Christian wishes, it would not apply to a Christian-owned restaurant.
 
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A restraunt that has a owner that is a Christian, (Chick-fil-a) would be an example

Just as Jack Phillips in Colorado is a Christian baker and business owner, that was targeted and harassed by the homosexual community over the past 5-6 years, drug into court several times for denying services to homosexuals

Pommer the local after church diner owned by Christians, isn't going to host the same sex wedding reception in their banquet facitities, it's that simple

Conclusion: The days of the homosexual community targeting Christians in their business services are over

Jack Phillips cannot turn away a homosexual who wants to buy a chicken sandwich, at least not in a state with laws prohibiting discrimination by sexual orientation. The Supreme Court ruling does not allow that at all.

You didn't understand the ruling.

I'm a portrait photographer, and I wear my Christianity on my sleeve in my studio and in my work. It's in the name of my business. I'm playing contemporary gospel music in my studio. You walk in the front door and there is a cross on the wall right in front of you. If the opportunity arises, I'm going to mention Jesus. The portraits I take are suitable for Christian morality. That's standard. Everyone gets that. I'm not changing that for anyone. If a homosexual couple is willing to accept all that....I consider it an appointment by the Holy Spirit. They must really want some gospel, even if they don't realize it.
 
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No, it would not apply in that circumstance. There is no creative expression involved in renting a banquet hall. The banquet hall is just existing there as a banquet hall.

Even if the entire theme and motif of the restaurant was "Christianana," if a same-sex couple entered the restaurant and wanted to order something Christian off the menu and enjoy that "Christian ambiance," the restaurant could not deny them. If that same-sex couple is willing to order the "Loaves and Fishes" entree off the menu, the restaurant can't refuse to serve it to them.

Unless every dish prepared in the restaurant is an individually created work of cuisine art designed specially by the chef for that particular customer to that customer's non-Christian wishes, it would not apply to a Christian-owned restaurant.
I Disagree

The example surrounded a "same sex wedding reception" at a Christian owned banquet facility, not the distraction of homosexuals dining at a individual table as you move away from the presented example

It's my opinion that a Christian business wouldn't be obligated to provide its service and banquet facility against their religious belief, as homosexuality is condemned in the bible

I Disagree, Jesus Is The Lord
 
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The example surrounded a "same sex wedding reception" at a Christian owned facility, not the distraction of homosexuals dining at a individual table as you move away from the presented example

It's my opinion that a Christian business wouldn't be obligated to provide its service and banquet facility against their religious belief, as homosexuality is condemned in the bible

I Disagree, Jesus Is The Lord
You totally fail to understand the ruling. Your opinion is not the opinion of the Supreme Court.
 
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Jack Phillips cannot turn away a homosexual who wants to buy a chicken sandwich, at least not in a state with laws prohibiting discrimination by sexual orientation. The Supreme Court ruling does not allow that at all.

You didn't understand the ruling.

I'm a portrait photographer, and I wear my Christianity on my sleeve in my studio and in my work. It's in the name of my business. I'm playing contemporary gospel music in my studio. You walk in the front door and there is a cross on the wall right in front of you. If the opportunity arises, I'm going to mention Jesus. The portraits I take are suitable for Christian morality. That's standard. Everyone gets that. I'm not changing that for anyone. If a homosexual couple is willing to accept all that....I consider it an appointment by the Holy Spirit. They must really want some gospel, even if they don't realize it.
I'm fully aware of the ruling, as if your teaching me something, your not

Jack Phillips denied to make cakes depicting homosexuality, and the recent ruling covers such, it's a settled matter

If a homosexual desires service at a restraunt table, ice cream stand, clothing store, etc, it shouldn't be denied based upon their perceived sexual preference, and I agree

If a homosexual same sex wedding reception desires to rent my restraunt banquet facility it will be denied based upon my religious belief, it's that simple
 
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You totally fail to understand the ruling. Your opinion is not the opinion of the Supreme Court.
I disagree with what you believe the opinion of the court is, it's that simple

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Gorsuch blasts Sotomayor's dissent in Christian web designer ruling: 'Reimagines' facts from 'top to bottom'


"Consistent with the First Amendment, the Nation’s answer is tolerance, not coercion," Gorsuch wrote. "The First Amendment envisions the United States as a rich and complex place where all persons are free to think and speak as they wish, not as the government demands. Colorado cannot deny that promise consistent with the First Amendment."

"In this case, Colorado seeks to force an individual to speak in ways that align with its views but defy her conscience about a matter of major significance," Gorsuch wrote in the majority opinion.
 
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Short answer, no.
So regarding such a big story, 4 days, and 7 pages, later, we still really don't know what this is all about?

Investigative journalism just isn't what it used to be.
 
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So regarding such a big story, 4 days, and 7 pages, later, we still really don't know what this is all about?
Yes, maybe the conservative trustee should just shut up about stuff she has no evidence for.
 
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Yes, maybe the conservative trustee should just shut up about stuff she has no evidence for.
Where is your evidence that she has no evidence? Just because your source failed to give any detail; doesn't mean that she didn't make your source aware of the details. We often see this with biased journalism. They'll omit key details to spin the story in a way to play on the emotions of their readers. Sometimes there would be no story at all, if they presented all of the facts; but that wouldn't sell papers.

I suspect that this story is politically motivated. If it was such a big story, why isn't there any follow up with the facts? Why aren't multiple news sources covering it?

I think it's just the deception of some Liberal journalist, who got all pouty; because educators decided to take his favorite brand of political propaganda out of the classrooms, to make room for subjects that will produce productive members of society.
 
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Who are these conservative agitators?

Would it be immorality being foisted upon innocent children by Godless liberals?

People like you. Those endlessly going on and on about how people are looking to corrupt the chidden to the extent that we have to ban posters about people of different races holding hands.
 
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Given the current insanity why doesnt everyone stick with the ABC's and 123's and world maps as what should be on the walls?

I can see why people chose homeschooling

I mean if people can be traumatized by a poster of people of different races holding hands I think the lady doth protest too much.
 
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