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I think some of you keep missing the point entirely...
The FINE (not lawsuit judgement) that the bakers were ordered to pay was because they were cyber-bullying the gay couple. They posted the couples complete information, including home address, etc. on social media and encouraged others to discriminate against them... and when ordered by the court to stop, they refused.
That's completely different from just not baking a cake. And no one will EVER convince me that it was the Holy Spirit that told them to do such, since when we see how Jesus treated those in sin (such as the woman caught in adultery... "let he who is without sin cast the first stone") it is exactly opposite. He didn't go through the town square announcing where she lived to everyone. Rather, He treated her with dignity as a human being just as she was.
The reason the case is Oregon is completely different (and therefore, no fines, etc.) is because the couple there actually acted in a Christ-like manner while maintaining their beliefs. It's basically the same as a Jewish deli refusing to sell ham to anyone... they just don't carry it in their line, because if someone eats it that would be against their religious beliefs. No discrimination... everyone is treated the same. The Oregon couple said "we can't participate in wedding cakes for same sex couples, therefore, we won't make wedding cakes for anyone". They did not treat the couple differently.... they treated everyone the same. Jesus said "be wise as a serpent, but gentle as a dove"... and that's what they did. They still (I'm assuming) bake birthday cakes, etc.... just not wedding cakes.
Rick, I've looked for this information in the news areas but cannot find it. Do you have a link to where it gives the same info (the bakers publishing the names and addresses) you've given here?
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