Transcript of Oral Argument Masterpiece Cake Shop vs. Colorado Civil Rights Division

[Lily of Valleys]

And yet, I could not perform human sacrifice if it were part of my religion, use controlled substances if it were part of my religion, or yell fire in a crowded theater if there is no fire.

You could not if the state can demonstrate that they have compelling interest in regulating those conducts. The Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) prohibits the government from substantially burdening a person's exercise of religion unless the government demonstrates that the application of that burden to that person is in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest and is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest.

 

[KCfromNC]

The Colorado Civil Rights Commission obviously has not made any law to respect the establishment of religion, therefore is irrelevant to the case.

Correct - the law applies equally regardless of the religious beliefs of the business owner.