The purpose of a business is to provide goods/services to consumers in order to make a profit. The article discusses the legal struggle of Jack Phillips, owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop, a Lakewood, Colorado bakery, his stance on same-sex marriage and the effects on his business.
Mr. Phillips was requested by Charlie Craig and David Mullins (a same-sex couple) to bake a wedding cake for them. According to Mr. Phillips, who is a born-again Christian, he cannot and will not design desserts for same-sex weddings. Mr. Phillips cites his Christian beliefs in that it would be a violation and rebellion again God to do so. His beliefs are that the Bible’s definition of marriage is clear and that it does not include marriage of same-sex couples.
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Phillips to continue to deny services to same-sex couples based on his religious beliefs could open the door for other businesses to use other biases as a screen to hide behind. Every day there are cases of discrimination, most that are never reported. In this particular case, the voices of Charlie Craig and David Mullins have been heard and they have been vindicated, like it or not. Mr. Phillips has indicated that he will continue to take his case all the way to the Supreme Court if necessary. Mr. Phillips can continue to deprive his customers of his wedding cake creations and his business of the revenue stream that would keep his business viable, or he can welcome new same-sex clientele and be a part of their happy and special celebrations. This choice truly is his, and he should keep in mind that in the Bible, the word of God, is that we should love one another, as God loves us (John 13:34). There isn’t a clause that says, unless you’re homosexual and then all bets are off.
As a side note, the website for Masterpice Cakeshop does invite customers to view the cake gallery and “We look forward to serving you!” again there is no disclaimer that states they will not create wedding cakes for same-sex couples (MasterpieceCakes, 2015). However, there is an area that allows those who wish, to donate to help cover legal costs, specific to this
Mr. Phillips was requested by Charlie Craig and David Mullins (a same-sex couple) to bake a wedding cake for them. According to Mr. Phillips, who is a born-again Christian, he cannot and will not design desserts for same-sex weddings. Mr. Phillips cites his Christian beliefs in that it would be a violation and rebellion again God to do so. His beliefs are that the Bible’s definition of marriage is clear and that it does not include marriage of same-sex couples.
Craig …show more content…
Phillips to continue to deny services to same-sex couples based on his religious beliefs could open the door for other businesses to use other biases as a screen to hide behind. Every day there are cases of discrimination, most that are never reported. In this particular case, the voices of Charlie Craig and David Mullins have been heard and they have been vindicated, like it or not. Mr. Phillips has indicated that he will continue to take his case all the way to the Supreme Court if necessary. Mr. Phillips can continue to deprive his customers of his wedding cake creations and his business of the revenue stream that would keep his business viable, or he can welcome new same-sex clientele and be a part of their happy and special celebrations. This choice truly is his, and he should keep in mind that in the Bible, the word of God, is that we should love one another, as God loves us (John 13:34). There isn’t a clause that says, unless you’re homosexual and then all bets are off.
As a side note, the website for Masterpice Cakeshop does invite customers to view the cake gallery and “We look forward to serving you!” again there is no disclaimer that states they will not create wedding cakes for same-sex couples (MasterpieceCakes, 2015). However, there is an area that allows those who wish, to donate to help cover legal costs, specific to this