Tag : Christian business practices
Dr. Russell Moore title : Russell Moore Says 'Islam Does Not Threaten Power of Gospel,' Focuses on Politics, Religious Freedom, Islam in New Book
summary : Evangelist Russell Moore, the president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, has written a new book that focuses on various topics, including politics, religious freedom, and Islam. He contended that Islam does not threaten the power of the gospel.
date : Aug 04, 2015 03:35 PM EDT
Nuns of Little Sisters of the Poor Loses Obamacare Ruling title : Little Sisters of the Poor Nuns Lose Court Ruling on Obamacare Birth Control Mandate: ‘It’s a National Embarrassment’
summary : The U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling on Tuesday that favored the Obama administration over Christian employers in regards to the system of providing contraception as part of the Obamacare law passed in 2010. The case involved a Catholic order of nuns known as the Little Sisters of the Poor.
date : Jul 15, 2015 06:02 PM EDT
Gay Marriage title : Christian Colleges and Businesses Wonder How Supreme Court's Same-Sex Marriage Ruling Will Affect Policies
summary : Many Christian colleges and businesses across the United States adhere to the Bible-based belief that traditional marriage is between one man and one woman. However, the Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of same-sex marriage could impact such policies based on those beliefs.
date : Jul 09, 2015 05:21 PM EDT
Sweet Cakes by Melissa title : Oregon Orders Christian Bakers to Pay $135,000 for Refusing to Bake Gay Wedding Cake For Lesbian Couple
summary : The state of Oregon has decided that the Christian owners of a bakery would be forced to pay $135,000 to a lesbian couple after refusing to bake a cake for their wedding more than two years ago. The case has placed a spotlight on balancing religious and personal freedom along with the government’s role in preventing discrimination.
date : Jul 03, 2015 10:05 AM EDT
Liberty Ridge Farm in New York title : Christian Family on Fine Imposed for Refusing to Host Same-Sex Marriage: Court Ruled Property as ‘Public Accommodation’
summary : A Christian family that runs a farm in New York turned down a request to host a same-sex wedding ceremony on their property, which led to them being fined. They argued that an “orchestrated set-up” was used by the same-sex couple who successfully sued them.
date : Jun 29, 2015 10:52 AM EDT
Christian DJ Turns Down Gay Wedding title : Christian Disc Jockey Turns Down Offer to Play at Gay Man’s Birthday Party in Maryland, Citing Bible
summary : A Christian disc jockey decided to turn down a work opportunity at a gay man’s birthday party in Maryland. However, the state has a law banning discrimination based on sexual orientation in public.
date : Jun 16, 2015 01:24 AM EDT
Patrick Stewart title : Sir Patrick Stewart Expresses Support for Northern Ireland Bakery That Refused to Bake Pro-Gay Marriage Cake, Clarifies Remarks
summary : Legendary British actor Sir Patrick Stewart has expressed his support for the Christian bakers in Northern Ireland who refused to make a cake containing a statement in support of gay marriage. Those bakers were later found guilty of discrimination and fined.
date : Jun 09, 2015 01:14 PM EDT
In N Out Heir Lynsi Martinez title : Secretive In-N-Out Billionaire Owner Lynsi Snyder Committed to Christian Faith; Values Extend to Entire Burger Chain
summary : California-based burger chain In-N-Out is best known for its tasty burgers, fries and shakes, all of which have gathered a cult following among fans. The billionaire owner of the burger dynasty, 33-year-old Lynsi Snyder, also happens to be a practicing, Bible-believing Christian.
date : Jun 08, 2015 11:17 AM EDT
Northern Ireland Baking Company - Gay Marriage title : Judge: Northern Ireland Christian Bakery Guilty of Discrimination for Not Baking Gay Marriage Sesame Street Cake
summary : A bakery in Northern Ireland which declined to bake a cake in support of same-sex marriage has been found guilty of discrimination in a landmark case on Tuesday.
date : May 19, 2015 10:11 AM EDT
Christian T-Shirt Printer title : Christian T-Shirt Printer Wins Victory in Kentucky Court after Refusing to Print Gay Pride Messages
summary : A Kentucky court ruled that a Christian T-shirt company can decline to print messages that run contrary to its religious views. The owner was originally found guilty of discrimination after refusing to print messages related to a gay pride parade.
date : Apr 28, 2015 02:34 PM EDT
Oregon Christian Baker Sweet Cakes by Melissa title : Oregon Christian Bakers Face $135,000 Fine for Refusal to Bake Cake for Same-Sex Couple Wedding
summary : A Christian-owned bakery in Oregon faces up to a $135,000 fine from state regulators after it was determined that its owners refused to bake a cake intended for a same-sex marriage.
date : Apr 27, 2015 12:58 PM EDT
Christian Wedding Chapel Owner Betty and Dick Odgaard of Gortz Haus Gallery title : Iowa Christian Wedding Chapel Owners Turn the Other Cheek after Vile Response from Gay Rights Activists
summary : The Christian owners of a business containing a flower shop, restaurant and wedding venue in Iowa have decided to discontinue services related to weddings after facing a legal challenge for their refusal to host a same-sex marriage. That decision has led to vile attacks from some gay rights activists.
date : Apr 14, 2015 01:31 PM EDT
Washington Christian Florist title : Christian Florist Who Refused Gay-Wedding Rejects State's Settlement Deal, Defends Her Rights to Religious Freedom
summary : Washington state florist Barronelle Stutzman defended her decision on refusing to provide flowers for a gay couple’s wedding, citing religious beliefs and her Christian faith. She defended her actions in a Fox News Channel interview that aired on Monday.
date : Feb 24, 2015 08:25 PM EST