Tag : Christianity vs. same-sex marriage
Gay Baker Jesse title : Gay Baker Blasts LGBT Community for Forcing Christian Bakers to Make Same-Sex Marriage Cakes: ‘Are You Stupid?’
summary : A self-identified gay baker named Jesse Bartholomew has released a viral video where he scolds others within the LGBT community for forcing Christian bakers to make same-sex wedding cakes.
date : Jul 21, 2015 08:44 PM EDT
Oregon Christian Bakers Sweet Cakes by Melissa title : Oregon Christian Bakers Ordered to Pay $135,000 to Lesbian Couple Receive Record $390,000 in Donations
summary : The Christian owners of a bakery in Oregon have been ordered to pay $135,000 in damages for their refusal to bake a gay wedding cake. However, a crowdfunding site has reported a record $390,000 in donations to support Aaron and Melissa Klein.
date : Jul 21, 2015 08:32 PM EDT
Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Ruling title : Pastor David Ruzicka: Christians Should Seriously Reconsider Waving LGBT Rainbow Flag
summary : The rainbow flag is a symbol that has been adopted by the LGBT community in the United States and around the world. Using scripture to reinforce his points, a pastor in Texas has urged Christians who have taken to flying the rainbow flag in support of same-sex marriage to reconsider their stance.
date : Jul 12, 2015 03:21 AM EDT
Sweet Cakes by Melissa title : Oregon Sets Deadline for Christian Bakery Owners to Pay $135,000 to Lesbian Couple, Imposes ‘Gag Order’
summary : The state of Oregon has forced the Christian owners of a bakery to pay $135,000 to a lesbian couple over their refusal to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding ceremony. Now a state agency has imposed a deadline for the Christian couple to respond while simultaneously issuing a “gag order” against them.
date : Jul 11, 2015 01:51 AM 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
Same-Sex Marriage title : Martin Saunders Provides 5 Sensible Approaches for Christians To Oppose Same-Sex Marriage
summary : Despite the fact that the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of same sex marriage in all 50 states, there are Americans who still oppose the concept from either a legal or religious perspective. However, there are sensible approaches in publicly expressing opposition to same-sex marriage without looking foolish or misguided.
date : Jul 03, 2015 11:23 AM 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
Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Ruling title : Christians, GOP React to Supreme Court's Ruling in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage: ‘No Court Can Overturn Natural Law’
summary : The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of same-sex marriage on Friday, declaring the practice constitutional and extending that right to all 50 states. Both prominent Christians and some within the Republican Party continue to express their opposition despite same-sex marriage being the law of the land.
date : Jun 27, 2015 07:56 PM EDT
Same-Sex Marriage title : Some Christian Pastors Vow Civil Disobedience if Supreme Court Approves Same-Sex Marriage
summary : A group of prominent Christian pastors have vowed to engage in acts of civil disobedience if the U.S. Supreme Court rules same-sex marriage to be a constitutional right.
date : Jun 10, 2015 11:59 PM EDT
Gay Marriage title : Implications of Ireland's Gay Marriage Defeat: Blame on Christianity’s Decline Solely Falls on Christians Alone
summary : Ireland recently legalized same-sex marriage by a large margin. One columnist thought that Ireland’s vote represented a larger trend in Western culture and Christianity’s decline.
date : Jun 03, 2015 08:54 AM EDT
Ireland's New Presbyterian Church Moderator Dr. Ian McNie title : Northern Ireland's New Presbyterian Church Moderator: We Will 'Unashamedly and Unambiguously' Reaffirm Biblical Stance on Marriage
summary : The new Presbyterian moderator took to his post in Belfast on Monday, arguing that Christian values face threats from an increasingly secular society.
date : Jun 02, 2015 05:51 PM EDT
Marco Rubio title : Florida Sen. Marco Rubio: Gay Marriage Poses ‘Real and Present Danger’ to Christianity
summary : Florida Sen. Marco Rubio has claimed that supporters of same-sex marriage could portray the tenets of Christianity as “hate speech,” arguing that Christians could face “a real and present danger” if they are successful.
date : May 28, 2015 11:57 AM EDT