A Continuous Battle for Religious Freedom in Colorado
In the state of Colorado, it seems that running a successful bakery is no piece of cake. This is especially true if you’re a baker who caters to a specific clientele and holds strong religious beliefs. Jack Smith, a devout Christian baker, has found himself in the middle of this conundrum. He runs a cake shop that has repeatedly been targeted due to his refusal to create cakes celebrating occasions that go against his faith.
The Ongoing Legal Struggle
Jack Smith has been embroiled in an arduous legal battle for nearly a decade over his right to exercise his religion. The most recent case, Scardina v. Masterpiece Cakeshop, is centered around his refusal to bake a blue-and-pink gender transition cake. This request was made seven years ago and is still being litigated in the state Supreme Court today. It’s clear that this isn’t just about a cake request; it’s about targeting and persecuting this Christian baker.
The Misunderstanding of Justice Melissa Hart
During the oral arguments, Colorado Supreme Court Justice Melissa Hart demonstrated a surprising lack of understanding. She suggested that identical blue-and-pink cakes could be used for four different occasions: a gender transition, the birthday of boy-and-girl twins, the loss of fraternal twins, or no occasion at all. However, Justice Hart failed to grasp that there was only one cake in question – a gender transition cake – and it was specifically requested by a transgender activist with the intent to target and harass Jack Phillips.
The Importance of Context
Jake Warner, Phillips’ attorney, made an essential point during the hearing. He argued that even though the cakes may look identical, their meaning can greatly differ depending on the context. This is a vital distinction when considering the compelled speech doctrine, which protects individuals from being forced to support certain forms of expression that contradict their beliefs. By forcing Phillips to create a cake that celebrates a gender transition, the government is essentially compelling him to violate his freedom of mind and conscience.
A History of Legal Challenges
This isn’t the first time Phillips has found himself in court due to his religious beliefs. In 2015, he made headlines when he declined to create a wedding cake for a same-sex couple. The case made it all the way to the Supreme Court in 2018, where he ultimately won in a 7-2 ruling. Despite this victory, Scardina and the Colorado Civil Rights Commission continue to target Phillips in an attempt to bankrupt him and force him to violate his beliefs. It’s clear that some will stop at nothing to punish individuals who uphold traditional values and refuse to conform to their ideologies.
Final Thoughts
It’s high time we put an end to this saga! Jack Phillips should not have to continuously defend himself and his beliefs in court. Those on the left need to find a new target and leave this Christian baker alone. Weaponizing the American legal system against individuals for their beliefs is simply unacceptable!
What are your thoughts on this issue? Let’s have a conversation in the comment section below!
Why can’t Jack Smith file a civil suit for harassment and violation of his first amendment constitutional right to practice his religion. This appears to be a clear case of coercion, using the legal system to violate his civil rights.
We are fortunate to live in a country where we get to freely decide where we spend our money. If one takes issue with how someone is running their business they can take their money and spend it somewhere else.
Unfortunately, as leftist radicals said back in May 1968, “it is forbidden to forbid.” Jack Phillips isn’t just being harassed and persecuted for his religious beliefs, he’s also being targeted because he dared to say “no” to the leftists to demand that every last person conform and jump on their bandwagons.
Curb stomp the leftists.
Why doesn’t Jack use a business law defense? Every specialty cake is made as part of a business contract. To have a contract both sides must agree to the terms. What court or law can force a side to enter a contract they don’t agree with? Done case closed libtards can go F themselves.