A Very Dark Day in the Supreme Court
This morning the Supreme Court denied review to Barronelle Stutzman. She is the florist in Richland, Washington who happily served a gay customer for years but politely and lovingly declined to design flowers for his wedding.The State of Washington and the ACLU jointly prosecuted Barronelle for her decision to stay true to her faith.Three justices indicated they wanted to take the case: Justices Thomas, Alito, and Gorsuch.While a denial of certiorari creates no binding precedent, this sends a very bad signal about general claims of religious freedom when in conflict with LGBT rights.We should all expect a scene reminiscent of the celebration at the Stone Table in The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. The LGBT forces will come after every Christian business owner with fierce intentions and a taste for revenge.
People of faith are not being allowed to coexist. We are being compelled to celebrate that which God commands us to avoid.
As for Alliance Defending Freedom, we are not going to back down. We are going to take the position that today’s decision only binds one state (which is the real rule) and we will continue to fight.
If we win or if we lose, we will continue to fight.
Our country was founded to make religious freedom secure as our first freedom. We cannot give up the essence of America voluntarily.
We will stand up before people. We will kneel in prayer before God. We will run into battle with the certain knowledge that all that is just and true and pure is on our side.
