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Why the gay cake verdict proves our freedom is under threat

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David Robertson responds to the news that a Christian run bakery in Northern Ireland has   lost an appeal   against a ruling that it discriminated against a gay man by refusing to make a cake bearing a pro- gay marriage slogan. We have finally arrived. We said that we would get here but we did not expect it to be so soon. The Ashers Bakery decision given today is a real signpost to the promised secular nirvana where in the UK we now have a system of state doctrine that must be obeyed. For those who are not aware of this case   my original post  provides the basic background.   This interview   that we conducted with Daniel and Amy McArthur shows what a lovely and thoughtful couple they are, and the dangers that have come from the Equalities Commission pursuing them.  The judges have today declared that the bakers were not allowed to provide a service only to people who agreed with their religious beliefs . The only problem with that perfectly reasonable statement is t

'Homosexual cake' appeal: Christian bakers Ashers lose appeal

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The Christian owners of a Northern Ireland bakery have lost their appeal against a ruling that their refusal to make a "gay cake" was discriminatory . IMMORAL HOMOSEXUAL POLITICS LOOSES AGAIN - GAYS SHOW THEIR REAL COLORS - JUDGES HIDE BEHIND FALSE LAWS Appeal court judges said that, under law, the bakers were not allowed to provide a service only to people who agreed with their religious beliefs . Two years ago, the family-run firm refused to make a cake iced with the slogan: "Support Gay Marriage". The order was placed at its Belfast shop by gay rights activist Gareth Lee. Timeline: Bakery discrimination case 'Gay cake' row Q&A Reaction to 'gay cake' appeal ruling Analysis: Ruling was 'surprisingly straightforward' The firm argued that the cake's message was against the bakers' religious views. Reacting to the ruling, Daniel McArthur from Ashers said he was "extremely disappointed" adding that it undermined

NUTty: Sex ed courses must make ‘positive’ portrayal of gay sex ‘compulsory,’ National Union of Teachers says

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LONDON , April 7, 2015  – The British government must “make it compulsory that all schools’ sex education policies include a positive portrayal of same-sex relationships," the UK's National Union of Teachers (NUT) decided at its annual conference on Sunday. Christine Blower , General Secretary of the union, said that “NUT is at the forefront in the campaign for equality of opportunity and fair treatment for all students and staff, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation,” and that all political parties contending in the May election should adopt the union's motion. "The NUT calls for all parties standing in the 2015 General Election to show their commitment to tackling the discrimination faced by both LGBT students and teachers in schools by following the 10-point action plan outlined in the motion. This includes making it compulsory for all schools’ sex education policies to include a positive portrayal of same sex relationships, promoting LGB

UK gvmt tells faith-based schools they must promote gay ‘rights’

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Education Secretary Nicky Morgan has informed UK faith-based schools that if they don't comply with new rules requiring them to "actively promote British values ," including teaching tolerance of homosexuality , they could face closure. In 2013, Morgan voted against the introduction of same-sex marriage in England and Wales , arguing that marriage could only be between a man and a woman. [11] Following the resignation of Maria Miller from the Cabinet , she became Minister for Women (attending Cabinet) on 9 April 2014 and was appointed a Privy Councillor . However, the equalities brief went to Sajid Javid , the culture secretary. The separation of the equalities portfolio was seen by some as in response to the fact that Morgan had voted against the government's proposal to introduce legislation allowing same-sex marriages, and led to accusations that Morgan was merely "minister for straight women". [14] [15] On her promotion, she retained her post

Another cake maker faces thousands in fines for refusing to bake gay ‘marriage’ cake—in Northern Ireland

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Once again a Christian baker is threatened with paying thousands of dollars in fines for refusing to bake a cake stating its support for same-sex “marriage” – this time in Northern Ireland . The Equality Commission of Northern Ireland has ordered a Christian bakery to pay compensation to a homosexual activist or face legal action for having refused to make a cake with the phrase “support gay marriage.” Colin and Karen McArthur, a Christian couple who run seven shops around Northern Ireland, own Ashers Baking Company. The name of their cake shops is taken from the Bible: Asher is one of the tribes of Israel known for its skilled bakers. Earlier this year Ashers bakery in Newtonabbey was approached by Gareth Lee of the homosexual advocacy group QueerSpace to make a cake for an event in observance of the " International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia ." Lee asked for a cake decorated with the slogan “support gay marriage,” along with the QueerSpace logo and

UK street preacher receives £13,000 in damages after arrest for calling homosexual acts a sin

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Christian Legal Centre (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) MANCHESTER, UK , April 1, 2014  – The spate of Christian preachers being arrested for repeating the Biblical prohibitions against homosexual activity may be coming to an end with the awarding of £13,000 in damages to 57 year-old street preacher John Craven of Manchester. In September 2011, Mr. Craven was held by police in a cell for 19 hours after he was arrested by Greater Manchester Police for saying in a public area that homosexual activity is a sin. John Craven The compensation is an out-of-court settlement for “wrongful arrest, false imprisonment and breach of his human rights.” In total, the Manchester Police will have to pay £50,000, including legal fees. Craven released a statement saying he had “never intended to cause anyone harassment, alarm or distress” with his preaching. He said his Bible-based Christian message means “good news and the love of God for all.” Craven said that in his preaching, he emphas

UK elections and homosexual marriage

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Messing with Marriage while the Kids Rape Each Other -- Cameron Redefines England Almost exactly a year to the day after she announced the UK's LibLabCon covert three-way coalition's gay marriage legislative blitzkrieg, Tory Culture Secretary Maria Miller is at it again. Well she hasn't really stopped, since, as she says, she has been 'working hard'* to make this happen. Yes, she is bringing forward the first day on which two people of the same sex can mimic a marriage ceremony by a full three months to  March 29th 2014 , just before Easter.  Why the indecent hurry? Eagerness to satisfy cash rich gay Tory paymasters for sure, and maybe to bask in the glow of approval from their Labour and LibDem collaborators in the Westminster bubble as well. But the single overriding motive must be to get the media hype about this PR atrocity as far away from the May 2014 local council elections and 2015 general election as possible.  Here's a neutral take