Is it OK to refuse to serve same-sex couples based on religious beliefs? (Page 2)

Question

Do you think that it's O. K. for religious citizens to deny serving couples of the same sex? Omit all personal prejudices and take into account that it's solely based on their freedom of religion. Wouldn't it be an infringement on their religious freedom to prohibit such actions? Or do you feel it's merely an attack on LGBTQ equality?

mrkdvsn · Answer

It should be up to the business to serve or not serve anyone, for reason, or for no reason at all. Generally however, they will properly serve 2 men, or 2 women who are together, but they should definitely consider NOT serving them if they engage in a "public display of affection". This is very offensive to most people. Whether a business is Christian or not, doesn't matter. (just MHO)

Anonymous · Answer

Look it might go against their religion regarding the idea of Same sex marriages but when they refuse to serve they are alienating people. Different religions can have their beliefs and values regarding this issue but no way should they be acted on such as refusing to serve people that’s just plain rude

CKAPONEtheGOD · Answer

1st amendment to US constitution. Right ro freedom of speech... freedom of press... right to assemble as well as religion... religion remains separate of state... Meaning he/she was practicing a religious belief by saying no i won't allow that then that person is not wrong

Hypnos0929 · Answer

Yes. In the cake case they chose that one baker and he offered a pre-made cake but not a one made from scratch. That's reasonable and they had other options but no they had to bring him to court.

There's a difference between being horrible and reasonable. If the cake maker told them no, no matter what I'd understand.

Ann-Sophie · Answer

In every religion, they say that you should love all people. Plus it's very rude and inhuman to refuse to see them as a person, so I would say I truly, fully, 100% am against that law of hate

johnieohm · Answer

there are ways around this issue, they were just trying to descriminate against them if they were not served. if it is against your beliefs than someome else can serve them. if you choose not to allow anyone else to serve them than you ate violating the law

MajesticTwelve · Answer

Yes it is. You should have the right to refuse to serve anyone for any reason if it's your store.
If people don't like it, then they won't shop there. Personally, I'd never deny money for my business but that should still be your right to do so.

andreasderjuengere · Answer

Of course it is ok. Personal freedom of thought must be applicable in ALL directions.  No matter which 'side' - if a party involved is forced to do or to think this or that: there is no freedom then.

nerms123 · Answer

Private businesses can do whatever they want but people can also boycott them or just refuse to go there. Denying people service is just rejecting their money which is dumb anyway.

TheFlak38 · Answer

These gays can ask to get served in a muslim diner, cafe or bakery. Im sure there they'll be welcomed with open arms.

GigiMary · Answer

Of course it is okay! You have the right to reuse anyone service for any reason if you own and run the business. The same-sex couple will have to find another shop to bring their business to. It is just a matter of personal freedom.

Seket · Answer

Indeed it will be against their religious freedom. However, the LGBTQ couple should also respect the religious citizens by not doing mid-heavy skinships (like kissing or beyond) in front of them because it would be inconvenient for them.

buttcrackjoe · Answer

You should be allowed to refuse service to anyone even races. In a free market bigots, racists etc will not do very good business because the word will spread that they are assholes we dont need government to do this

Skelmir_Nathair · Answer

Why is the LGBT community, always trying to force itself on religion? I know the LGBT community doesn't like others forcing their beliefs, on LGBT's. So why do it yourselves?

Walrus_au · Answer

It's bigoted. Freedom of religion does not include the freedom to harm others through bigotry. What a gay guy does in bed is utterly irrelevant to you unless you are in that bed.

Cryostatic · Answer

You're not being "oppressed" when you're told that you can't discriminate against other people.  What a crock of shit.

Infjgirl · Answer

In my opinion yes
If your are in a same sex relationship and someone religious doesn't serve you don't make a fuss about it walk away and go to another restaurant
Respect peoples religions and cultures
But also let people live the way they want coz you know you only live once so time to enjoy life live in the moment.

I'm sorry for any inconvenience

Miristheiss · Answer

Why do you use Chick-fil-a as your photo?
They don't refuse to serve anyone?
Yes and no.
Serve? Not ok.
Have to put pro gay messaging or attend a wedding? Ok to refuse.

I think they were ok with just selling them a cake.

oddwaffle · Answer

If I don't like your religion then can I reject selling you service?

If you want a wedding in front of Jesus and I don't like Jesus then I can offer you some really good place like your Halls of Ancestors?

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Perfectly fine. A private business owner has every right to choose whom he or she desires to be business with for whatever reasons.

If you don't like it then go to another business which will accept your company and money.

TripleAce · Answer

A buisness owner opens his shop to the public. They should not be allowed to discriminate like that

Paris13 · Answer

If you have your Own Business, Tis your Own Business... xx

yourfavperson · Answer

no its not ok to refuse service. how is that any different to jim crow and refusing black people services in cafes, hotels, buses, and if ur hiding behind ur "religious reasons" just remember the bible never said that and jesus sat with sinners and i think u can sit with "sinners" too.

RedRobin · Answer

What if a Muslim man in a Western country, working as a driving instructor refused to teach women because he believes women shouldn't be allowed to drive?

gotc147 · Answer

Yes it is okay to refuse to serve someone based on religious beliefs. I don't believe it is a good business decision personally, but it's not my business to run, so whatever.

genericname85 · Answer

of course it is. it's their believe. everyone is free to believe whatever they want and everyone is free to stay away from believe. so if peoples religion discriminates against gays and you're gay, don't join that religion. easy as that.

Deathraider · Answer

No. I mean if it was about race, everyone would be outraged by this and being outraged would seem reasonable. If it was about gender, everyone would be outraged and being outraged would seem reasonable.

How is this particular situation different?

sejla · Answer

The owners of one of our local chick fila goes to my methodist church. Our church is open to people of all orientations and gender identifications. I doubt they'd deny service to a gay couple.

Anonymous · Answer

In some instances, yes. For example, if you are a pastor/priest of a religion that forbids homosexuality, then they shouldn't have to marry them Or if you are a doctor that doesn't believe in abortion, than they shouldn't be forced to perform it either.

CapnHawk · Answer

Put yourself in the place of the couple being discriminated against and tell me how you'd feel.

GuidoThePizzaMaker · Answer

I think so  I think private businesses should be able to refuse anyone they want for whatever reason

CharlieBadger · Answer

It's not okay. Just like it would not be okay to refuse service based on the persons race or religion.

8lovelife9 · Answer

I've said this before, religion has no place in the work place. If you don't want to serve people then quit your job. Shut up about your beliefs and do your job. Hate gay people on your own time.

Anonymous · Answer

“Omit all personal prejudices”... except it IS a religious prejudice. You’re choosing to have that personal belief; not every religious person automatically adopts every single religious belief just because their religious text says to do so.

NightFlirt · Answer

No it isn't oki. Now a priest who refuses to marry them is one thing but no establishment should refuse to serve same-sex couples.

AustinMan · Answer

Not in my mind. What does it matter who they love. People shouldn't foist their beliefs on others, esp in business.

e-Ghost · Answer

It is okay. That's not prejudices. It's a part of liberty. You can be whatever you want to be, but you also have to be able to respect/accept other people's views on it. Try to grow up, before having a marriage.

JimboGB · Answer

@GreciaJackson took the words out of my mouth. If you are religious and join a public company, you sign a contract which adhere to serving all of the general public.

Secondly I love that photo you posted lol

Anonymous · Answer

I think it is. People have the right to refuse anyone. Christians are all different, so some may find it fine, others may not, because same-sex couple are actively breaking /their/ laws. Sometimes it can get out of hand either way, but imagine serving someone who is in the process of robbing you. (Bad example, sorry.)

Daniela1982 · Answer

Do you think religious beliefs matter now that several states have made it illegal to discriminate against gays?

Whocouldibe · Answer

Sure they have that right. I don’t agree with the choice but definitely defend their right to choose it

Anonymous · Answer

Well I guess it is, since people have the freedom not to serve people from there own business, but it's an extremely stupid thing to do from a business point if view BC your cutting out a lot of profits BC "my magic book says it's wrong"

5_AM_Oracle · Answer

I think they are also god's child and we should respect that, not the people or society of the church

Dchrls78104 · Answer

Some years ago a female clerk was jailed for refusing to marry two lesbians because of her religious beliefs. They would have had to put me in jail too!

Guardian45 · Answer

No, it is not OK to refuse to serve same-sex couples based on religious beliefs. If your job is to serve, then you do not have the option to refuse, because your time has already been bought by your employer. Your only option is to quit your job.

Sevenpointfive · Answer

i could care less who i'm getting my money from as long as it's not causing any problems.

SuccessfulHornDog · Answer

It's a slippery slope. Unless the act of serving them food is actually against your religion then I don't see how it can be justified. Same goes for liberal trash who refuse to serve someone based upon political beliefs

Juxtapose · Answer

All these people talking about it being a private business would change their tune real fuckin' quick if it was discrimination against a black couple.

Dingsbums · Answer

What has it to do with religion? Show me an except from the Bible in which god says don’t serve same sex couples

Taywallee16 · Answer

I just don't see how two people being in love could be against someone's religion.

Usernamesrdumb · Answer

If we can refuse trumps supporter, then we should be able to refuse anyone else. Or we should be able to refuse no one. There shouldn’t be two sets of rules for right and left.

Hannajenky · Answer

No it is pretty dumb, people who discriminate in this way deserve to be stoned to death by the community if they break any other rules in the Bible themselves

bladedshard · Answer

From what i know, you have the right to refuse service to almost anyone as the owner.

ronaldo75 · Answer

No it's not ok. THe topic as to whether it should be illegal is something else. Plenty of gay clubs treat straight people like shit and in my city straight couples are turned away from gay events all the time. So it's a debate.

Twalli · Answer

You can't refuse to serve them. If you provide custom pieces like the Masterpiece cake shop case you can deny them specialty pieces, but vfc that's it. The guy said he'd sell them a cake, just not make a speciality cake for them.

AngelLily · Answer

It's ok to refuse people a vegan store has the right to refuse making a meat pie so why not the other?

Smiley_face101 · Answer

Its not okay and it says more about you then about them. Honestly I find homophobic people stupid

madgoat · Answer

If you are a commercial outfit, you must by law serve everyone. If you're in your own kitchen, yeah, it's fine (legally).

ZeussLightningBolt · Answer

YES. I think it should be encouraged actually. Maybe then they'll stay in the closet where they belong

Ámayas_20 · Answer

It depends, are you refusing to cater a gay wedding or something similar or are you refusing to let a gay couple buy a coffee in your café?

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