Tuesday, February 5, 2013

OR Probes Baker Who Won't Make Lesbians Cake; Says He'll Close Bakery before Compromising Faith

An Oregon baker is under investigation by the state for notifying a lesbian woman that he did not make cakes for same-sex ceremonies, the Christian News Network website reports today (February 5, 2013).

Last month, Aaron Klein -- who owns a bakery with his wife called Sweet Cakes by Melissa -- was approached by a mother and her daughter interested in a cake for the daughter's upcoming wedding to her lesbian partner.

After Klein informed the women that the bakery did not make cakes for same-sex marriage, they filed a complaint with the state.

Klein affirmed that he would rather close down the bakery than compromise his faith. "My First Amendment rights allow me to practice my religion as I see it," he said.

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