JUDGE RUINS A FLORIST FOR HER CHRISTIAN FAITH
By Donna Wasson
February 20, 2015
NewsWithViews.com
The Noose is Tightening
"If the world hates you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. Remember the word that I said unto you, 'The servant is not greater than his lord.' If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also." — John15:18-20 (KJV)
Washington State Benton County Superior Court Judge, Alex Ekstrom, has issued a summary judgment in the case against a Christian florist whose faith prevented her from providing service for a same-sex couple's wedding. The case was set to go to trial in March, but the judge's judgment serves as the final word. Basically, he has authorized the "personal ruin" of Barronelle Stutzman.
This ruling makes her personally liable for the claims against her, which places not only her business assets at risk but also her home and personal savings as well! World Net Daily reports that this reprobate judge ordered that the state as well as the sodomite plaintiffs, each of whom filed lawsuits, could collect damages and attorney's fees from Stutzman.
Senior Counsel Kristen Waggoner, with the Alliance Defending Freedom stated, "The message of these rulings is unmistakable: The government will bring about your personal and professional ruin if you don't help celebrate same-sex marriage."
She reports the two men had plenty of other options in the marketplace, and even received offers of free flowers from other vendors. However, this wasn't good enough for either Groom because Robert Ingersoll and his partner Curt Freed, sued Stutzman for politely refusing to engage in a business transaction that interfered with her faith.
Ironically, Ingersoll had bought flowers for his lover from Ms. Stutzman for years, and she was well aware they were a gay couple. The problem only surfaced when he asked her to arrange the flowers for their wedding. According to her deposition, she put her hands over his, and told him that she couldn't "because of my relationship with Jesus Christ," and because of her belief that marriage should only be between the opposite sex.
The State Attorney General, Bob Ferguson, also sued based on details he learned in the news. According to arguments in the case, the state of Washington apparently believes the state's statutory protections for sodomites trump the Constitution's protection of religious liberty, even though the flower corporation was set up under a state law that protects personal assets except in cases of deception, theft or knowing fraud. None of these circumstances occurred in this case.
The defendant, Ms. Stutzman, said, "America would be a better place if citizens respected each other's differences and the government still protected the freedom to have those differences. Instead, the government is coming after me and everything I have just because I won't live my life the way the state says I should."
She continues, "I just want the freedom to live and work faithfully and according to what God says about marriage without fear of punishment. Others have the freedom to say or not say what they want to about marriage and that's all I'm asking for as well."
Attorney Waggoner stated, "A government that tells you what you can't say is bad enough, but a government that tell you what you must say is terrifying. The lesson from the court's decisions is that you put your home, your family business, and your life savings at risk by daring to defy a government mandate that forces you to promote views you believe are wrong."
Unfortunately, Judge Ekstrom's summary judgment means he gets to decide the case one way or another without having witnesses testify or a jury trial. How convenient for the plaintiffs. Here's the question of the day…
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Why do you never hear of these homosexual couples demanding wedding cakes or flower arrangements from MUSLIM business owners? Hmmmm?
I propose someone set up a PayPal account for this sister in Christ, so donations can be made to help cover her court costs and the possible loss of her entire livelihood and home. I will be happy to donate the first $100.00 if someone will do that!
In the meantime, should anyone feel the need to express their opinion to the court, you can reach the judge at: alex.ekstrom@co.benton.wa.us office: 509-736-3071 fax: 509-736-3057
Maranatha, and fast!
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