Churches are specifically exempted from public accomodation laws and should not- and will not be forced to accomoate anyone that the church does not want to- because they are black or homosexual or fat or Jewish.
Finally. I was waiting for you to say that.
What exactly makes that church so sacred Syriusly? It is the faith that drives it. Yes, we both know the answer to why they are exempt. Because that faith transcends public laws.
With me so far? Good.
Where is the origin of that faith Syriusly? Answer: in the heart of every man, woman and child from whose spirit it springs forth from.
Ergo, forcing a christian baker to make a "gay wedding" cake is the most fundamental violation of the 1st Amendment there is. I'm not aware of a church that is registered with tax-exempt status in the US that preaches that you should avoid black people. I am aware of thousands of churches that preach you should avoid promoting a homosexual culture. Race vs culture/(emphasis on "CULT")
Silhouette,
Freedom of religion- i.e. freedom to practice religion- or not practice religion- free from governmental restrictions is one our fundamental rights. And as part of that Americans have decided that churches- houses of worship- synogogues, temples, mosques etc are all treated differently from individuals or business's. They are devoted to worship.
Public Accomodation laws specifically exempt churches- but not individuals- from the laws. Why is that? Because churches are treated differently under the law.
Now- if you want individuals to be able to claim exemption from public accomodation laws based upon personal religious beliefs- then we might as well get rid of them- because anyone could discriminate against anyone for any reason and claim it is because of their religious beliefs.
And yes- faith has been used as a rational to discriminate against blacks and Jews and Muslims and native Americans and others.