Christian Florist Who Refused Gay Wedding Found Guilty of Discrimination

A Washington woman
who refused to make
flower arrangements for
a gay wedding in 2013 has been found guilty of
discrimination.
Christian Today reports that Barronelle Stutzman,
who operated Arlene’s Flowers, refused to provide
the floral arrangements for Robert Ingersoll and
Curt Freed’s wedding because her Christian beliefs
prevented her from doing so in good conscience.
After two years of legal proceedings, Stutzman was
found guilty of discrimination on the basis of sexual
orientation.
Stutzman will be likely fined, though the damages
sought by the couple will be determined at a later
date.
Legal group Alliance Defending Freedom
represented Stutzman in the suit; a statement from
the group said that the attorneys intend to appeal
the court’s decision.
Alliance Defending Freedom attorney Kristen
Waggoner said in a statement, "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."