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UPDATE: Homosexual Baker blasts those ‘bullying’ Christians

A baker who identifies as a homosexual has released a video in which he scolds other homosexuals who are seeking to force Christian bakery owners to fulfill orders for same-sex ceremonies. Photo: Christian News
The owners of a Christian bakery in Oregon have officially been ordered to pay $135,000 in damages to two lesbians who claimed that they suffered emotionally after they were told that the bakery could not make a cake for their ceremony because of their convictions not to participate in others’ sins. Photo: Christian News
The owners of a Christian bakery in Oregon have officially been ordered to pay $135,000 in damages to two lesbians who claimed that they suffered emotionally after they were told that the bakery could not make a cake for their ceremony because of their convictions not to participate in others’ sins. Photo: Christian News
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GRESHAM, Oregon, USA — A baker who identifies as a homosexual has released a video in which he scolds other homosexuals who are seeking to force Christian bakery owners to fulfill orders for same-sex ceremonies.

“I cannot tell you how disgusted I am with my fellow gay and lesbian community, that they would stoop so low to force someone to bake a cake for them who simply doesn’t agree with them,” states Jesse Bartholomew in the two-minute video posted to Facebook. “They don’t have to bake a cake for you.”

He says that he doesn’t understand why someone would want to “ruin” personal life events by strong-arming someone who finds the ceremony objectionable to facilitate the event anyway.

“Personally, that wedding cake should be so personal to you and your wedding—just as the ring, just as the invitations, just as to everything in planning a wedding,” Bartholomew states. “That cake which costs hundreds—and my cakes can cost thousands—Why would you want to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on a wedding cake and pay that money to someone who doesn’t want to make the cake for you?”

“That is your personal piece of your wedding: your guests eat that, your cake is involved in your photos, that cake is taken in your mouth and you eat it in your stomach,” he continues. “That baker has to spend hours perfecting that cake for you, for your wedding day. And if that cake isn’t perfect, then it ruins your wedding.”

Bartholomew continues to show his frustration, stating that trying to force the issue is “stupid.”

“So, you’re going to say that you want to force someone who doesn’t want to bake a cake for you …. There’s no other bakers out there?” he asks.

Bartholomew concludes by calling those who seek to force Christians to facilitate same-sex events against their beliefs “bullies” and “Nazis.”

“It’s plain and simple: You are bullying someone,” he said. “You are forcing someone. You are being a Nazi and forcing someone to bake a [expletive] wedding cake for you when there are hundreds of other gay and lesbians that would gladly have your business.”

“Shame on you,” Bartholomew declared.

The baker also created a meme to show his disapproval after he was accused of being a “homophobic right winger.”

“I’m a gay baker. I am disappointed that liberals and the LGBT community would stoop so low to bully a Christian baker because he or she simply refused to bake a same-sex wedding cake,” it reads. “Freedom goes both ways. There are plenty of bakeries and bakers to choose from.”

Bartholomew made the post and video public, out of his hopes that his message will be shared “since another bakery has been forced to shut down and face lawsuit.” The video has already obtained over 122,000 views.

See previous article published July 3, 2015

Christian Bakers refuse to make cake for ‘Gay Wedding’ 

- ordered to pay $135,000 to Lesbians

The owners of a Christian bakery in Oregon have officially been ordered to pay $135,000 in damages to two lesbians who claimed that they suffered emotionally after they were told that the bakery could not make a cake for their ceremony because of their convictions not to participate in others’ sins.

As previously reported, Aaron and Melissa Klein operate Sweet Cakes by Melissa in Gresham, which is now operated from the couple’s home after the Kleins’ shut their doors due to harassment. In January 2013, Aaron was approached by a mother and her daughter as the two were interested in a cake for the daughter’s upcoming wedding—to her lesbian partner.

“My first question was what’s the wedding date,” Klein told television station KTW in Portland. “My next question was [the] bride and groom’s name. … The girl giggled a little bit and said, ‘It’s two brides.’”

He then informed the women that the bakery does not make cakes for homosexual events.

“I apologized for wasting their time and said that, unfortunately, we do not do same-sex marriages,” Klein explained.

The women left Sweet Cakes upset about the incident, and later, one of them filed a complaint with the state. The Oregon attorney general’s office soon launched an investigation against the Klein’s as the state’s non-discrimination laws prevent public accommodations from being denied to any individual on the basis of “race, color, religion, sex [or] sexual orientation.”

But Klein states that he regularly serves homosexuals. He believes that there is a difference between serving homosexuals in general and having to personally facilitate same-sex ceremonies, which is an act of participation.

“I have customers come in almost on a weekly basis that are homosexual,” he said. “They can buy my stuff. I sell stuff. I talk with them. That’s fine. … This was not the first time we’ve served these girls.”

“We were being asked to participate in something that we could not participate in,” Klein’s wife, Melissa, noted.

Some Christians believe that being a part of a same-sex event violates the biblical command in 1 Timothy 5:22 not to be “partakers in other men’s sins,” as well as the command in Ephesians 5:7, “Be not ye therefore partakers with them.”

In February, a judge with the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries ruled that the Christian bakers are guilty of discrimination for declining to make the cake, thus moving the matter into the sentencing phase. The Kleins had expressed concern prior to the ruling that if they were forced to pay a fine for declining the cake over their Christian convictions, the penalty would “definitely” bankrupt the family.

In April, Alan McCullough, an administrative judge with the bureau, recommended a fine of $135,000, with one of the women receiving $75,000 and the other $60,000. Prosecutors had sought damages of $75,000 each.

The two women, who have been identified as Rachel Cryer and Laurel Bowman, submitted individual lists of just under 100 aspects of suffering in order to receive the damages. They included “acute loss of confidence,” “doubt,” “distrust of men,” “distrust of former friends,” “excessive sleep,” “discomfort,” “high blood pressure,” “impaired digestion,” “loss of appetite,” “migraine headaches,” “loss of pride,” “mental rape,” “resumption of smoking habit,” “shock” “stunned,” “surprise,” “uncertainty,” “weight gain” and “worry.”

But the Kleins told the court that they too had suffered because of the attacks that they received over their desire to live out their Christian faith in the workplace. They stated that they endured “mafia tactics” as their car was vandalized and broken into on two occasions, their vendors were harassed by homosexual advocates resulting in some businesses breaking ties with them, and they received threatening emails wishing rape, death and Hell upon the family. As a result, they had to close their business and move it into their private home.

This week, the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries accepted McCollough’s recommendation and fined the Kleins $135,000.

“This case is not about a wedding cake or a marriage,” the final order, written by Commissioner Brad Avakian, read. “It is about a business’s refusal to serve someone because of their sexual orientation. Under Oregon law, that is illegal.”

The Kleins told commentator Todd Starnes that they are disappointed by the order and plan to appeal.

“We were just running our business the best we could—following the Lord’s example,” Melissa Kelin stated. “I’m just blown away by the ruling. They are punishing us for not participating in the wedding.”

Aaron Klein vowed to fight Avakian in court.

“This man has no power over me,” he said. “He seems to think he can tell me to be quiet. That doesn’t sit well with me and I refuse to comply.”

Sweet Cakes by Melissa had served Cryer and Bowman for all other orders at their bakery, and even considered the women to be their friends.

21 Responses to “UPDATE: Homosexual Baker blasts those ‘bullying’ Christians”

  • My Take (04/07/2015, 07:10) Like (30) Dislike (26) Reply
    Things are gonna be taken out of proportion concerning this issue and many are gonna stand their grounds no matter what and the outcome the sinners are gonna overcome but for how long. Remember God still sits on his throne the greatest Judge of all
  • I agree (04/07/2015, 07:37) Like (9) Dislike (6) Reply
    Put up a sign which states, we are not baking for same sex so you wont be sued.
    • my two cents (06/07/2015, 18:09) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
      You still can be sued based on discrimination.
    • think (06/07/2015, 20:29) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      The sign by itself can cause a lawsuit
      • Prophet (13/07/2015, 14:22) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
        The right to religious freedom is being overlook. Is it not discriminating to trample one's religion and religious believe? Which human right is greatest the gays or the Christians. I see civil unrest brewing. Clearly the jugge is gay and ruled on emotions and not law.
  • Trumpet (04/07/2015, 08:37) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    It has started yall. Time to look North!
  • humm (05/07/2015, 02:04) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    they newest form of religious persecution and this time all religion are in their crosshair
    • ddb (09/07/2015, 11:46) Like (2) Dislike (6) Reply
      And tell me how many have been persecuted in the name of the same religion?
  • Hmm (06/07/2015, 09:53) Like (25) Dislike (3) Reply
    My question is, why are only christians being prosecuted for sticking to their beliefs? You don't hear anything about Muslims, Jews, Hindus, etc. Anyway, everything in the bible shall come to pass. The prophecy will be fulfilled.
  • chad (06/07/2015, 11:42) Like (17) Dislike (3) Reply
    It's amazing how all the gays, trans etc are now being protected by laws while everyone else is being persecuted. They are now being giving so many rights that they now laughing in the faces of every other person who don't condone nor accept their lifestyles. What this world really coming to now where we who as non believers in their lifestyles are being made to feel as if we should bow down to them like Gods and are also being persecuted SMH. I know some ppl don't believe in the bible, God etc because it all speaks against what they doing with their lives & no not a man on earth is perfect but when you blatantly insist on living a sinful life & spit in the face of the most high well you will have to answer for your actions on that day.
  • christian (06/07/2015, 13:15) Like (12) Dislike (3) Reply
    America will start to fall now that they are persecuting God's anointed, all the money that the devil takes will be returned when God's judgement is completed.
  • SB (06/07/2015, 14:54) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    WOW where is the JUSTICE.
  • Hope (06/07/2015, 23:01) Like (27) Dislike (3) Reply
    America just passed a death sentence on themselves. They refuse to heed Gods warning and pass laws that are plainly against the principles of the creator. woe be unto you.
  • grace (07/07/2015, 20:13) Like (16) Dislike (2) Reply
    keep the faith and fight on Christians, for in due time we will reap if we faint not.
  • l (08/07/2015, 15:50) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    America has forgotton the grounds on which the country was founded. Besides that, did you read the list of "aspects of suffering"? Outrageous!!
  • parent (09/07/2015, 11:21) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    Dear God, Please help this world!
  • well........... (10/07/2015, 09:17) Like (14) Dislike (2) Reply
    The two women, who have been identified as Rachel Cryer and Laurel Bowman, submitted individual lists of just under 100 aspects of suffering in order to receive the damages. They included “acute loss of confidence,” “doubt,” “distrust of men,” “distrust of former friends,” “excessive sleep,” “discomfort,” “high blood pressure,” “impaired digestion,” “loss of appetite,” “migraine headaches,” “loss of pride,” “mental rape,” “resumption of smoking habit,” “shock” “stunned,” “surprise,” “uncertainty,” “weight gain” and “worry.”

    You forgot to add going to hell....if you don't change and ask God for forgivenesss
  • Maverick (13/07/2015, 07:04) Like (6) Dislike (3) Reply
    The S has hit the fan! Christians stand your ground, all of this is temporal and will soon pass away. I have never seen the righteous forsaken nor his seeds begging bread! To hell with any law that goes against God's Word!
  • Fatness (15/07/2015, 23:49) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply

    You see the same sh.t, now they pass this law they all want to come flying out the darm closet, and want us mix up with them bull bologna. Why the hell they don't go learn to bake and do every other thing else they know they want and need to be done, and leave the people them out who don't believe or side them with that. The bakery needs to sue them for trying to go against their religion. This place is just going down the drain, the Lord need to hurry up and come.

  • Bakeit!! (21/07/2015, 09:00) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    Patter cake, patter cake, baker's girl
    Bake a cake for them sissy girls
    Bake it nice with all the right spice
    And put something in it to send them bathroom twice
    Them want cake, tis cake they would get
    I bet after eating it, they wouldn't forget
    Tell them go to court and prove that one!!
  • A sun of the Soil (23/07/2015, 08:56) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    The blood of Jesus is against all homosexual. The word of God say that many will die for his name sake. The lord never ordained it and I bind that nasty spirit in the name of Jesus. We send it back to the pit of hell whence it came.


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