Colorado Barker Targeted Again For His Faith

On the day the US Supreme Court announced they would hear the Christian Colorado baker Jack Phillips' religious freedom case---June 26, 2017---a lawyer called Phillips and ordered a cake to celebrate a "gender transition" ceremony.

For the same reason---his biblical faith---he politely declined.

Although the Supreme Court ruled in favor of his religious freedom, the State of Colorado is trying once again to destroy him.

Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Christian Baker

The United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of Colorado Christian baker Jack Phillips yesterday in a significant way, saying the government's hostility towards his refusal to make a same-sex, so-called "wedding" cake violated the US Constitution.

I talked about this ruling on our live radio program yesterday morning, as the ruling was made public.

Here's what caused the Court to rule 7-2 in favor of the Christian, the positive impact of the decision, and how homosexual activists and the mainstream press is trying to play down the significance of the ruling.

Trump Administration Supports Christian Baker--ACLU "Shocked"

The Trump administration has outlined its support for Christian baker Jack Phillips to the Supreme Court.

The support is strong. Very strong.

The ACLU says they are "shocked."

Their shock is understandable in that they had become accustomed to 8 years of the Obama Administration pushing the envelope of the homosexual agenda---to the point of circumventing the Constitution as needed.

Phillips has been dragged through the courts since he declined to bake a cake for a so-called same-sex "wedding" in 2012.

Now, after 5 years, he has his day in Court---and so does every single American who cherishes religious freedom and freedom of religious expression.

And so does every Christian baker, florist, photographer and venue owner.

Another Christian Goes to Court Over Beliefs

Yesterday, Lorie Smith, a graphic artist and website designer in Colorado, stood before the US Supreme Court to defend her deeply held beliefs about marriage---and her right under the Constitution to freedom to practice her faith.

She wants to begin offering wedding websites. 

However, Smith says, her Christian faith prevents her from creating websites celebrating homosexual "marriages." 

The Justices are being asked to settle a First Amendment question they left open only a few years ago.

The Court discussion was revealing.

Be informed, not misled.

Religious Liberty In America Weighed In The Balances...

After 5 years of enduring homosexual activists' attempts--- using the power of the government--- to strip Jack Phillips of his religious liberty---his freedom---it came down to one and half hours before the highest Court in the land.

Yesterday, Jack made his case for freedom before the most powerful justices in America based on a document that is housed about a mile from the Supreme Court building.

The question?

Does the United States government have the authority under the Constitution to punish a citizen because of his deeply held religious beliefs? Can the state force citizens to act in violation of their conscience?

Court To Cake-Maker: Serve Gays Or Be Fined"

Jack Phillips is a cake shop owner. He is also a Christian.

He refused to make a cake for Dave Mullins and Charlie Craig's same-sex "wedding" celebration last July.

Phillips told Mullins and Craig it was because of his religious beliefs. He was not discriminating, he simply could not violate his conscience regarding marriage.

He told KCNC- TV in Denver his "beliefs on marriage doesn't allow him to support same-sex marriage."

The ACLU filed a complaint against Phillips on behalf of Mullins and Craig who had "married" in Massachusetts, but wanted to celebrate their "marriage" in Colorado.

A Colorado judge ruled on Phillips this past Friday.

Biblical Christians should be aware of the ruling. We should also be informed as to the reasoning behind the ruling.

Christian Baker Case Represents The Freedom Of All Christians

The US Supreme Court will be issuing their ruling this month on the case involving the Colorado Masterpiece Cakeshop lawsuit filed by two homosexuals trying to force owner Jack Phillips to celebrate their "wedding."

Much hangs in the balance. Specifically the religious freedom and expression of that freedom by all biblical Christians.

"Your Free To Hold Religious Beliefs--But Don't Practice Them."

Jack Phillips is a master cake maker, he is also a biblical Christian.

This is not the first time we've heard this story, but Friday's ruling goes beyond what we have seen in the past in attacking religious freedom, freedom of speech and freedom of expression.

It is a revealing moment, affirming what many of us had already sensed. It is a defining moment in regard to what homosexual activists are demanding and government is enforcing.

President Obama and his people have recently changed the narrative on this issue, repeatedly using the words "freedom of worship" rather than "freedom of religion."

The ruling against Jack Phillips reveals what they mean by "freedom of worship."

Their words and the actions that follow are chilling to anyone who values religious freedom, religious expression and freedom of speech.

Here's what happened last Friday.

Court Rules in Favor of Christian Baker

A California judge ruled Monday evening that a Christian baker who faced losing her business because she refuses to bake cakes for same-sex "weddings" cannot be compelled by the state to do so.

Is the tide is turning on religious freedom?

Lesbians Sue Christian Retirement Facility

The assault against bakers, florists and wedding venues isn't enough.

A Christian retirement care facility is being sued after it turned away a lesbian couple in accordance with its biblically-based housing policy.

This case will have national implications.

Be informed.

Schumer: "Hopefully President Has Learned His Lesson"

Following President Trump's announcement Friday that he would sign the continuing resolution that temporarily re-opens the federal government, Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told the press, "Hopefully now the president has learned his lesson."

What "lesson" is he and Speaker Pelosi trying to teach the President? And the 63 million people who voted for him?

And are those who support the President continuing to stand with him?

Be informed.

Now That Justice Gorsuch Is Seated

Monday, President Trump said as Neil Gorsuch was sworn in as the 113th Justice of the US Supreme Court, "I have no doubt you will go down as one of the truly great justices in the history of the US."

Now that Justice Gorsuch is seated, he will be ruling on several key faith issues---including a case that pits religious freedom and liberty against LGBTQ rights.

Justice Clarence Thomas: Now That The Cake Shop Case Is Settled...Here's What's Next

In his dissenting opinion in the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges case where the Supreme Court declared that same-sex marriage is a "right," Thomas predicted that ruling would ultimately lead to conflict between that so-called "right" and religious liberty.

In his concurring opinion in the Masterpiece Cake Shop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission ruling this week, Justice Thomas concludes: "This case proves that the conflict has already emerged."

What's next?

Supreme Court Now In Session--Religious Freedom On Docket

With the nation's attention turned toward the tragedy in Las Vegas, many may have missed the fact that the United States Supreme Court is back in session.

However, the impact of their rulings will not be missed. Among what the press is calling "hot button" issues are several that include the First Amendment---religious freedom.

A bakers right to decline a so-called "same-sex marriage" and a city council's or state legislature's right to pray are included in the "hot button" issues. Birth control is also on the docket.

Finally! Christian Ministry Sues Southern Poverty Law Center

Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has, in recent years, distinguished itself by branding Christian ministries as "hate groups" because of their biblical beliefs on marriage, homosexual behavior and other moral issues.

The media, in turn, has elevated SPLC as the "go to"---"quotable" organization to properly evaluate Christian ministries. SPLC has consistently labeled ministries that hold biblical beliefs on marriage, for an example, as a "hate group" on their widely seen and quoted "hate group map."

We learned this week that the D. James Kennedy Ministries has filed a lawsuit against SPLC, the navigation organization GuideStar, and Amazon.

Kennedy Ministries says they are seeking a trial by a jury of peers.

Ultimately, this will be a landmark decision.

Faith and Freedom Under Fire

Conservatives and faith leaders have been sounding the alarm about a bill making its way through the lame-duck session of Congress – a controversial measure that would codify same-sex civil marriage in federal law.

As of publishing time for this column, the so-called "Respect for Marriage Act" had not yet been passed by the Senate, although it appears they have the votes.

Nor had the amendment that would protect conservatives and biblical Christians from being legally targeted by homosexual activists.

I'll be talking about the bill and its status on our live radio program this morning.

This is an overview of HR 8404. If passed it will be very consequential.

Be informed, not misled.

Major Store Chain Bans Salvation Army Bell Ringers

A major store chain has announced it's banning Salvation Army bell ringers this year.

The reason?

It has something to do with the stores' new "social consciousness." Be informed.

Today the Supreme Court of the United States is scheduled to hear the case of the Christian baker who couldn't bake a cake and celebrate same-sex "marriage" because of his biblical Judeo-Christian beliefs.

If he loses, we all lose. Be prayerful.

Biden Names Transgender to Review Defense Department

Shawn Skelly, a man living as a woman, has been placed on Joe Biden's transition team to review our Department of Defense.

LGBTQ advocates are now pressing Biden to reverse a number of Trump's policies and advance their ambitious agenda.

Supreme Court Justice Alito expressed concern last week regarding the erosion of our religious liberty, saying: "In certain quarters, religious liberty is becoming a disfavored right---not a cherished freedom."

He noted that conservative, biblical beliefs are being dismissed as "an excuse for bigotry and cannot be tolerated."

Walt Disney once said his goal was to build the "happiest place on earth."

Should Biden become president---God forbid, his apparent goal is to transform America into the "gayest" place on earth.

Be informed, not misled.

Can Our Government Impose "Compelled Speech" Regarding Abortion And Same-Sex Marriage?

Monday, David French wrote in the National Review, "Today, we must pause and consider an important constitutional moment."

This "moment" involves whether our government can force biblical Christians to advocate for abortion in California and elsewhere.

And if our government can force biblical Christian Jack Phillips to celebrate homosexuality and same-sex "marriage" by creating a cake for their celebration.

In a few weeks, these 2 issues will come before the Supreme Court of the United States.

The bottom line: Can our government impose "compelled speech" on citizens?

Google: GOP Ideology "Nazism"

House Majority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA.) is angry---and he should be. If California citizens Googled the Republican Party prior to last week's primary election, they would have been told one of the ideologies of the Republican Party is "Nazism."

As a powerful Congressman, McCarthy is now demanding social media--Google, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and the rest of them, be held accountable for misleading the public and silencing conservatives.