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By Michael Foust
Christian Headlines
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday handed a Christian website designer a historic free speech victory, ruling that the state of Colorado cannot force her to design a website celebrating same-sex weddings.
The landmark decision involved a Colorado graphic designer, Lorie Smith, who wants to expand her business into wedding websites but does not want to be forced to create sites promoting same-sex weddings. Smith sued the state, fearing that a Colorado law that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation in public accommodations would make her business illegal. Smith is a Christian.
She lost at the district court and appeals court levels. But on Friday, in a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court reversed those earlier decisions and sided with Smith. Click here to continue reading.
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“Colorado Appeals Court Rules Against Jack Phillips, Masterpiece Cakeshop in Trans Cake Case”
(photo: Supreme Court building USA; from istockphoto.com; used with permission)
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As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.
For who is God save the LORD? or who is a rock save our God?
Psalm 18:30-31
“Blessed is the [one] who trusts in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD.
Jeremiah 17:
Thank you to Lorie Smith, faithful witness. Thank you to faithful saints, standing true for God’s Word in Court.
Thank You, Lord, for miraculous victory.
Brad Dacus at Pacific Justice Institute website (Zoom Call Button) explains ramifications of recent SCOTUS decisions which uphold our Constitutional rights.
Kelly Shackleford (Liberty First Law Group) invites questions. “Constitutional Rights and Legal Strategies” – The Pastor’s Summit in Nashville, TN, 2023 video on You Tube. “We can finally be on offense. We’ve already WON. . . . . God just blew open the doors.” Start at 5:00 minutes
Further elucidation of freedom restored by recent SCOTUS decisions:
David Barton at The Pastor’s Summit in Nashville, TN, 2023 video on You Tube.
Bare-bones history lesson about America’s government founded IN Biblical faith:
Bill Federer at The Pastor’s Summit in Nashville, TN, 2023 on You Tube.
I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.
Psalm 86:12
From the Lord through the Holy Spirit to us by God’s Word:
Therefore, my brethren, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.
Philippians 4:1