A small business owner and evangelical Protestant, Jack Phillips refuses to bake goods that are against the nature of his faith. This includes, but is not limited to Halloween treats, erotic-themed pastries, and wedding cakes for same-sex marriages. The last good in question is a common issue among small business owners like a photographer is Ne Mexico, a florist in Washington State, a bakery in Oregon, an inn in Vermont and wedding chapels in Idaho and Nevada. This is only a sample of the individuals that have refused service based off of sexual orientation, which is against the law in several states because it is discrimination in places of public accommodation. The particular case of Mr. Phillips is just the most recent issue of civil rights in reference to sexual orientation.
This issue is a difficult one because it breaches several laws and even an amendment of the Constitution. While there is the freedom of religion, which should be extended to everyday activities such as the happenings of a privately owned business, there are also many laws against discrimination based on sexual orientation and the basic right of the pursuit of happiness.
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