Oregon Judges Say Christian Bakers Must

Oregon Judges Say Christian Bakers Must Participate in Gay Weddings

June 22, 2018

The Oregon Supreme Court refused to review the case of a mom-and-pop bakery that was punished for refusing to participate in a same-sex wedding ceremony.

Aaron and Melissa Klein, the owners of Sweetcakes by Melissa, were ordered to pay a lesbian couple $135,000 for violating a state law regarding sexual orientation and gender identity.

The Oregon Court of Appeals upheld the $135,000 order and the state Supreme Court declined to review the case.

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