PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) − For decades, we’ve seen clashes over civil rights and religious freedoms and now a new trend involves wedding vendors citing religious reasons to refuse service. Landmark cases involving photographers in Minnesota and a baker in Colorado have all eyes watching a case before the Arizona Supreme Court involving a stationery business. Brush & Nib Studio opposes gay marriage and is currently fighting to legally advertise their beliefs, as well as fighting for the right to refuse creating products for customers who don’t fall in line with their faith. The City of Phoenix says businesses have every right to choose what they want to say, but the problem is, they can’t say it for some and not for others. (Source: 3TV/CBS 5) "Businesses that are open to the public do not have the right to refuse service to customers because of who those customers are," says Eric M. Fraser, an attorney who represents the City of Phoenix. "This is not about religion or speech or art. It’s about access to goods and services." Brush & Nib sued the City, claiming Phoenix’s 2013 anti-discrimination law violates the constitution and their Christian values when it comes to creating […]
