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The Story of Barronelle Stutzman, Owner of Arlene's Flowers who is being sued for not providing service for a gay wedding

https://www.alliancedefendingfreedom.org/home/detail/8982



BUSINESS AS USUAL

Not only did Barronelle employ people who identified as homosexual at Arlene’s Flowers, but for nine years she lovingly served the same-sex couple who would later sue her.


CONFLICT WITH FAITH

Barronelle declined to use her artistic skills and abilities for the same-sex wedding because she believes marriage should only be between one man and one woman.

PUNISHED UNJUSTLY

For the first time since the law's enactment, the Washington state attorney general office interpreted a state statute to single out and punish a private citizen. Not only did they sue her business, but they sued Barronelle personally.
" Little by little, they are stripping us of any thought we might have, or any difference of opinion. This is our religious freedom at stake. "

- Barronelle Stutzman