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Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its ruling in Masterpiece Cakeshop, delivering justice for Jack Phillips and for every American who cares about religious freedom and freedom of expression.

The case centered on a Colorado baker named Jack Phillips who was punished for declining to create a wedding cake for a same-sex ceremony because of his sincerely held religious beliefs on marriage. And in a 7-2 decision, the Supreme Court affirmed that government must give “neutral and respectful consideration” in considering the rights of business owners who make religious claims. This is significant, and a welcome development for those who value religious liberty, regardless of whether the ruling was as sweeping as it could be.

As Dr. Moore said this morning, “We need to live in the kind of country where we can be free to persuade one another, not bully each other into silence.”

As a supporter of the ERLC, we wanted to let you know about this victory for religious liberty as soon as possible. We have been working alongside our partners at Alliance Defending Freedom during this entire case.

The ERLC joined other Baptist, Christian, Jewish, and Muslim denominational entities, colleges and universities, legal associations and individuals to file an amicus brief at the Supreme Court in the case. The ERLC also urged people to sign a #JusticeforJack petition calling for the Supreme Court to protect religious freedom for Americans of all faiths.

Here are some resources for you to learn more about this landmark decision and why it matters. Please feel free to share this content so more people are educated and informed about religious liberty.

  • ERLC Explainer: SCOTUS Supports Baker in Important Religious Liberty Case

  • Masterpiece Ruling - A Good Trajectory for the Future of Christians in the Public Square by Andrew Walker

  • ERLC Breaking News Facebook Live Video about Decision

  • ERLC Press Release: Russell Moore calls Masterpiece Supreme Court ruling ‘A win for all Americans’

  • From our partners at Alliance Defending Freedom - Win for Cake Artist Jack Phillips at the Supreme Court!

  • Top quotes from the Masterpiece Cakeshop Supreme Court win

In Christ,

Travis Wussow, VP of Public Policy and General Counsel
Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission

 
 

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