Gay Weddings Archives - Universal Life Church Monastery Blog
November 8th, 2024
A Washington restaurant is facing backlash after refusing to cater a same-sex wedding. The restaurant owners say they're following their faith, but the couple and their family say they may pursue legal action.
Wedding Photographer Wins Right to Refuse LGBTQ+ Couples
November 13th, 2023
A Virginia wedding photographer just won the legal right to discriminate against LGBTQ+ couples. Despite no gay couples ever asking him to shoot their wedding, he challenged the state's non-discrimiation law - and won.
"Straights Only" Policy at Michigan Wedding Venue Ignites Controversy
July 22nd, 2022
A new wedding venue in Michigan is already making headlines, and not for the quality of their services. The couple that owns it say they'll only serve straight couples, outraging many online and prompting protests.
GOP Congressman Ousted After Officiating Gay Wedding
June 19th, 2020
Virginia GOP representative Denver Riggleman was targeted by his own party after officiating a gay wedding last year. On Saturday they successfully primaried him after censuring and condemning him at nearly every turn.
Arizona Supreme Court Rules Wedding Vendor Can Legally Discriminate Against Same-Sex Couples
September 20th, 2019
The Arizona Supreme Court narrowly ruled that a pair of Phoenix artists can refuse to create custom wedding invitations for gay weddings. The pair say they just want to conduct their business according to their religious beliefs. But the court's minority opinion says that the ruling is tantamount to legalizing discrimination.
Iowa Gay Marriage Ban
September 3rd, 2007
On August 31st, Judge Robert Hansen struck down Iowa's gay marriage ban on grounds that it was unconstitutional, in a ruling that he then stayed less than two hours later.
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