I recently heard a story about some Christian bakers who stood up for traditional marriage by refusing to bake a cake for a gay wedding. The gay couple sued them, won and caused the family to lose their business and to go into bankruptcy. In a similar case, Kim Davis, a county clerk, was imprisoned for not licencing gay marriages. Many applaud these Christians for standing up for their beliefs in the midst of trials. I also find their stories to be an encouragement to stand up for the truth and justice of the Bible. But many people also feel that the government should not allow these Christians to be persecuted. I disagree. Firstly, because these examples of refusal are illegal, so prosecuting them is actually the right thing to do. Also, God counts all people, including gay people, as equal. We should all desire a government that is objective and fair, not one that shows partiality. Although a Christian myself, I feel that when people make stands of this kind they are dishono
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