Religious Bigot Against Gays But Adultery Is A “Different Kind Of Sin'

Christian florist in Georgia uses the crucification of Jesus Christ to explain why they will not provide flowers for a gay marriage ceremony. However, she admits she has no issues serving adulterers because it’s a “different kind of sin." Ben Mankiewicz (What The Flick?! & Turner Classic Movies), Steve Oh and Ana Kasparian of The Young Turks discuss.

“At least one florist in Jeff Davis County, Georgia admitted to a double standard regarding providing service to “sinners” in a CNN interview regarding “religious freedom” laws.

“In the Ten Commandments, it says you can’t commit adultery,” reporter Gary Tuchman said to the florist, Melissa Jeffcoat, adding, “It says you need to honor your father and mother.”

When he asked whether she would provide flowers for an adulterer or someone who had “dishonored” their parents, she replied affirmatively.”*

[tangerinefarmer]

"Jesus Christ died for my sins, so therefore I will serve him by discriminating against a group of people who he never spoke against while tolerating the sins he explicitly forbid."

Hypocrite Hater

[gentrywalker]

As if we needed _more_ confirmation that these people don't hate gays because of their religion, but _because they're assholes._

Isn't it funny how the character of people's gods strangely seem to reflect the personality of _the believer._

[Halderic]

MOST people aren't really religious because they just cherry-pick from their texts whatever parts appeal to their bigoted beliefs (as Ana stated). You either buy it as a whole, or you don't buy it at all. Hypocrisy runs deep in religious people and I love to see them make complete fools of themselves.

[Amadeus]

Religion is dying. But they aren't going to go out without a fight. 

[gNatflaps]

I wonder what she thinks about people who wear polyester.

[thecopercoper]

Studying to become a Baptist minister. Otherwise known as wasting your life.

[ayla]

"it's a different type of sin" yeah, it didn't make the top 10 list ^_^

[ParodyAccount_]

Her son looks like he visits the gay club weekly.

[Jacy]

To my knowledge it is the 10 Commandments not the 10 Suggestions. You can't pick and choose.

[ssvegeta]

And that is my main argument.  Why do these guys cherry pick?  You don't want to do flower arraignment to those that are gay but the liar, adulterer, fornicator, and thief gets to have all the flowers they want.  Idiots.  This is why people call you bigots. 

[KaLeeBunny]

LOL Thank GOD for separation of church and state. :')

[TheAverageJoe]

"He died on the cross for me and that's the least I could do for him." WHAT? THE LEAST YOU COULD DO IS DISCRIMINATE AGAINST GAY PEOPLE? WOW YOU ARE SO CHRIST LIKE.

[HavocParadox]

that poor child. he must have been mentally abused his entire life. 

[DexLuther]

How the fuck is someone asking you to do your fucking job somehow infringing on your religious beliefs?

Someone asking you to make a cake or provide flowers for an event in no way makes you part of the event anymore than a butcher selling you steaks makes them part of your BBQ cookout, and people can lie to you about their orientation anyways.

If you think you're going to hell if you make a cake or provide flowers for a homosexual marriage, then you'll still go to hell for making a cake even if you didn't know it was for a homosexual marriage.

[susanrobinet]

Just sell the flowers and leave the judgement part to your imaginary friend, isn't that his main job?

[TheJohnpouw]

we need to open gay fkower shops in Georgia

[PassionsStar]

Religion is the scapegoat of haters, it is an excuse, nothing more.

[polkadotbox]

Bigotry is a child of faith. Ignorance is its sibling.

[NarutoUzumakiofficial]

''different type of sin'' huh ? that makes no sense but alright. 

[IAmMomhousekeeperinhartfordct]

She is just angry that all the handsome men are gay.