Peace of Cake: Baker and Couple Find Civil Solution
At one Indianapolis shop, 111 Cakery almost turned into a 911 for
religious liberty. Like most Christians in the wedding business, Randy
and Trish McGath knew the risks of turning down an order for a same-sex
ceremony. In their industry, word was spreading fast about the price of
standing up for your faith -- from
florists and
facilities rentals to
caterers and
bed and breakfasts. They'd heard the horror stories of
photographers, who were dragged before human rights commissions and
another baker under threat of jail -- all for operating their businesses under the same values that they have lived out all their lives.
What would the McGaths do if the same threat came to their shop?
Unfortunately, they didn't have to wait long to find out. A few weeks
ago, the owners of 111 Cakery got a call from Mike Stephens and Shane
Laney, a newly "engaged" couple who wanted to hire Randy and Trish to
make the cake for their April commitment ceremony. Knowing it could cost
them their business -- or at the very least, change it forever -- the
McGaths never wavered. Politely, they explained they couldn't accept the
job.
