re: Catholic couple fined $13,000 for refusing to host same-sex ‘wedding’

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I want to know at what point in the process they were told they couldn't use the venue, if there was a company that handled all the operations and or if it was just the couple that owned it the entire time.

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The couple owned and operated the business, including scheduling the ceremonies. It was the scheduling that caused the couple to deny the lesbians application. The couple felt that, by scheduling the time for the wedding, they were actually participating in the event.

That was their only objection. To prevent future discrimination, the couple are hiring someone to schedule the ceremonies so they won't feel like they're participating.

I say bravo to them. They found a way to maintain their religion and their business without discriminating against the gays.