Christian Institute poll: 60% disagree with action against bakery that refused ‘support gay marriage’ cake
According to a poll, the public disagree with action against a Christian bakery that refused to bake a ‘support gay marriage’ cake.
The Equality Commission has since stated that this act broke anti-discrimination laws.
According to a ComRes poll commissioned by the Christian Institute, 60 per cent of people agree that the legal action is disproportionate, surging to 80 per cent among over-65s.
Just 14 per cent of people said that they agreed with the action, while a quarter of people did not know.
It also found that 45 per cent agreed with the statement ‘Christian-run businesses appear to be being singled out unfairly by gay activists in order to make an example of them’, with 22 per cent disagreeing.
The South Antrim MP said: “Sadly the Equality Commission has entered into the fray and threatens this family bakery with legal action because of their Christian belief.
“The reality is that the Equality Commission is acting in an oppressive manner and threatens the right to religious freedom in our province.”
He continued: “Recently the media presented itself as the defenders of the rights of those who practised the Muslim faith yet little defence or protection has been granted to those of the Christian faith.
“My colleagues and I at Westminster will do all we can to gain protection for those who cherish religious freedom by endeavouring to press the Government to introduce a conscience clause within legislation.”
