Catholic bookstore owner who balks at using preferred pronouns sues Jacksonville -
Wednesday challenging the Florida city’s updated anti-discrimination measure, saying the ban on communication that could make someone feel “unwelcome” based on gender identity violates her constitutional rights.
“Christie, owner of Queen of Angels Catholic Bookstore, gladly serves everyone, but she can’t speak messages that go against her religious beliefs,” Ms. Csutoros said. “Yet Jacksonville is illegally mandating Queen of Angels abandon its religious beliefs — the very faith that motivates the store to open its doors to customers every day.”
Her concern is that she could be subject to hefty fines if she places notices in her bookstore and on her website explaining her policy and how it reflects her religiously based beliefs about gender and sexuality.forbids public accommodations, including businesses, from publishing or posting notices “to the effect that accommodations, services, goods advantages, facilities are denied to a person or that the patronage of such person is unwelcome, objectionable, or unacceptable.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Groundwork Jacksonville launches Emerald Trail pre-apprenticeship program - Jacksonville Business JournalThe Emerald Trail is still in the process of being built -- but organizers are already thinking ahead to maintenance.
Read more »
Custom Brands Group to cease Jacksonville operations, layoff 79 employees - Jacksonville Business JournalThe custom blind and window manufacturer and designer announced the first separations will occur on April 17.
Read more »
Cotten’s Bar-B-Que in Jacksonville to close - Jacksonville Business JournalThe plan is to sell the restaurant in the near future.
Read more »
Lansdale Catholic girls will live their Palestra dream in the Catholic League final'Its been a dream ever since freshman year to play in the Palestra,' said star Gabby Casey after the Crusaders beat Archbishop Carroll in the semifinals.
Read more »
Vote for Jacksonville’s best flea marketDo you know the best spot in the area to find one-of-a-kind, buried treasures? Give us your vote for Jacksonville’s best flea market!
Read more »
Vote for Jacksonville’s best sushiSushi. It could be, for some, one of life’s simplest pleasures. Do you know the best spot in Jacksonville for the greatest roll? We need your vote!
Read more »