“Today’s case is about freedom, and it’s about truth,” Anderson said. “Today involves a baker. It could involve a painter. It could involve a florist, a photographer. It could involve a speechwriter, a videographer, a movie-maker. All of these people have First Amendment freedoms to speak their message, not the government’s message.”
Some speakers at the rally had stories similar to that of Phillips. Kelvin Cochran, a former fire chief in Atlanta, said he was dismissed from his job because of his faith. Cochran had written a religious book that included his beliefs about sexual morality.
Cochran told the crowd that society must defend Phillips’ rights.
“In our country, genuine tolerance must be reciprocal,” Cochran said, adding:"
Some speakers at the rally had stories similar to that of Phillips. Kelvin Cochran, a former fire chief in Atlanta, said he was dismissed from his job because of his faith. Cochran had written a religious book that included his beliefs about sexual morality.
Cochran told the crowd that society must defend Phillips’ rights.
“In our country, genuine tolerance must be reciprocal,” Cochran said, adding:"
"No one deserves to be marginalized or driven out of their profession because of their faith. It is because of faith and patriotism that American dreams are possible. Without faith, the Constitution has no basis for dreams coming true. Today, I proudly stand with Jack Phillips."