British Couple Who Turned Away Gay Couple at Their B&B Lose Supreme Court Appeal
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The Christian owners of a guesthouse who were ordered to pay damages for turning away a gay couple have lost their UK Supreme Court fight.
Hazelmary and Peter Bull refused to let civil partners Steven Preddy and Martyn Hall stay in a double room at Chymorvah House in Marazion in Cornwall in 2008.
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In defense of the Supreme Court, it would have been a crime to have seen their british smiles had they been successful.
"Some might suggest that, rather than pursuing this case, a far more Christian thing to do would be to fight the evils of poverty and disease worldwide."
Who launched the case?
The miserable lot need to feel good about something as they have so little to feel good about; hence, warm, fuzzy feelings are in short demand there.
Or, supply, take your pick.