Muslims could be 'FORCED' to print Prophet Mohammed images following gay marriage cake row

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Aidan ONeill QC believes a discrimination case against family-run Ashers Baking Company could pave the way for similar incidences, including making a T-shirt company with a lesbian owner print tops denouncing same-sex marriage.

The leading human rights barrister, employed by the Christian Institute to look into the implications of the bakers' case, argues action taken against the business could set a dangerous precedent for freedom of speech.

He suggested the case could also eventually lead to an atheist web designer being compelled to make a website about the virtues of God.

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The equality watchdog seems determined to force people to use their creative skills to promote a political cause they fundamentally disagree with

Colin Hart, director of the Christian Institute

The legal tussle began when a bakery in Northern Ireland was sent an order for a cake featuring characters Bert and Ernie from children's TV show Sesame Street.

Gay rights activist Gareth Lee ordered the 36.50 cake, which he requested to show the characters arm-in-arm under the slogan support gay marriage, for an event to mark International Day Against Homophobia.

However, the company refused to bake the cake, sparking an angry reaction from the Government-backed Equality Commission for Northern Ireland, which wrote to the firm to say the refusal amounted to discrimination.

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Muslims could be 'FORCED' to print Prophet Mohammed images following gay marriage cake row