Christian painter refuses to paint man’s home after finding out he’s gay

A painter in London allegedly refused to paint a man’s home after finding out that he had a same-sex partner.

Josh (who withheld his last name for privacy) invited the painter into his home to provide a cost estimate for a “boring paint job.” However, when the painter asked if he had a partner, Josh responded, “He’s at work.” The painter took no pictures of the room to be painted before leaving, Josh told PinkNews.

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Then the painter sent Josh the following text message: “Hi, due to being a practicing Christian, I am not in a position to offer you my service at this time. I conduct my business according to recommended guidelines at my church.” The painter wished Josh the “kindest regards” and the “best of luck” in finding a tradesperson to help him with his decorating needs.

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Josh didn’t respond to the text message but said he found the message “shocking… disgusting, disappointing, and baffling.” He also plans on reporting the painter to the local trading standards body.

The painter’s refusal may have also violated the U.K.’s 2010 Equality Act, a law that forbids businesses from refusing goods and services because of another person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

just another day in the life of a practicing homo – a tradesperson outright refusing to do some painting/decorating for me because of my sexuality