Christian baker involved in Supreme Court case says Jesus wouldn't make cake for gay wedding

A Christian baker, who is heading to the U.S. Supreme Court this year, recently appeared on "The View" with his attorney to discuss his why he chose not to make a same-sex wedding cake.

In late June, the Supreme Court agreed to hear the appeal of Colorado baker Jack Phillips, who declined an order to bake a cake for same-sex couple Dave Mullins and Charlie Craig in 2012.

Phillips, who owns Masterpiece Cakeshop in Lakewood, Colorado, told the hosts of "The View" on June 29 that he serves anyone who comes to his shop, but he does not make a cake for every event.

"It's a difficult thing to be in my position and know that somebody is requesting something that I can't in good conscience do," the baker said, as reported by The Christian Post.

During the discussion, "The View" co-host Paula Faris asked Phillips what he thought Jesus would do in his situation.

"Would he have made the cake? And I don't believe he would have because that would have contradicted the rest of biblical teaching," Phillips replied.

In response, co-host Joy Behar, who frequently shares her liberal beliefs on the show, insisted that Jesus would have baked the cake for the gay couple.

"Come on — Jesus would have made the cake. You can believe the Bible and everything, but Jesus — that's a deal breaker. Jesus is gonna make the cake," she remarked.

Philips went on to explain his theology and beliefs to the hosts of the show and revealed that his shop has stopped making all wedding cakes. The baker further noted that the decision has taken a great financial toll on his business.

In 2014, Philips was found guilty of violating Colorado's Anti-Discrimination Act by the state's Civil Rights Commission. He was ordered to undergo sensitivity training and provide the commission with updates and explanations about any cake orders he refused to take.

The Colorado Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Civil Rights Commission in 2015, prompting the baker to file a petition for appeal with the state supreme court last October.

After the Colorado Supreme Court refused to hear his case, Phillips went on to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court in July 2016.

On June 26, the U.S. Supreme Court granted an appeal in the case of Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, which sets the stage for a major legal struggle on the question of LGBT rights and religious freedom.