"Insisting that the denial of service wasn't discrimination, Valdez said she wanted to be "careful not to promote or take part in anything that goes against His [God's] will", adding: "We are all sinners and no one is better than the next person. "I'm not saying this to criticise or condemn you in any way. I'm saying it out of love and sincerity. You have a gift from God and your true identity is hidden within Him.""
"In a later message, Valdez seemingly made more religious proclamations, including that God was calling Freeman "back home" and wanted to "give you peace and healing from the pain and trauma you've experienced". She went on to say: "I'll be keeping you in my personal prayers and I truly hope you receive this message not as condemnation but as love because that's exactly where it's coming from.""
"Bewildered at the response, Freeman asked on Instagram: "So, I can't purchase a wig from you because I'm gay?" before saying: "She already was following me, so I assumed she was familiar with me and my content. I'm confused because what makes the sin I commit any different from the ones she or her clients may be committing?""
A gay comedian, Norman Freeman, attempted to buy a wig from Kyla Valdez, owner of Anointed from the Top. Valdez declined to complete the order, stating she is a Christian hairstylist and would not participate in anything she believes goes against God's will. Valdez described all people as sinners, offered prayers, and suggested God was calling Freeman "back home" to receive peace and healing. Freeman publicly questioned whether the refusal was because he is gay and challenged why his actions would be judged differently from others'. The retailer's Instagram account was later deleted.
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