Dear FRiend, I have always had a “live and let live” approach to this issue as well.
However, the “terrorism” comparison enters the equation when individuals are forced to, not only participate, but celebrate something that is against their deeply held beliefs. People are losing their livelihoods, their businesses, their homes, and their savings over this.
I was faced with the prospect of being asked to provide the music for a Lesbian wedding (long term customers), who decided to tie the knot when it became legal. I was afraid to answer the phone when my caller-ID indicated that they were calling me. However, I did answer (praying all the while) and the request was for something else (THANK GOD!)
Of course, I am a penniless widow, so nobody would get much if they sued me! The joke would be on them.
But the lawsuits are not about money.
They are about setting precedent and changing the laws.
Did you ever read Frank Peretti’s book, Piercing the Darkness?
Granted it’s fiction, but it deals with a scenario where a little school in a small no name town is sued and why it was picked.
It’s an interesting book.
Just because I don't care what the states allows, does not mean I don not care what the state compels.
And, of course if that's the driving concern, I'm totally on board.
But I suspect that's not the principal motive for many.
I'm Christian, but when I hear Christians talking about using the power of the state to forbid things that harm nobody but the perp, I get very uneasy.
Yeah, I understand the concept of cultural harm, societal harm etc.
But I am not my brothers babysitter and I will not allow him to be mine.