The problem with the analogy is that, in most of these cases, the same-sex couple is not requesting a different type of cake. They are requesting the same exact cake (same shape, same frosting, same everything). The only difference is that they plan to use the cake in a same-sex “wedding.” So, your analogy of asking for different products is not apt.
“The problem with the analogy is that, in most of these cases, the same-sex couple is not requesting a different type of cake. They are requesting the same exact cake (same shape, same frosting, same everything).”
The above does not make sense in the context of your following sentence:
“The only difference is that they plan to use the cake in a same-sex “wedding.”
If it is all the same, how could it possibly be known it is for a same sex “wedding”?
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The thing is, you can go in and on with this sort of minutia, as you are doing, but it side steps the main issue of what rights do business people have with respect to their religious or other closely held beliefs and that applies to all religions, including atheists.
Re: “The only difference is that they plan to use the cake in a same-sex “wedding.” So, your analogy of asking for different products is not apt.”
I agree with you that the analogy is not relevant. The issue to me, as a Christian, is the intent of the use of my product or service. But, that is only an issue with me if I am told what my services are to be used for.
If I am told that my services or product will be used in something that I have a religious objection to, whether that is a same-sex wedding ceremony, a NAMBLA convention, or jihadists promo-weekend at Disneyland - I will refuse to participate in that business transaction. If I pay a price, I pay a price.
This arguing is all so idiotic (not meaning you - I mean this whole religious objection = bigotry).
Back when things were not so insane, I once did some freelance business hiring myself out as a pianist to play live piano for parties (usually Christmas parties or Wedding receptions). One day I got a call from someone asking me about performing at a Christmas party. We discussed the date and times, style of music, etc. Then, the customer said to, “Oh, by the way, this is a party for a gay organization, would I have a problem with that?” I told him that, yes, I would not be comfortable in that situation and that he should probably look elsewhere.
He didn’t get upset and said he understood. I thanked him for being upfront with me about it and I gave him some suggestions as to where he could look for musicians who might be able to help him. That was that. He respected my feelings in the matter and I treated him respectfully as well. There is no reason for all this legal intimidation except for the agenda of the gay fascists.