Bless you Grammy, I think you are taking the right path on this issue. We are all sinners, some looking to find our way home, and some not realizing how lost we are.
I was thinking about this issue, and I realized that if I were a baker with strong beliefs, I would do much as you do, although I would have a clear, consistent policy of not putting lettering on cakes other than scriptural passages or verse numbers of an uplifting nature. I would also explain that my business follows the principal of tithing and anyone uncomfortable with the churches and charities my business supports should consider other vendors.
Feeding people is not a sin, and telling them that you love them as the Lord loves all of us and that you are praying for their souls seems like the way we should all try to live our lives.
On a final note, you’ve made me wish I could taste one of your cakes! If I’m ever headed through Tennessee, I’ll get in touch.
Thanks GR. Fortunately I am blessed to be part of the “high end” cake business. I do mostly wedding cakes, so don’t have the writing issue, and the toppers are always part of my artwork, so don’t have bride and groom (or groom and groom) ugly topper issues. I also won’t do “over the hill”, “anatomical”, “zombie” or other ugly cakes. It’s just not in my brain to even pull it off.
My cakes are considered “artwork” rather than a commodity, like a cake from Kroger. I guess since I am called an “artist” I get more leeway on how the cake looks. ( I know, it all sounds arrogant, prideful and silly... but the wedding business is full of nonsense. I just go with the flow and take none of it seriously)
The gay wedding issue has been a very real threat to us though. Mr G and I are now very comfortable with how our position has crystalized. I guess I will just have to work with whatever sinner walks through my door. Gee.... I walk through that door!
If you make it to Tennessee, c’mon over. I’ll let you try several kinds of cake.