One suggestion I read on this very site and I think is perfect. The Christian business owner should tell prospective gay customers "Yes, I will provide flowers, cake, whatever for your gay wedding, BUT, I will donate the profits to an organization that helps people leave the gay lifestyle...and the donation will be made in your name!"
That is an AWESOME idea! I don't see how they could legally attack that.
I suggest pulling out a large poster with Romans chapter number 1 or a contract with selected Bible verses they read before signing.
God forbid a business owner ever tells any potential customer NO.
“We won't do what you request”, so just sue me, and let the government decide if you can force me to comply with your unreasonable request for personal service.
Nea Wood, I don't care if the baker, florist, photographer, caterer or venue hall coordinator is Christian or not.
They, the service providers, have the right to refuse service to anyone.
Nor do I believe Christians in particular should be singled out and forced to associate against their will, with customers they do not wish to do business with, nor should there be any need to provide any explanation or excuse for the refusal to contract custom services.
Want to buy a cake from a bakery store?
No indications that any bakery in the USA has ever refused to sell a cake to anyone who walks into the store, and also no indication any baker/clerk has asked what sexual orientation the customer prefers to practice, before they sell the cake, or asks or cares what they plan to do with it.
Want a custom cake, and the bakery to arrange for delivery and cake set up?
Expect a few questions, and a possible refusal of service, for whatever reason, or for no obvious reason at all.
This is where Christians should applaud secular laws.
You need not ever compromise your faith, or lie, in order to comply with your faith.