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Re: Is it wise for Christians to link the survival of Christianity to gay discriminat
Yes. It's also a strawman. No one is saying "we don't want to serve sinners". In the Christian worldview, that would mean zero customers, up to and including the business owner. We are saying "we will not take part in activities that violate our faith."
Goshin put it well, as he usually does.
To build on his example:
If, however, the Local Swingers 101 Rep came by the restaurant, sat down at a table, and ordered the New York Strip with a fully-loaded potato (for some reason, Goshin strikes me as a steak and potatoes kind of guy), Goshin would serve him as readily as any of his other guests. It's not the identity - it's the activity.
If the objection was to homosexuality then it should not be limited to wedding day service. The idea that supplying goods/services to sinners is participating in a sin is quite a stretch.
Yes. It's also a strawman. No one is saying "we don't want to serve sinners". In the Christian worldview, that would mean zero customers, up to and including the business owner. We are saying "we will not take part in activities that violate our faith."
Goshin put it well, as he usually does.
To build on his example:
Goshin said:Say the rep for the Local Swingers 101 Club came by my restaurant, and said his group was having a big three-day event at a local hotel, featuring spouse-swapping and an orgy, and wanted my restaurant to cater and serve at the event.
Biblically, that's a sin... I'd want the right to refuse service on that basis.
If, however, the Local Swingers 101 Rep came by the restaurant, sat down at a table, and ordered the New York Strip with a fully-loaded potato (for some reason, Goshin strikes me as a steak and potatoes kind of guy), Goshin would serve him as readily as any of his other guests. It's not the identity - it's the activity.