Originally Posted by
Gunkman04
Denying gay marriage because it goes against your religion is like stopping people eating pizza because you are on a diet. It's selfish and rude, nowhere in the bible (or any other holy book i can think of) does it say "Thou shalt stop other people from being gay" it just says that YOU and you alone (the person reading) should not be gay. So follow that command and be at peace with the rest of the world.
If a devout Christian issues a marriage license to a same sex couple, the consequences are far beyond that of "interfering with someone's diet." To someone who does not understand or follow that person's religious beliefs, it may seem like a petty thing to do, but to them there are severe moral, social, and religious conflicts and repercussions.
The issue lies within the United State's current business laws. You're allowed to refuse service if it would hinder your ability to provide service or negatively effect your business, but you are not allowed to deny service based on the characteristics of the possible customers.
I personally believe that any business owner should have the right to deny service to anyone for any reason. Sure they will lose a sale, and possibly other sales because of their choice, but that should be the only punishment they receive as a result.
Last edited by Shmevin; Sep 17, 2015 at 08:55 AM.