As a Christian, I don't believe in same-sex marriage, but I certainly don't discriminate against those people who do.
But like Knightshift said, it goes both ways. Should somebody be forced to do something against beliefs because it's "discrimination" if that person doesn't. But should we really supress others freedom to do what they want?
I wouldn't want to be forced to do something against my beliefs, but at the same time, if I'm not could careful, that be discriminating against others, which would also be against my beliefs, it's a very fine line......
Again, there should be absolutely zero support for cherry picked religious beliefs. Don't piss on my leg and tell me it's raining; I have a brain, and I know better. We could always play the slippery slope game, if you like. Where does religious freedom end and abuse begin? Sure, under some circumstances that would be a difficult line to draw. Not so here. We went through this in the '60s, and the only difference between blacks and gays is... well, there really isn't a difference. People are people, and discrimination is wrong, no matter the justification.
Religious freedom is a thing in this country, it's true. So is separation of church and state. Keep your beliefs out of my politics, and I'll keep my politics out of your beliefs.
I don't think you understood what I said, but I'm not gonna argue religion and politics on a miniatures forum (and I completely agree with your entire post, so I don't think you read my post right)
either way I'm out of this thread.
If you weren't defending the "shop owners' rights are being violated too" point of view, then I guess I really don't understand what you were saying.