Two Can Play This Game

On this day after the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) heard oral arguments for/against redefining marriage in America, I think conservation Christians need to give the gay activists a little of their own medicine.  The tactic expressed in this blog posting is worthy of your reading and reaction.

Radical activists in the gay community have certainly forced gay acceptance from Christians – making not only their position, but also their tactics, anti-Christian.  They are deliberately targeting the Christian wedding industry – from cake-makers, to caterers, to photographers, to the bed-and-breakfast owners.  Christians who refuse to provide services to gay couples on moral grounds are being sued for anti-discrimination violations, experiencing unwanted publicity, and in many cases going out of business.  [This is classic Fascists strategy.]  I’ve written (in the past) on any number of these attacks by gay activists toward Christian business people.  The days to come will most certainly have many more.

So, what are Christians to do?

Father John Zuhlsdorf, a priest and blogger in Madison, Wisconsin has arrived at a solution for all these lawsuits that could turn the issue completely on its head.  He counsels a big ‘Yes’ for any gay-wedding requests, with a few promises written into the contract.  He says to tell them that the food and services will be just fine.  “And then inform them that all of the money that they pay for the services will be donated to a traditional pro-family lobby.  If it is something like catering, where your employees have to be there to provide services, tell them that all your people will smile, be professional, and every one of them will be wearing crucifixes and have the Holy Family embroidered on their uniforms.  Then show them pictures of your uniforms. When the truck pulls up, speakers will be playing ‘Immaculate Mary.’  Show them the truck and play the music.”

Father Zuhlsdorf goes on to say, “If they’re appalled, then say, ‘Oh, you would be offended by that? I’m so sorry.  You approached us because we are Christians.  Right?  We are happy to provide services for you and we are grateful that you chose to come to our Christian catering business.  We just want to be of help.’  Then tell them that you will take out an ad in the paper to let everyone know what you did with their money, thanking them by name for their business so that you could make the contribution.”

Brent Bozell, founder and president of the Media Research Center, says in this way, no one is refused service or suffers ‘discrimination’ in this scenario; and the caterer’s conscience is intact.  Leftist lawyers and judges don’t get to levy fines.  But if gay couples want to force their lifestyle on others, it naturally follows that religious believers should push their beliefs more elaborately as well.

Rev. Dr. Kenneth L. Beale, Jr.

Chaplain (Colonel-Ret), U.S. Army

Pastor, Ft. Snelling Memorial Chapel