the designation " Christian " in todays culture has wide ranging meanings, that stretch from the question everything in the bible of don firth, through to extremists that might bomb abortionist places of business. but if you are willing to give any credence to a Christian who endeavours to be faithful to the teaching of scripture, you cannot conclude that this is bigoted and homophobic, when he can quote the definition of marriage, and the disapproval of same sex unions. having a biblical conviction does not mean that ill feeling and antagonism follow. however, since the homosexual activists have already taken Christians to law for following their biblical convictions, this law will only increase this. at present Christian ministers are not obliged to marry same sex couples, but I wont hold my breath that it will stay that way indefinitely. I hope I am proved wrong , but the instances of Christians already being taken to law over conscience decisions does not induce confidence for the future.