Interesting acknowledgement.
“..and support him, because we don’t think any artist should be forced to create for something that violates their beliefs.”
I don’t believe the owner objects to homosexuals being customers. They just don’t want to provide a special cake for a ceremony they believe to be wrong.
It should be their right to come to this conclusion and conduct themselves accordingly.
As a Christian I believe homosexuality is wrong. I do not seek to cause them harm or some form of punishment.
I think it’s a credit to these two that they understand the owner and are willing to come to his defense.
In addition to religious freedom, this can also be looked at another way: Suppose you are a corporate lawyer and specialize in contracts, taxes, etc., and someone came to you asking to defend them in a civil case like assault, robbery, etc. You would say “Sorry. Although it is true that I am a lawyer, I am not experienced in practicing that type of law.” You could also argue that taking on a job which requires experience and insights that you don’t possess could be damaging to your reputation.
The Christian baker is in a similar situation, lacking insight and experience in the gay culture.