article_snippet: Karen McArthur, one of the owners, gave evidence on the second day of the high-profile legal action being heard in Belfast's County Court.
article_snippet: Co-owner Colin McArthur was also called to give evidence.
article_snippet: Daniel McArthur, general manager of Ashers has accused the commission of pursuing Daniel McArthur, general manager of Ashers family because of his family belief that marriage should only be between man and woman .
article_snippet: Co-owner Colin McArthur said: 'I spent a day or two thinking it over and wrestling with it in my own heart. '
article_snippet: Even though he was unaware of the 'ins and outs' of equality legislation, Co-owner Colin McArthur said Co-owner Colin McArthur could not compromise Co-owner Colin McArthur deeply held Christian beliefs opposing gay marriage.
article_snippet: Co-owner Colin McArthur told the court: 'we knew the decision in we conscience as Christians was one that we had to make. '
article_snippet: Throughout the hearing Mr McArthur clutched Mr McArthur husband's arm.
article_snippet: Co-owner Colin McArthur the younger has previously accused the commission of pursuing his family because of his family belief marriage should only be between man and woman.
article_snippet: Speaking ahead of the case, which began yesterday, Co-owner Colin McArthur said Co-owner Colin McArthur had been 'humbled' by the level of support from Christians worldwide and was putting Co-owner Colin McArthur God.
article_snippet: the hearing continues.