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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Does not eating Chick-Fil-A today mean I'll be eating crow tomorrow?
I didn't go to Chick-Fil-A today in support of the CFA Appreciation Day, but to be fair, I can't remember the last time I ate at Chick-Fil-A. In theory, I agree with the fast food chain's President and COO, Mr. Dan Cathy. I believe marriage is between a man and a woman. I do, however, think that's where our commonalities end. I don't know that his proclamation against gay marriage was a surprise. As we all know, they are closed on Sunday because the people who run the company believe in Sunday as a day to be with family. This isn't the first time CFA has talked about supporting family and values. The people who run that company believe in traditional family values. That's not news. It's also not news that Cathy is using his power and position to assert his popular opinion on a popular topic during an election year. And, who are these people lining up at Chick-Fil-A's all over the country because Mike Huckabee said so. Yes, it was former Governor of Arkansas Mike Huckabee who came up with the idea to make this CFA appreciation day. I wasn't a fan when he was running for president in 2008. I'm not a fan of the show he hosts on FOX NEWS, which I don't watch or support. He's a conservative pastor who went to a baptist theological seminary in Texas. While I'm not a conspiracy theorist, it doesn't take one to see this as an attempt to get folks riled up in an election year. Yes, I'm a Christian and once again, I feel the need to say that, in theory, I agree with Mr. Cathy. But, I don't go around saying hurtful things just because I can. I don't necessarily believe there was any hatred on his part, but I also didn't feel the love. I love on folks, and I share God (Christ) through my actions. Christ spread love. He changed people's hearts and minds by showing them love...and a miracle or two or three didn't hurt either. We are called to love God and one another. I love the sinner and hate the sin, but let he who is without sin cast the first stone. There's a kiss-in on Friday at Chick-Fil-A's nationwide sponsored by the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, also known as GLAAD. Suffice it to say, there will be supporters and protesters of that as well. Although I personally don't think the chicken sandwiches are as good as they used to be, I do plan to taste the new peach milk shake from Chick-Fil-A, and I do remember liking the raisin salad. I support Godly principles and Godly living. If eating at Chick-Fil-A today was a way to do that, then I'll be eating crow tomorrow, but I doubt it.
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Thanks for sharing your perspective. The CFA in the food court adjacent to my builing was completely overrun yesterday. The crowd was amazingly diverse. Same sex marriage seems to be one issue that brings folks together across racial lines. I am sure that some of the people standing in that long line were probably there simply because they think the chicken is good. I personally haven't patronized a CFA since I gave up meat several years ago. Even if I did still eat there, I am not sure I would quit the place altogether just because I did not agree with Dan Cathy's views on gay marriage. Nor would I rush to support CFA. I think marriage should be between two people who love each other and are willing to take on the commitment. Although I do not hold myself out as an advocate of gay rights, I am not opposed to legalization of gay marriage. I see it as more of a legal issue than a spiritual one.
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