Partisan Chicken Nuggets

When Chick-fil-A President Dan Cathy came out in support of traditional marriage he came under a barrage of criticism. Now conservative Christians are coming to his aid and sticking up for him. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has organized a Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day for Aug 1 where he’s encouraging Christians to go eat at the restaurant.

This whole gay marriage controversy over Chick-fil-A is making me hungry. Not for their delicious nuggets (though those are phenomenal) but rather, it’s making me starve for the good old days where you could just go to any business you like and have absolutely no clue what the politics of the chain was.

Today, our retail shopping is starting to become partisan just like our politics. I feel like I have to check a scorecard before I go to the mall and shop. Isn’t partisan politics enough? Do I now need to check where Burger King stands on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell?” Or what Taco Bell’s position is on Roe v. Wade?

For example, I now find out that Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos is supporting same-sex unions. Does that mean I shouldn’t shop on Amazon.com anymore? On the flip side, what if you’re a liberal who LOVES those Chick-fil-A nuggets. Should you look elsewhere?

These are legitimate questions with no easy answers.

As for the Chick-fil-A controversy, it’s pretty amazing that we’ve gotten to the point in our country where someone takes a stand for traditional biblical values and HE is the one chastised for it.

That shows you how far the gay rights movement has progressed. The political question for conservative Christians is this: How do you go about stopping the gay rights agenda in its tracks? Is it possible? If so, how? Leave your comments.

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# RE: Partisan Chicken Nuggets

This blog almost brings me to tears. Our society is so divided; it grieves me. I have many family members who have been duped by listening and reacting only to voices presenting the left agenda.

Left by Nelda R., saved by grace on Jul 31, 2012 11:44 AM

Good post! I was talking with some liberal coworkers about this the other day. They all agreed that this was a freedom of speech issue, and pointed out that even the ACLU is coming to Chick-fil-A's defense. People are entitled to their opinions. There is simply no way we can survive if we only interact with people that share only our opinions.

Stop the gay rights agenda? Sorry, but not a chance. I believe the only thing we can do is hold true to our beliefs. Everyone will have to answer for themselves one day. Every gay person I ever knew was an exceptionally nice person, so this makes it very difficult for me. I will continue to do business with both Chick-fil-A and Amazon, be the best person I can be and let someone far smarter that I, the Lord, be the judge.

Left by Michael on Jul 31, 2012 1:59 PM

Pray for the homosexuals to find Jesus. You may not be able to stop the gay agenda but we might just save some from eternal hell. You can find alternative places to shop, just ask God. I no longer buy Starbucks coffee, Click-fil-A also sells good coffee. There are other book sellers out there. Try Better World Books for getting Christian books at a good price.

Left by KellieC on Jul 31, 2012 3:19 PM

Three words: Eat Mor Chikin

Left by Josh Glasstetter on Jul 31, 2012 3:32 PM

Insightful article and a sad commentary on the state of our country in relation to the Chick-fil-a flap. How amazing that a segment of our population who comprises probably less than 1% of the total population is able to influence otherwise intelligent men to support an unacceptable life style(at least to most of us). My hat is off to the founder of this company for standing up for what is right and goes against the so-called politically correct attitudes of those who hold some of the highest offices in the land. Too bad!

Left by rmiche on Jul 31, 2012 9:01 PM

Love is the answer. Stop trying to preach at us gays and just listen. All this broha over Chick fil-a does not really matter. They can believe whatever because it is not up to them to decide. It lays with lawmakers and judges to figure this out. Both sides need to cool it. I like what Michael said. Leave this up to God and stop trying be Him. If gays are damned, be AN EXAMPLE of God's saving love so that we might not be otherwise leave it to his hands.As a gay christian, I can and do see both sides of this. I trust that His grace is sufficent and I know God loves me because I love Him.

Left by jon on Aug 01, 2012 12:20 AM

You might consider gay people as human for starters.
You might consider why your god created gay people in the first place,unless you believe we were created by Satan,who was also created by your god.
You might consider that if you start treating gay people as people created by your god,the same as everyone else,the need for a battle ceases.
You might consider educating religious people about the realities of human sexuality.Ignorance does not become anyone.That is the greatest bane you face.
You might start by not telling gay people they are broken and need reparative therapy.
You might also remember that your little book of fairy tales states"whatsoever ye do unto the least of these,do ye also unto me".
Just by doing any one of these common sense things you are helping to correct your problem with the "GAY AGENDA".
Your friend,
Myles.

Left by Myles on Aug 01, 2012 12:04 PM

Confirming support of traditional values does not equal hatred.

Shockingly, elected mayors showed grave disregard toward a man of faith who showed no intention to harm or discriminate.

President Obama once supported traditional marriage, with no backlash. Millions knowingly get gas from Saudi Arabia, which puts homosexuals to death. Are all gas guzzlers haters? Other faiths uphold traditional marriage.and give to organizations that uphold their faith beliefs, but are not considered haters

No Christian should feel constrained or threatened for sharing their personal beliefs or support foundations they believe in. No one should be made to feel like a lesser person either. The reason I acted was knowing that if such intolerance is allowed to happen once, it will be easier next time to threaten another, not because of anything they have done, but because of what they believe. We learn from history, with Hitler, action came too late.

Left by dliesner on Aug 13, 2012 12:24 AM

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