It’s been known for a while that the Chick-fil-A restaurant chain gives oodles of money to anti-gay groups. And now the president of the company has openly acknowledged his opposition to gay marriage by stating that he, “[prays] God’s mercy on our generation that has such a prideful, arrogant attitude to think that we have the audacity to define what marriage is about.” Wonderful. So what’s an open-minded chicken sandwich lover to do? Make your own! Click here for a recipe that will allow you to eat fried food with a bit less guilt than usual!
Head on over to the source for even more information about this brilliant recipe! [via Gawker and Buzzfeed]
sunflower / 264 posts
I will still eat there.
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awesome. totally want to try this!
peony / 1 posts
So it’s hateful to have an opinion?
I would agree with you that Chick-fil-ay was acting in hate if they participated in violence or discrimination, but they don’t. I think this is a case of backing your morals with your wallet, andthat is good. And you are doing the same thing. You are not buying from a company with standards you don’t agree with. I applaud that.The difference though, is where Chick-fil-ay has graciously and firmly stated how they feel, you have written a post that is dripping with sarcastic opinions and lacking in information. And open minded? I don’t understand how it is open minded to mock other people opinions and beliefs.
Also the foundations that you didn’t name in your post are The Marriage & Family Foundation, Exodus International and the Family Research Council. Chick-fil-ay has donated about 2 million dollars to those foundation. It’s good to post facts as well as opinions.
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If you think about it, his quote could be taken both ways…
I’d rather get the ‘wich at chick-fil-a than make it, stuff never turns out quite the same way for me.
magnolia / 1028 posts
For starters, Chick-fil-a is owned by a very Christian family (probably the kind of Christians who believe homosexuality is a sin) which is why they aren’t open on the Sabbath. Secondly, everyone’s entitled to their own values, beliefs, and opinion; we may not always agree with each other’s thoughts, like yours with Chick-fil-a, but we can all learn to agree to disagree.
Anyway, this post didn’t make me change my mind or ever think twice about Chick-fil-a… Can’t beat their waffle fries and sauces they offer!
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@Nova_Lee_Child - Beliefs and opinions can be hateful. If you believe a certain race or religion followers are a bunch of scum, that is hateful. And in my mind, the OPs mind, and many other’s minds, believing and opposing the marriage of two consenting adults when it has no effect on your life is hateful. I personally don’t see how it is any different that opposing the marriage of two people of different races. It wasn’t until 1967 when it was deemed unconstitutional to have such laws opposing these marriages, and if it wasn’t deemed so, I’m sure many southern states would have continued to have such laws because of their beliefs and opinions.
Religiously justified hate is still hate.
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I stopped eating at chick-fil-a, because they give oodles of money to mercy ministries, who have been accused numerous amounts of times of being a cult and taking advantage of very sick young women with psychiatric issues. And that is wrong. Opinions aside.
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@Digital_Angel21@xanga - THIS.
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I’m totally going to try this! Only thing is… I’m not too keen on pickles..
sunflower / 264 posts
@Digital_Angel21@xanga - It’s possible to have very different opinions on the definition of marriage, and not hate anyone.
I am not necessarily against gay marriage, but I disagree with it. Does that make sense? I think it should be possible, but I think marriage is technically between a man and a woman. I have no hatred for homosexuals whatsoever. I disagree, but I love them. I truly do. I know many people like myself.
I also know some people like the ones you’re describing who truly dehumanize others and hate them (like the Westboro crowd). But Focus on the Family, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, etc., aren’t those people.