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Chick-fil-A

7/26/2012

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Over the last several days, I have watched the Chick-fil-A controversy play out. I like Chick-fil-A food and I appreciate their values. I have been irritated, though not surprised, by the backlash this company and its’ CEO have received because of his statements. Earlier today I came across a support statement that I thought was appropriate and in good taste. I concur with its’ message and am pleased to share it with you now.

I have been incensed at the vitriolic assaults on the Chick-fil-A company because the CEO, Dan Cathy, made comments recently in which he affirmed his view that the Biblical view of marriage should be upheld. The Cathy family, led by Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy, is a wonderful Christian family who is committed to operating the company with Biblical principles and whose story is the true American success story. Starting at age 46 Truett Cathy built Chick-fil-A into a $4 billion a year enterprise with over 1600 stores. At 91, he is still active in the company, but his son Dan runs it day to day as CEO. It's a great American story that is being smeared by vicious hate speech and intolerant bigotry from the left.

The Chick-fil-A company refuses to open on Sundays so that their employees can go to church if they wish. Despite the pressure from malls, airports, and the business world to open on Sundays, they still don't. They treat customers and employees with respect and dignity.

I ask you to join me in speaking out on Wednesday, August 1 "Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day.” No one is being asked to make signs, speeches, or openly demonstrate. The goal is simple: Let's affirm a business that operates on Christian principles and whose executives are willing to take a stand for the Godly values we espouse by simply showing up and eating at Chick-fil-A on Wednesday, August 1. Too often, those on the left make corporate statements to show support for same sex marriage, abortion, or profanity, but if Christians affirm traditional values, we're considered homophobic, fundamentalists, hate-mongers, and intolerant. This effort is not being launched by the Chick Fil-A company and no one from the company or family is involved in proposing or promoting it.

There's no need for anyone to be angry or engage in a verbal battle. Simply affirm appreciation for a company run by Christian principles by showing up on Wednesday, August 1 or by participating online – tweeting your support or sending a message on Facebook.

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Victor S E Moubarak link
7/26/2012 21:25:01

We don't have Chick Fil-A in the UK.

But we do have a Government intent on re-defining marriage legally to include same sex couples.

The Catholic, Anglican and other Churches and religions have protested against this. Petitions have been started and debates as well as letters to politicians have taken place and been written.

But the Prime Minister re-affirmed his views recently that the law will be changed.

God bless.

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The Roman Collar link
7/28/2012 03:14:45

I am glad to see the churches uniting against this attack. I will continue to keep you and the Catholic Churches in the UK in my prayers. Sorry you don't have a Chick-fil-A in the UK. It really is good food.

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