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[Fpoonsie]

I thought being a Christian WAS following the bible?

Being CHRISTian should be about following the NT; Jewish, the Old.

It never is, though...at least as far as those crazy fundamentalist Jesus freaks are concerned.

[Edward]

Well what do you think about the topic, Ed. Do you think people have a right to be up in arms over a company publically admitting they are a Christian based company and do not believe in gay marriage?

I think it's a little mis-guided to think you won't get backlash when making a public statement like that - but I'm talking about what you think personally about the situation.

In this particular situation, I think people might have the right to be up in arms, however I agree it's stupid for them to be up in arms, especially given my experience working at Chick-fil-a. I also agree that it's was dumb on CFA's part to make that statement and not expect a public backlash.

The reason it is misguided for Chick fil a to make that statement is the fact that Christians have been trying to suprese the rights of gay people for decades and there's a growing amount of people in this country who have had enough of it.

[DPG21920]

the bible addresses sexuality but never same sex marriage directly.

I don't see how you can say people being denied marriage due to sexual orientation isn't discrimination.

There are different interps on that. Point is, marriage under a Christian ceremony is a function of their belief system and being denied marriage based on their belief isn't discrimination IMO.

If that is, then so is everything else for that matter (not being allowed into a women's college if you are man, a rabbi not performing a Jewish marriage for non-Jewish couples ...), where do you draw the line on "discrimination" and being allowed to have a belief system?

If you run a business, you have the right to refuse service, this is really no different.

If Chick was not serving gay people food or not hiring workers because they are gay - I get that. But simply saying that you a part of a Christian belief system and part of that belief is not believing in Gay marriage is not discrimination.

That was my only point and this type of convo is way off the topic.

[baseline bum]

I would say I'm boycotting them, but I don't eat fast food more than maybe 15 times a year anyways, so who cares.

[leemajors]

There are different interps on that. Point is, marriage under a Christian ceremony is a function of their belief system and being denied marriage based on their belief isn't discrimination IMO.

If that is, then so is everything else for that matter (not being allowed into a women's college if you are man, a rabbi not performing a Jewish marriage for non-Jewish couples ...), where do you draw the line on "discrimination" and being allowed to have a belief system?

If you run a business, you have the right to refuse service, this is really no different.

If Chick was not serving gay people food or not hiring workers because they are gay - I get that. But simply saying that you a part of a Christian belief system and part of that belief is not believing in Gay marriage is not discrimination.

That was my only point and this type of convo is way off the topic.

In the US to have a legal marriage you have to obtain a marriage license that has nothing to do with Christianity. It's licensed by a government agency. not a church. Were you going somewhere with this?

You guys can get married, you can't because of this which I am using to discriminate against you. is pretty clear cut.

[Spurminator]

You can agree or disagree, but people shouldn't be outraged out others beliefs as long as they are not discriminating against others or harming their rights as humans.

This whole controversy stems from them giving regular donations to groups who actively oppose gay rights. There's nothing wrong with a private business having a religious culture, but if they are a part of the organized effort to deny rights to others based on those religious beliefs, it's absolutely understandable that the people most affected would avoid doing business with them.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

If anything this'll just produce more annoying "likes" on everyone's Newsfeed(facebook).

And what's even more funny is wasn't Henson a christian scientist. SMH

[DPG21920]

This whole controversy stems from them giving regular donations to groups who actively oppose gay rights. There's nothing wrong with a private business having a religious culture, but if they are a part of the organized effort to deny rights to others based on those religious beliefs, it's absolutely understandable that the people most affected would avoid doing business with them.

I fully agree with that and that is their right as the consumer. Just like the business has rights. That is the entire point. Why all the outrage now when Chick has made it widely known they are a Christian company and with that knowing their stance on Gay marriage.

I agree people shouldn't do business with them if they don't agree - I just think it's silly that based on the above they get all up in arms over it (even though I fully know how sensitive this topic is and the reality of how things like this work).

[Trainwreck2100]

Its fake

[DPG21920]

Shocking

[ploto]

Why all the outrage now when Chick has made it widely known they are a Christian company and with that knowing their stance on Gay marriage.

Plenty of people who consider themselves to be Christian do not oppose the government issuing a license to a same sex couple to get married. I don't think a company saying they are Christian automatically implies they will spend money to try to prevent states from allowing gay marriage.

That being said-- they have the right to say what they want about gay marriage and people have the right to say what they think about them in response and to quit eating there if they so choose.

[VBM]

Sucks to live in Boston...those chicken sandwiches are the

[Edward]

I seriously don't get why people think Chick fil a is that good. It's nothing special at all, and it's not nearly as healthy as some people think it is. The filets are deep fried just like chicken at any other fast food restaurant.

[DPG21920]

Grilled chicken - sub the fries for fruit cup son!

[Edward]

those grilled chicken fillets are overpriced and are usually sitting under a heater for several hours before being served. You'd be better off buying some kind of chicken lean cuisine for 1/3 the price.

On top of that, imo their grilled chicken tastes like . There's absolutely nothing special about it.

[monosylab1k]

Boston - we love gays and hate n!ggers!

[jag]

Also, don't get why people get so up in arms over this stuff. They have made it known that it is a Christian based company and that this is their beliefs.They didn't say they hate gay people - but that they don't believe in gay marriage.

Thats no different than political people saying similar things and as long as they aren't discriminating against their employees or customers it should be ok with them having their own belief system. If you dont agree with their position I fully understand, but I don't get all the rage for a company just stating their already widely know beliefs (every Chick is closed on Sundays for a reason).

I fully agree with that and that is their right as the consumer. Just like the business has rights. That is the entire point. Why all the outrage now when Chick has made it widely known they are a Christian company and with that knowing their stance on Gay marriage.

I agree people shouldn't do business with them if they don't agree - I just think it's silly that based on the above they get all up in arms over it (even though I fully know how sensitive this topic is and the reality of how things like this work).

I agree. Well said. It doesnt seem like the Tolerant Police are being very tolerant of Chick-fil-a being a company founded on Christian beliefs.

[Trainwreck2100]

Plenty of people who consider themselves to be Christian do not oppose the government issuing a license to a same sex couple to get married. I don't think a company saying they are Christian automatically implies they will spend money to try to prevent states from allowing gay marriage.

That being said-- they have the right to say what they want about gay marriage and people have the right to say what they think about them in response and to quit eating there if they so choose.

Wrong they don't mind giving the s a license so long as it doesn't say marriage on it. Like civil union license

[Clipper Nation]

My only issue with the statement is just that nobody looks to a fast food restaurant for moral guidance, so why risk the backlash? I support gay marriage and I'm repulsed by Chick-Fil-A's stance, but they're a private company that are allowed to hold their views, tbh....

[baseline bum]

I seriously don't get why people think Chick fil a is that good. It's nothing special at all, and it's not nearly as healthy as some people think it is. The filets are deep fried just like chicken at any other fast food restaurant.

But they have pickles on the sandwich!

[baseline bum]

Boston - we love gays and hate n!ggers!

I'm confused; what do they think of the people in their jails then?

[DMC]

Sock puppet marketing has been around for a long time, even before the magic elixir that the "random" audience member drinks and feels better suddenly.

[The Gemini Method]

Yeah, I'm not sure why people even clamor for the sandwiches--they're overpriced and you can cook/find better sandwiches for the same price at other establishment. I think the fact that they're overtly Christian is a deterrent for me, but this is more so reason for me to not choose the restaurant as an option for a quick bite.

[Fpoonsie]

Is it really that expensive? I can get a #1 w/ fries and a water for UNDER $5.

Some broke ass s on ST. GotDAMN!

[Th'Pusher]

Grilled chicken - sub the fries for fruit cup son!

Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich
The chargrilled chicken sandwich is a better choice in terms of fat content. Each sandwich contains 300 calories, 3.5g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 38g carbohydrate and 29g protein. The sandwich is still not a heart-healthy sandwich, as it contains 1120mg sodium, or 47 percent of the daily recommended value.


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