The so-called "buycott" is in response to an "attack by homosexual activists against the Christian-owned Chick-fil-A company," the group said. They were also pleased that the chain plays "Christian music" in their stores and closes on Sunday.
Chick-fil-A's corporate purpose states that the business exists to "glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted to us" and "have a positive influence on all who come in contact with Chick-fil-A."
According to an investigation by the progressive blog EqualityMatters, the restaurant chain's charitable division has provided more than $1.1 million to anti-LGBT organizations, including the Alliance Defense Fund and Family Research Council. Because of the fast food chain's donations, students at Indiana University South Bend have pushed to have Chick-fil-A products removed from their campus. In addition, LGBT groups have initiated boycottsagainst the fast food chain.
The president of Chick-fil-A has insisted that the company is not anti-gay, but is merely operating a business according to Biblical principles and supporting healthy families.
("Healthy Families" support product pictured above)
Be seeing you.
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I don't eat a lot of fried chicken these days, but thanks for the heads up. I hope your Beltaine will be a merry one.
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Thanks.:-)
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