Chick-fil-A (pronounced “chik fill-ay” as in
the word “filet”) is a fast-food restaurant chain which sells fried chicken
sandwiches and waffle style French-fried potatoes. On 16 June 2012, the devout Christian president of the
company, Dan Cathy, in a radio interview ignited a firestorm of criticism for
saying this when asked a question about same-sex marriage.
"I think we are inviting God's judgment on
our nation when we shake our fist at Him and say, 'We know better than you as
to what constitutes a marriage'. I pray 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.”
Supporters of same-sex marriage were outraged,
leading Thomas Menino, the mayor of Boston, to declare that he would not allow
the company to open franchises in his city. Chicago Alderman Proco Moreno announced that he would work
to block Chick-fil-A’s attempt to add any more stores in the city of
Chicago. The Mayor of Chicago,
Rahm Emanuel, declared that “Chick-fil-A values are not Chicago values.” The Mayor of San Francisco, Edwin M.
Lee, also joined into the condemnation.
Many have called this an assault on Christians
who uphold a traditional worldview and understanding of what is stated in Scripture.
Ordained Southern Baptist minister and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee called
for a national Chick-fil-A appreciation Day for today. The result: massive lines of people at
Chick-fil-A stores nationwide! As
the Chick-fil-A mascot spotted cows say, “EAT MOR CHIKIN!”
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