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MommaFrog · 1st Nov 2011, 12:18 PM

Just read this, thought others might be intrested... sooo not eating their delicious chicken for a while now...

Report: Chick-fil-A donated nearly $2 million to anti-gay causes in 2009 – LGBTQ Nation

DhammaGamer · 1st Nov 2011, 12:38 PM

I have never heard of this restaurant before. Where do they originate from?

Emberstone · 1st Nov 2011, 12:40 PM

I have only heard of them because of their long history of supporting anti-gay groups.

MommaFrog · 1st Nov 2011, 01:03 PM

I think they are prevalent mostly in the south... there's 2 in Gainesville, an hour south of me....

thecat06 · 1st Nov 2011, 01:14 PM

There are some of those here in ohio as well

Zontar · 1st Nov 2011, 01:24 PM

Samuel Cathy is a staunch Southern Baptist and echoes of this ripple through his company. Among them, the chain is closed on Sundays, and their mission statement includes a statement on "honoring the glory of God."

The Southern Baptist Convention and homosexuality are pretty much mutually exclusive, so it should come as no surprise that they donate to "pro-family" groups. To them, it's all part of "honoring the glory of God."

Personally, I wouldn't want to give my money to someone who invests a considerable amount of time propagating such nonsense.

excuseyou77 · 1st Nov 2011, 01:28 PM

I haven't eaten there in a long time, but reading this makes me want to take my Chik-Fil-A card out of my wallet and cut it up.

fiddledeedee · 1st Nov 2011, 01:51 PM

I went to one in SC this summer, and they had Christian music playing through the place; this news doesn't suprise me, though it is a pity. I shall have to ask my aunt not to go there again if we do another road trip.

Revan · 1st Nov 2011, 02:07 PM

This was kinda back in 2009...old news really...but still they are anti-gay i believe...

RedState · 1st Nov 2011, 05:24 PM

It's a very devout Conservative Christian organization...it originated outside of Atlanta I think. They routinely give to traditional organizations, which is their right. It is also within the right, and appropriate, for those that disagree with their views to show their disagreement with their wallets and go elsewhere.

I personally don't ever eat there because their food is terrible for you and I hardly ever eat fast food...but I will say their chocolate milkshakes are UNGODLY divine...my god those things are good.

MommaFrog · 1st Nov 2011, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revan

This was kinda back in 2009...old news really...but still they are anti-gay i believe...

The 2009 tax records are the most recent to be released, and that's what this is based off of...

PerfectInsanity · 1st Nov 2011, 07:33 PM

Does anyone know if In&Out Burger supports anti-gay crap too? I ate there with friends recently and one of them pointed out that the bottom of the cups and fry/burger baggies have references to the bible (e.g. John 3:16). I never really saw what all the fuss was about their food in the first place, but learning this info. makes me want to not frequent their establishment for another reason entirely (especially if they donate to anti-gay "family" causes). It would kinda be in keeping with the whole 1950's atmosphere they've got going on though!

NoPlanB · 1st Nov 2011, 09:57 PM

Chick-Fil-A is too good to give up. <3

I know the family of the founder of the chain and they're pretty awesome people.

Emberstone · 1st Nov 2011, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PerfectInsanity

Does anyone know if In&Out Burger supports anti-gay crap too? I ate there with friends recently and one of them pointed out that the bottom of the cups and fry/burger baggies have references to the bible (e.g. John 3:16). I never really saw what all the fuss was about their food in the first place, but learning this info. makes me want to not frequent their establishment for another reason entirely (especially if they donate to anti-gay "family" causes). It would kinda be in keeping with the whole 1950's atmosphere they've got going on though!

you sure that is in and out. thats what carl's jr does.

reallyrandomguy · 1st Nov 2011, 10:58 PM

Yes, In N Out does have bible verses on certain paper items. I know that the cups have verses, as do the wrappers for the burgers.

Going back to the Chick-Fil-A question, I would probably eat there so I wasn't offending anyone I knew. For example, I had to cast an actor who absolutely LOVED! Chick-Fil-A. I didn't say anything, but I ate there. I'm honestly sort of neutral to the entire thing. Yeah, they gave money to an anti-LGBT group. I don't think that's bad enough to protest it outright. If they discriminate against people in their stores, that's a differently story. Otherwise, what they choose to do with their money is their choice.

J Snow · 2nd Nov 2011, 02:13 AM

I only know of one Chick-Fil-A around her its in a mall food court. I was with my mother and she was really excited to get it, but it was actually closed because it was sunday and they do not operate on the Sabbath day. I could tell my mom was deeply conflicted. She very Christian (Well, Catholic and they aren't super well know for take the Sabbath that strictly anyway...) but on the other hand she wanted some chicken!

I've only had the food a couple times before, but I can say I probably won't give them any business in the future now. Its not outstanding enough that its a huge sacrifice for me anyway...

Shades of Gray · 2nd Nov 2011, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revan

This was kinda back in 2009...old news really...but still they are anti-gay i believe...

That may be so, but this was the first time I heard about it.

I already hated their commercials...now when I see one I'm going to feel like throwing the remote at it, lol.

Shevanel · 2nd Nov 2011, 09:45 AM

I wouldn't care about how a restaurant may choose to spend their money. It's all about the food. If it's good enough, I'll go there.

Don't see the fuss at all.

Hot Pink · 2nd Nov 2011, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shevanel

I wouldn't care about how a restaurant may choose to spend their money. It's all about the food. If it's good enough, I'll go there.

Don't see the fuss at all.

The fuss is about that if you eat there, you're giving more money to the opponents of marriage equality. You're personally helping a hateful cause.

Shevanel · 2nd Nov 2011, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hot Pink

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shevanel

I wouldn't care about how a restaurant may choose to spend their money. It's all about the food. If it's good enough, I'll go there.

Don't see the fuss at all.

The fuss is about that if you eat there, you're giving more money to the opponents of marriage equality. You're personally helping a hateful cause.

Must be a hateful person I suppose. =]

1st Nov 2011, 12:18 PM	#1
MommaFrog EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: All but family Location: Lake City, Fl Age: 21 Posts: 711 Join Date: Oct 2011	Chick-Fil-A anti-gay??? Just read this, thought others might be intrested... sooo not eating their delicious chicken for a while now... Report: Chick-fil-A donated nearly $2 million to anti-gay causes in 2009 – LGBTQ Nation __________________ It's hard to answer the question "what's wrong" when nothings right. Maybe one day it will be ok again. That's all I want. I don't care what it takes. I just want to be ok again.

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DhammaGamer EC Addict Full Member Gender: MtF Orientation: Queer <3 Out Status: The closet is falling apart around me!!! Location: Michigan Age: 25 Posts: 372 Join Date: Sep 2011	Re: Chick-Fil-A anti-gay??? I have never heard of this restaurant before. Where do they originate from?

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Emberstone Flappychap Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Oregon, USA Age: 28 Posts: 5,599 Join Date: May 2008	Re: Chick-Fil-A anti-gay??? I have only heard of them because of their long history of supporting anti-gay groups. __________________ TYPE YOUR NAME: Cory. TYPE YOUR NAME WITH YOUR ELBOW: vcoiptryu SLAM YOUR FACE ON THE KEYBOARD: About three things I was absolutely positive. First, Edward was a vampire. Second, there was a part of him - and I didn't know how potent that part might be - that thirsted for my blood. And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him.

1st Nov 2011, 01:03 PM	#4
MommaFrog EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: All but family Location: Lake City, Fl Age: 21 Posts: 711 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: Chick-Fil-A anti-gay??? I think they are prevalent mostly in the south... there's 2 in Gainesville, an hour south of me.... __________________ It's hard to answer the question "what's wrong" when nothings right. Maybe one day it will be ok again. That's all I want. I don't care what it takes. I just want to be ok again.

1st Nov 2011, 01:14 PM	#5
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1st Nov 2011, 01:24 PM	#6
Zontar Mister Funny Man Full Member Gender: Male Location: Binghampton, NY Posts: 1,539 Join Date: Oct 2010	Re: Chick-Fil-A anti-gay??? Samuel Cathy is a staunch Southern Baptist and echoes of this ripple through his company. Among them, the chain is closed on Sundays, and their mission statement includes a statement on "honoring the glory of God." The Southern Baptist Convention and homosexuality are pretty much mutually exclusive, so it should come as no surprise that they donate to "pro-family" groups. To them, it's all part of "honoring the glory of God." Personally, I wouldn't want to give my money to someone who invests a considerable amount of time propagating such nonsense. __________________ Get up and open your eyes...Don't ever let yourself ever fall down... Get through it and learn how to fly...I know you'll find a way...today. -Days of the New, "Dirty Road"

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excuseyou77 EC Addict Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: my mom, few friends Location: Duluth, GA Age: 26 Posts: 834 Join Date: Oct 2007	Re: Chick-Fil-A anti-gay??? I haven't eaten there in a long time, but reading this makes me want to take my Chik-Fil-A card out of my wallet and cut it up. __________________ "I am human and I need to be loved, just like everybody else does."

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fiddledeedee 22/12-31/12+X! Full Member Gender: Complicated female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: Most, sans Dad Location: England Age: 15 Posts: 1,128 Join Date: May 2011	Re: Chick-Fil-A anti-gay??? I went to one in SC this summer, and they had Christian music playing through the place; this news doesn't suprise me, though it is a pity. I shall have to ask my aunt not to go there again if we do another road trip. __________________ A problem should be measured not by the cause of the problem but by the consequences it has on a person. ~ Anfauglith

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Revan EC Addict Full Member Gender: M for MEEP! Orientation: Mutant and Proud Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Windsor, Ontario Age: 24 Posts: 6,569 Join Date: Jun 2005	Re: Chick-Fil-A anti-gay??? This was kinda back in 2009...old news really...but still they are anti-gay i believe... __________________ "Is there some reason my coffee isn't here? Has she died or something?" - Miranda Priestly. Strength is not defined by physical capacity, but by indomitable will. ~ Mahatma Gandhi Procrastination is like masturbation, in the end you just wind up screwing yourself.

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RedState The Grendel to Everyone's Beowulf Full Member Gender: Male Out Status: 2 Location: The Southeastern Conference Age: 30 Posts: 1,448 Join Date: Aug 2008	Re: Chick-Fil-A anti-gay??? It's a very devout Conservative Christian organization...it originated outside of Atlanta I think. They routinely give to traditional organizations, which is their right. It is also within the right, and appropriate, for those that disagree with their views to show their disagreement with their wallets and go elsewhere. I personally don't ever eat there because their food is terrible for you and I hardly ever eat fast food...but I will say their chocolate milkshakes are UNGODLY divine...my god those things are good. __________________

1st Nov 2011, 07:33 PM	#12
PerfectInsanity Now I know I'm living for who I am Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay dude Out Status: Most family & friends; more in due time Location: Arizona Age: 25 Posts: 161 Join Date: Sep 2011	Re: Chick-Fil-A anti-gay??? Does anyone know if In&Out Burger supports anti-gay crap too? I ate there with friends recently and one of them pointed out that the bottom of the cups and fry/burger baggies have references to the bible (e.g. John 3:16). I never really saw what all the fuss was about their food in the first place, but learning this info. makes me want to not frequent their establishment for another reason entirely (especially if they donate to anti-gay "family" causes). It would kinda be in keeping with the whole 1950's atmosphere they've got going on though! __________________ "You do what you love and fuck the rest"--Little Miss Sunshine

1st Nov 2011, 09:57 PM	#13
NoPlanB This is a warning, a courtesy call Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Homoromantic asexual Out Status: Still in the closet Location: Michigan Age: 20 Posts: 289 Join Date: Dec 2010	Re: Chick-Fil-A anti-gay??? Chick-Fil-A is too good to give up. <3 I know the family of the founder of the chain and they're pretty awesome people. __________________ We all want to be somebody We just need a taste of who we are We all want to be somebody We're willing to go, but not that far

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reallyrandomguy Member Regular Member Gender: Gender: Meh. Sex: Male. Orientation: I like boys. Out Status: The 'rents, friends, and anyone who asks. Location: San Francisco Bay Area Age: 18 Posts: 30 Join Date: Oct 2010	Re: Chick-Fil-A anti-gay??? Yes, In N Out does have bible verses on certain paper items. I know that the cups have verses, as do the wrappers for the burgers. Going back to the Chick-Fil-A question, I would probably eat there so I wasn't offending anyone I knew. For example, I had to cast an actor who absolutely LOVED! Chick-Fil-A. I didn't say anything, but I ate there. I'm honestly sort of neutral to the entire thing. Yeah, they gave money to an anti-LGBT group. I don't think that's bad enough to protest it outright. If they discriminate against people in their stores, that's a differently story. Otherwise, what they choose to do with their money is their choice.

2nd Nov 2011, 02:13 AM	#16
J Snow EC Addict Regular Member Gender: Sex - Male, Gender -Female/bigender/not quite sure Orientation: Primarily interested in men. Out Status: fairly out about sexuality, gender not so much Location: Des Moines, Iowa Age: 22 Posts: 1,392 Join Date: Aug 2011	Re: Chick-Fil-A anti-gay??? I only know of one Chick-Fil-A around her its in a mall food court. I was with my mother and she was really excited to get it, but it was actually closed because it was sunday and they do not operate on the Sabbath day. I could tell my mom was deeply conflicted. She very Christian (Well, Catholic and they aren't super well know for take the Sabbath that strictly anyway...) but on the other hand she wanted some chicken! I've only had the food a couple times before, but I can say I probably won't give them any business in the future now. Its not outstanding enough that its a huge sacrifice for me anyway...

2nd Nov 2011, 09:45 AM	#18
Shevanel One Is Light. One Is Dark. Full Member Gender: The Dude Orientation: Bi-Winning Out Status: Everybody and Your Mom. Location: Bolivar, Ohio (From NY though) Age: 21 Posts: 7,672 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: Chick-Fil-A anti-gay??? I wouldn't care about how a restaurant may choose to spend their money. It's all about the food. If it's good enough, I'll go there. Don't see the fuss at all. __________________ If there were no rewards to reap, No loving embrace to see me through this tedious path I've chosen here, I certainly would've walked away by now. Gonna wait it out... Be patient.

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