I guess you could consider government threats dictating a stance on one of the 5 NN’s to be as important as the NN itself?Maybe it’s just me, but I’d put the Five Non-Negotiables ahead of the Chick-Fil-A controversy. Which is not to say that it isn’t more important to some than what I’d do.
Government threats?I guess you could consider government threats dictating a stance on one of the 5 NN’s to be as important as the NN itself?
Do tell which of the Non-Negotiables is impacted by the CFA controversy?
I do believe some threats were made about permits for new restaurants?
So, then, I guess we can count on your show of support of CfA on Wednesday. As a returned Catholic, I’m sure you want to show support for their support of traditional marriage. Even if you don’t like the food, you could buy a bottle or two of their water, and if you don’t care for the taste of their water, us poor people would receive it with thanksgiving.I have ZERO animosity toward Chick Fil A. I’ve said all through this thread that they have a perfect right to believe as they choose, speak as they choose and run their business as they choose. I don’t share their dominionist beliefs, and I do have concerns about them; but that doesn’t mean I hold animosity or hatred in my heart for them. I also think their chicken and fries are soggy and tasteless, but that doesn’t require animosity either.
However, I also have ZERO animosity towards people who do NOT believe as I do and I support their right to believe as they choose, speak as they choose and run their businesses as they choose. As Catholics we are also supposed to hold no animosity towards those that do NOT share our faith-even those who hold diametrically opposing views. Supporting the rights of someone who does not share my faith does NOT mean I agree with them-which seems to be a common misconception here at CAF.
You can completely disagree with someone and still accept their inherent value as human beings, love them as Jesus did, and support their rights as Americans to express their opinions. As we do that, we find the common ground that allows us to be free to express our opinions and run our lives the way we choose.
By whom? Three, or was it just one, of those mayors? And, how long did that last? And, did they have the support of liberal organizations like the ACLU?I do believe some threats were made about permits for new restaurants?
They are against gay marriage-corporate dollars have been donated to anti-gay marriage organizations. Disney is a gay-friendly company with a higher than average number of gay employees and some of those gay CM’s have gotten married in states that allow it. Chick Fil A was supporting those folks by offering them low cost meals while condemning them with the profits.
How many threats by government to shut down free enterprise would it take for you to care?
Why would I buy food that is not only unhealthy but soggy and tasteless just to prove a point? Better to take the money I would waste on that and put it in the basket at Mass. Maybe some other Catholics might think about that too.
Talk is cheap.How many threats by government to shut down free enterprise would it take for you to care?
Why don’t you try their salads? They’re actually pretty good…
Why don’t I cook my own food and donate more to my Church? That way I know my money will be supporting Catholic causes.
That’s what I’ve been saying. One can save money and have a more healthful meal by cooking at home. And free up discretionary funds in the bargain!
But it’s not just talk - a Chicago alderman is preventing CFA from building in his ward.
Good. The LA Times and Chicago Tribune editorials lined up with this view as well.
Good - please do. The Church supports traditional marriage as well.
We’ll see how long that lasts when all involved appear before a judge.
What makes you think the judge may not feel the same way? Some oath he took or something?
I assure you that the judge will uphold the 1st Amendment. ACLU lawyers will see to it.What makes you think the judge may not feel the same way? Some oath he took or something?
