Muppets at Odds with Chick-fil-A

I awoke this morning to a story concerning two of my favorite things; muppets and chicken nuggets. These two subjects are rarely mentioned in the same sentence, but that is about to change. It seems the Henson muppets were about to become a kids promotional item in a Chick-fil-A "happy meal." That was until Dan Cathy spoke out in opposition to same sex marriage and in favor of "biblical" marriage. Mr. Cathy heads up the extremely successful chicken chain where my family and I have spent a pretty penny on those delicious fowl nuggets. Henson quickly declared that their organization was accepting and inclusive of all people and would henceforth withdraw from any alignment with Chick-fil-A. Dan Cathy was asked if he were willing to retract his statement. In essence he said, "I said what I said and I meant what I said." That's not an exact quote, but it sums up his feelings pretty well.

So Gonzo and Fozzie Bear disagree with Chick-fil-A's views on same sex marriage. Okay, while I'm sure my readers know where I stand on this issue, I'm a little confused as to the controversy. Why should furry, and or slimy, talking animals be concerned with what a "born again" food chain executive believes about marriage? What involvement does that have with selling nuggets with plastic gigures in each child's meal? None. That's the point. This is a free country where differing opinions on important issues should aloowed and debated. I could have guessed both positions on marriage even before this became a news story. I expect anyone associated with Hollywood to be aligned with liberal political and social beliefs. I also know that the Cathy family is a strong Christian name in the South. It does not shock me that Dan Cathy has strong views on this subject and he is willing to express them. So what is happening? Shouldn't we be allowed to express our ideas that are shaped by our beliefs?  

Yes, we should. But the proponents of liberal social and politcal views have asserted themselves in the public arena as the front runners. They are aware of changing popular opinion. They now can brandish their left leaning swagger before us with disdain and arrogance. They know that the majority of "vocal" Americans will take their side. While, I believe the greatest part of American remains silent. As in the case of most arguments, the one who screams the loudest appears to win. I know there are many silent supporters of Biblical values because the line to the Chich-fil-A drive-thru window often winds all the way around the parking lot.

So I encourage you to speak up for what you believe. I don't believe in silencing the ones who hold views different from mine. They have every right to express their opinions. However, they do not have the right to silence mine. So go have a diet lemonade and a number 4 at your local Chick-fil-A. Support those who support Christian values. While you still can.   

Comments

[Mrsgator7]

What Dan Cathy actually said The company invests in Christian growth and ministry through its WinShape Foundation (WinShape.com). The name comes from the idea of shaping people to be winners. It began as a college scholarship and expanded to a foster care program, an international ministry, and a conference and retreat center modeled after the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove.

“That morphed into a marriage program in conjunction with national marriage ministries,” Cathy added.

Some have opposed the company’s support of the traditional family. “Well, guilty as charged,” said Cathy when asked about the company’s position. “We are very much supportive of the family — the biblical definition of the family unit. …

“We are very much committed to that,” Cathy emphasized. “We intend to stay the course,” he said. “We know that it might not be popular with everyone, but thank the Lord, we live in a country where we can share our values and operate on biblical principles.”

[Jill Riley]

AMEN!!! I completely agree. I could go on and on at how double standard this whole situation is but the bible clearly says "in this world we will have trouble, but take heart He has overcome the world." I'm glad Chick fil A is bold enough to take a stand. I'll have a spicy chicken deluxe, no cheese on a wheat bun please.

[Julia]

The religious right is silent?
hahahahahaha.

Seriously though, having an opinion is one thing. Actively pursuing laws that will squash another person's basic civil rights based on your opinion is another.
Chick-Fil-A can have all the opinons they want. It's the fact that they give money to organizations that fight to stop gay people from the basic civil right of being able to marry.
THAT's the problem. But by all means continue to be martyrs.

[Ken Duggan]

Thanks Mrsgator7 for the complete quote from Dan Cathy.

[Monica]

Sigh. I'm conservative, I don't care who gets married and how - I'm a follower of Jesus Christ, it is not my duty to judge a behavior that has nothing to do with anyone else but the people who are involved in it. I'm supposed to cloth those who have nothing to wear, feed those who have nothing to eat, and provide shelter for those who have none, I'm supposed to love my neighbor with selfless love. Constantly mentioning how homosexuality is wrong only destroys the souls of my fellow brothers and sisters - whatever sexual orientation they might have. It's not homosexuality that is destroying traditional family, it is promiscuity. If i'm gonna be speak out against anything, that will be it. No chick-fill-a for me, simply because if there was one confused 15-year-old out there, who once again felt like he is worthless and not accepted because of this statement, that's reason enough for me to skip out on the nuggets. McDonalds has good ones too...