Forgive me if this doesn't make sense, because I am not very politically inclined:
Ok, I'm really, REALLY tired of hearing about Chick-Fil-A. Their views are not new. At all. Sooo many people have missed the point, and somehow it's becoming a political issue. Now there's conflict, A NATION DIVIDED, without any sort of understanding (or attempt to do so). Dialogue becomes a shouting match. Massive amounts of political energy and momentum is pouring into this, and away from conflicts that deserve it more; that need it more.
And to my Christian brothers and sisters who feel like our faith is under attack; no; Please, no; sincerely, I beg. I doubt highly that God is even remotely interested in animosity we have created with each other, centered around a fast food restaurant. That's pretty much that only thing anyone can say on God's behalf. In fact this whole debate at its root has very little to do with God, but here we are again fighting blindly, as we've done for far too long. Also, the Bible is not a weapon to be used against the neighbor that God called on us to love. The Bible is only to strengthen the spirit with the word of God.
I do have a favor to ask to those who feel, or have felt offended by Christianity as well. Believe as you will. As a Christian I will not judge you because that is not what I've been called to do. I do ask though that if you have a problem with a Christian, please do not make it into "the problem you have with Christians". There is so much division even within our system of beliefs that some of us are marginalized in the process. If I were to dislike an individual who happens to be gay, I'm never going to say "I dislike gay people". I'd probably say, "What a jackass this individual turned out to be", and leave the issue with them as I disassociate myself with that particular jackass. This same logic can be applied to everyone, of any perceived race, creed, or ideology. Only cooperation and understanding can be universalized, not hate. This is a Kantian notion.
And it's not a first amendment issue either. I can understand why you would think so, but hear me out. The CEO of a fast food restaurant (as well as anyone else on Earth) can believe as they wish. No one is arguing that. However, if you would notice, the notion that people are protesting against beliefs is flashed EVERYWHERE as if it were the central issue. Speaking as objectively as I can, and from my understanding of the situation, people are putting in their resistant efforts to address that they don't agree with actions. That's it. Both conflicting sides are using their first amendment rights. The first amendment is not under attack. It is alive and well, and you can settle those fears with your loyalty and patriotism intact.
A lot of rubbish is being flung at you. Take a moment to settle the storm, and instead of seeing the manifestations you will discover the inner intricacies. I call upon you to do this so that we can MOVE PAST THIS! Every time a new delicate issue occurs in the world that could be addressed faster with civilian pressure, political attention is internalized and dispersed by drawing focus to lesser issues like this. Why not talk to each other, and find out why this issue concerns those with whom you do not agree? You may find that the argument is really quite simple, and you can respect each other enough to stand stronger and more proudly as a more united nation.
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