The thing about citing the bible to support public policy is that WE NEVER AGREED TO LIVE UNDER YOUR BIBLE. In fact, our government was founded on the precept that we NEVER EVER EVER HAVE TO LIVE BY the bible. So don't get into bible debates- just say Who CARES what your book says- show me where the CONSTITUTION says that.
'There are three sides to every story. My side, your side, and the truth. And no one is lying. Memories shared serve each one differently'
-Robert Evans-
'There are three sides to every story. My side, your side, and the truth. And no one is lying. Memories shared serve each one differently'
-Robert Evans-
'There are three sides to every story. My side, your side, and the truth. And no one is lying. Memories shared serve each one differently'
-Robert Evans-
To say that all Christians are intolerant is ridiculous. The Catholic Church has been tolerating child molestation for centuries.
It's just part of the fabric of our society that some people need to feel superior to someone else. Rahm Emanuel wants to stop Chick-Fil-A from opening a couple stores in Chicago because it's not the kind of values they want for Chicago. This where there were over 40 murders last month.( Mostly blacks killing blacks and blacks are more anti-gay than most groups.)
If you want sanity the only place to look is in your heart because society will not give you satisfaction. Fortunately, most people are reasonable and recognize hatred and stupidity.
Everyone is free to avoid the chain just like the people who agree with their intolerant view are free to avoid Broadway.
Heck, it's no better in my town. The right wing candidate for mayor is proud to be gay and the liberal candidate is a dick who assaulted a TSA worker because his luggage wasn't first off the plane.
Apparently, Chick-fil-A has either already issued, or will tomorrow issue, a press statement saying that the company is "getting out of the marriage debate." If this is true...ummmm...TOO LATE?
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
Apparently, Chick-fil-A has either already issued, or will tomorrow issue, a press statement saying that the company is "getting out of the marriage debate."
That's why everyone is talking about it. That statement is what made this news.
Priests who molest children and or protect those molesters = Need our forgiveness and prayers to help guide them.
The Pope is the true evil facing the church today. No one man has turned people away from God more than the teachings of the Catholic church.
'There are three sides to every story. My side, your side, and the truth. And no one is lying. Memories shared serve each one differently'
-Robert Evans-
I mean, I get that not everyone stays informed about EVERYTHING, but I'm so tired of people framing this as being about what Cathy said and not what Cathy (and his company's money) does.
I guess I'm really glad I don't eat chicken, because this dilemma just seems so... Faustian to so many people.
Our very own Mayor Bloomberg has elected not to stand up against Chick-Fil-A the way officials in Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, and Philadelphia have.