Courageous ‘Chickin’ Fuels Culture War
TRUETT FAMILY STANCE ON BIBLICAL DEFINITION OF MARRIAGE SPARKS CONTROVERSY
July 30, 2012 – When Chick-fil-A’s Dan Cathy affirmed his stance on the sanctity of traditional marriage, advocates of same-sex marriage loudly voiced their opposition. Now both Billy Graham and Franklin Graham have issued statements expressing support for the Cathy family’s values, as well as urging people to visit Chick-fil-A on Aug. 1.
The people who know their God will display strength and take action (Daniel 11:32, NASB).
by Janet Chismar
It seems that a group of mischievous cows with poor spelling skills—or a lowly chicken, depending on your preferred logo—has become the latest symbol of America’s cultural divide.
When Dan Cathy, president and chief operating officer of Chick-fil-A, affirmed his stance on the sanctity of traditional marriage, same-sex marriage advocates loudly voiced their opposition and called for Americans to boycott the restaurant.
Days later, former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee responded by calling for a National Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day on Wednesday, Aug. 1, an action supported by both Billy Graham and Franklin Graham.
In a statement issued July 26, Billy Graham said he supported his “good friends Truett Cathy and his son Dan Cathy, and their strong stand for the Christian faith.
“Each generation faces different issues and challenges,” said Mr. Graham, “but our standard must always be measured by God’s word. I appreciate the Cathy family’s public support for God’s definition of marriage.” Continue reading ““Eat Mor Chickin” – Aug 1st – Billy Graham” →