Chick-fil-A bracing for Round 2
(Updated 6:21 p.m.)
While chickens are running for the hills and competitors are turning green with envy, Chick-fil-A accountants have to be giddy over Wednesday’s packed restaurants as patrons bought chicken sandwiches in droves to show support for company President and COO Dan Cathy.
The question now is whether there will be a repeat of the crowds Friday when gays and lesbians are expected to turn out for a “National Same-Sex Kiss Day” to protest Cathy’s recent warnings that the nation is “inviting God’s judgment” because it is trying to “redefine” marriage as anything but being a union between and man and woman.
The Atlanta-based privately held company said it had a record sales day Wednesday, though it didn’t provide specifics Thursday in comments to the AJC. “While we don’t release exact sales numbers, it was an unprecedented day.”
As for the fallout over Cathy’s recent comments, the company earlier said, “Going forward, our intent is to leave the policy debate over same-sex marriage to the government and political arena.”
Thousands of people in metro Atlanta and across the nation packed restaurants for Wednesday’s “Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day” led by former presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee. The former Arkansas governor told Fox News the day’s success went beyond “anything I could have imagined.”
Huckabee also said he doesn’t oppose Friday’s protest, “As long as they’re orderly. As long as they don’t disrupt the flow of customers and traffic,” he told Fox.
Friday’s “Kiss Day” is being sponsored by the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, which has called for a boycott of Chick-fil-A not only for Cathy’s comments but also for the millions of dollars GLAAD says Chick-fil-A, through its WinShape philanthropic wing, has donated to groups that lobby against legalization of same-sex marriage. In its “Skip the Sandwich” campaign, GLAAD wants patrons to take the $6.50 they would pay approximately for a meal and donate the money to gay and lesbian rights groups, and post “Kiss Day” pictures on the Internet.
Even some of Chick-fil-A’s competitors appear to be trying to catch some of the attention. According to CNN, some Wendy’s franchises in the Carolinas erected signs outside their restaurants that said, “We Stand With Chick-fil-A.”
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CFA Cows come out!
August 2nd, 2012
6:24 pm
NEWS FLASH! More proof that Chic-Fil-A does not discriminate. NEWS FLASH! Though not “Confirmed” at this time, it has been reported the CFA Cow’s are expected to show their “Utter” most support at “Kiss Off” Friday with the new catch phrase, “We’re Steer, and we’re here!” So just everyone please stop hating and “Eat More Chichen!”
Atl
August 2nd, 2012
6:25 pm
As I believe someone stated, the bible defines marriage as the union between a man and a woman for the purpose of procreation. At the time the term ‘marriage’ was defined, and until about the 15th century, love more often than not had little to do with marriages, as they were more often than not arranged by the betrothed’s parents for strategic or financial gain. I have many gay friends whom I love dearly, and pray each day that every US state recognizes their love for each other and legally recognizes their civil unions and gives them the benefits concurrent therewith, to wit, tax/insurance/credit advantages. I also think there is nothing wrong with gay people adopting and caring for children who would otherwise not have loving parents. However, marriage is a very specific term which I must reluctantly admit refers to the union between a man and a woman. Sorry everybody
Dumb laws
August 2nd, 2012
6:28 pm
so, the Truth… you are psychic?
MamaS
August 2nd, 2012
6:28 pm
Truett Cathy has for many years both hired and served gays and lesbians without discrimination. He also has given employees scholarships, opportunities to manage franchises, free marriage counseling and free legal assistance, every Sunday off of work, and free camp experiences for the children in the many children’s homes he funds – both in the US and in Brazil. He has done all this as a Christian. He has done more good for more people than Donald Trump!
He has a right to express his PERSONAL views to a Christian reporter for publication in a Christian newspaper.
I stood in line for 90 minutes to support him yesterday and I will make it a point to eat there even more frequently than I have — Chik-Fil-A equals Freedom of Speech. I will also boycott Chicago since that seems to be the politically correct way to react to another person’s opinion.
Walter Little, Jr.
August 2nd, 2012
6:34 pm
I have to say, some of these vicious comments I’ve read – that I’m assuming were made by both gays and heterosexuals – don’t seem in step with friends that I have that are gay. I’ve never heard them make vicious or hurtful statements about something they didn’t agree with . . . they would just work to change it. It makes me wonder if the comments are being made by a person or persons who are trying to stir the pot.
Let's get along
August 2nd, 2012
6:34 pm
My hope this Friday is that every homosexual and heterosexual will take their partner to Chick-Fil-A and KISS. Have a peach milkshake while you are there too
Tommy M.
August 2nd, 2012
6:40 pm
It seems pretty simple to me:
God will judge the gays based on who they love.
God will judge these Christians on who they hate.
MiltonMan
August 2nd, 2012
6:42 pm
Shove it clown mayors of Boston, Chicago & Washington DC – all idiot democrats.
JB
August 2nd, 2012
6:42 pm
Can you imagine ANY conservative Mayor stating to the public that they wanted to ban any on going well run business ( Say Starbucks) from opening ANY MORE stores in their city because they were against gays. Do you think it would lead the evening news? This is silly. Most folks in realville oppose gay marriage. Hollywood and the progressive press have tried to create a “shock value” to oppose it.
Oh course there’s lot’s of response on the AJC blog because ATL is one of the top 2 or 3 Meccas for gays. Don’t eat there. And if you push it, CFA will get stronger and the push back for gays will get louder and stronger. Yesterday from LA to Miami, it was pretty powerful.
Romans 1
August 2nd, 2012
6:47 pm
Romans 1, God gave them over to a reprobate mind.Anybody can look at two penises and tell they
do not fit together.nor do two vagina’s.The Apostle Paul called it,”working that which is unseemly.”
God loves sodomites, he doesn’t their sin.
Kiss......OFF ! ! ! !
August 2nd, 2012
6:47 pm
Hooray for Mike Huckabee and all at CFA, as well as all Americans who do not support marriage between anything other than a man & woman!! CFA and Dan Cathy have done more for our country, and especially our children, than any other restaurant around. He has set a great example for our youth who have worked there and never – ever has CFA discriminated against anyone in the Gay/Queer/Lesbian community! They hire any and all who are competent….period. Now this precious man and everyone else has the legal right to disagree with the gays/queers/lesbians. Just because he and the vast majory of Americans disagree does NOT MEAN that they HATE these people. They just don’t believe as they do!! It has long since been proven that the majority (not all, but a vast majority) of gays/queers/lesbians were taken advantage of during a very vulnerable time in their lives by another gay/queer/lesbian who was older and so called “supportive” of them, leading them to their “new life.” I feel actually sorry for them, do not hate them, yet remain steadfast that it is wrong. I am sick and tired of this 1-2% in our country trying to “force their beliefs on us” by making spectacles of themselves in public places. If that’s what you wish to be and do, go back to the closet and have at it. Don’t embarass yourselves in public, but most importantly respect our children and do not make a spectacle in front of our children – that is all out WRONG! I can’t even believe I live in a country that ever allowed a queer/gay couple to “adopt” a child – it was and is still unimaginable to me…children are our most precious gift and innocent and deserve the “very best that there is.” Our country has gone to heck in a basket over this trash and our politicans and big business too – they all want to be politically “correct.” Enough to make one regurgitate!!! Yet behind closed doors, the majority of them believe it is horrible, do not agree, and even make jokes about it – the ones that are straight that is. So, you go ahead with your Friday…..just Kiss OFF !!!!
JB
August 2nd, 2012
6:47 pm
Tommy m. There is no “hate ” involved. Youtube Dan Cathy and see if you hear any hate….threats……?
Listen and respond. Don’t jump in a flash mob without thinking what the facts are of the statement.
The uproar is from the response of the gay community for what this man believes…..Not from hate or denying anyone a right to visit his business, be served, and treated with respect. That’s what you get at CFA.
Atlantarama
August 2nd, 2012
6:50 pm
I’m gay and I support gay marriage, and I’ll continue to eat at Chick-Fil-A.
Cathy can think whatever he wants and donate to whomever he wants. Whatever contributions he’s made against gay marriage don’t seem to have made much of a dent in its acceptance. CFA is a great restaurant and that’s what matters as far as I’m concerned.
Benjamin McKoon
August 2nd, 2012
6:55 pm
This is just more proof that the south is full of idiots. You realize you get your information from a book that states that some guy got swallowed by a fish and spit back on dry land right? You people make me sick! They should outlaw christianity! Religion is only good for spreading hate. If this is the view you wish to spread about yoru god, then suck my balls! I would rather rot in hell with the “sinners” than go to heaven and worship an ego laden jack ass who has done nothing to prove his existance in over 2000 years. Do the world a favor, and hurry your visit to your god up! Civilization would be better off without your ignorance and hate!
Tommy M.
August 2nd, 2012
6:55 pm
JB
August 2nd, 2012
6:47 pm
Tommy m. There is no “hate ” involved. Youtube Dan Cathy and see if you hear any hate….threats……?
No JB, you need to open your eyes. Cathy can say anything he likes. What the gays are infuriated by is Cathy donating to groups who are intent on outlawing homosexuality. Wanting to imprison someone because someone is gay is not hate? Give me a break.
Romans 1
August 2nd, 2012
6:56 pm
Hollywood and the progressive press
We need a better class of celebrity in this country.Our current roster of celebs are heathens.
Psalms 9:17 THE WICKED SHALL BE TURNED HELL AND ALL NATIONS THAT FORGET GOD.
JOHN 3:16 FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD, THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON,THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE.
Just wondering
August 2nd, 2012
6:57 pm
What is the difference between judging and discerning? Because someone states their opinion does not mean they are judging. What is interesting to me is the bitterness expressed by the left. Does the bitterness come from knowing deep in their spirit their homosexual feeling are not natural?
Scunnered stated being an atheist yet he lives a moral life. May I ask a question, if you live a moral life what is your morality base on? An atheist should also be amoral because without God then there is no right or wrong. What is your right or wrong based?
May we all learn to yield our personal rights and claim our responsibility for ourselves. God Bless All.
Will
August 2nd, 2012
7:00 pm
Benjamin,
I think any reasonable person who read your comment would believe that you might be the one suffering from ignorance and unreasonable hatred.
It’s a pretty predictable reaction from some in our culture to rabidly attack anyone who dares to disagree with them.
Romans 1
August 2nd, 2012
7:01 pm
Benjamin McKoon
But what if it is really true?
If your right and we’re wrong we’ve lost nothing,if we’re right and you are wrong YOU have lost everything.Most importantly your soul to hell’s fire.
Just wondering
August 2nd, 2012
7:04 pm
Benjamin McCoon, why the bitterness?
Ezekial
August 2nd, 2012
7:05 pm
Ezekiel 23:19
“Yet she increased her prostitution, remembering the days of her youth when she engaged in prostitution in the land of Egypt. She lusted after their genitals – as large as those of donkeys, and their seminal emission was as strong as that of stallions.”
Leviticus
August 2nd, 2012
7:08 pm
Leviticus 21:16-23
16 Then the Lord said to Moses, 17 “Give the following instructions to Aaron: In all future generations, none of your descendants who has any defect will qualify to offer food to his God. 18 No one who has a defect qualifies, whether he is blind, lame, disfigured, deformed, 19 or has a broken foot or arm, 20 or is hunchbacked or dwarfed, or has a defective eye, or skin sores or scabs, or damaged testicles. 21 No descendant of Aaron who has a defect may approach the altar to present special gifts to the Lord. Since he has a defect, he may not approach the altar to offer food to his God. 22 However, he may eat from the food offered to God, including the holy offerings and the most holy offerings. 23 Yet because of his physical defect, he may not enter the room behind the inner curtain or approach the altar, for this would defile my holy places. I am the Lord who makes them holy.”
I guess we should discriminate against the handicap too….
ms
August 2nd, 2012
7:08 pm
I have read the bible cover to cover. No where in the word is it stated that loving or being in a relationship with the same sex is a sin. What kind of God would condemn someone for loving another child of God… All of these crazed bible pushers need to really read the word and understand that we don’t go to hell for same sex relationships BUT you CAN go to hell for sex outside of marriage, abortions, adultery, sexual abuse, child abuse , murder ,stealing and false idolization… stop worrying about what other people are doing in their lives and worry about your own
Romans 1
August 2nd, 2012
7:11 pm
Cathy donating to groups who are intent on outlawing homosexuality. Wanting to imprison someone because someone is gay is not hate? Give me a break.
What Cathy wanting to do is nothing compared to what God is going to do.Oh why hasn’t it happened yet? Because God is longsuffering.Read what he did to Sodom and Gomorrah.The nation that forgets God will be turned into hell.Sure looks like its happening everyday.
GW
August 2nd, 2012
7:13 pm
The guy who runs the store can have his own opinions, but as good business, why in the heck would you want to say stuff that potentially could wreck the business in any way? If this was a publicly held company, this would never have happened AND the company would not be giving company funds to organizations we’ve been reading about; the stockholders wouldn’t stand for it and the CEO and his pals would be gone at the next shareholders meeting.
Tom Q
August 2nd, 2012
7:19 pm
Mike Huckabee is a right wing hack who found out that fanning biased views on Fox News and twitter is WAY more profitable than being a minister or being president. If it was up to him, the US would be a religious theocracy.
Leviticus
August 2nd, 2012
7:21 pm
The Romans 1
“Happy shall be he that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones.”
Psalm 137:9
Will you be the holy one that smashes the children?
Romans 1
August 2nd, 2012
7:26 pm
I have read the bible cover to cover. No where in the word is it stated that loving or being in a relationship with the same sex is a sin
IF A MAN ALSO LIE WITH MANKIND, AS HE LIETH WITH A WOMAN, BOTH OF THEM HAVE COMMITTED AN ABOMINATION.
NEW TESTAMENT- ROMANS 1: 26, 27,28
FOR THIS CAUSE GOD GAVE THEM UP UNTO VILE AFFECTIONS FOE EVEN THEIR WOMAN DID CHANGE THE NATURAL USE INTO THAT WHICH IS AGAINST NATURE.
AND LIKEWISE ALSO THE MEN LEAVING THE NATURAL USE OF THE WOMAN, BURNED IN THEIR LUST ONE TOWARD ANOTHER: MEN WITH MEN WORKING THAY WHICH IS UNSEEMLY, AND RECEVING IN THEMSELVES THAT RECOMPENCE OF THEIR ERROR WHICH WAS MEET. AND EVEN AS THEY DID NOT LIKE TO RETAIN GOD IN THEIR KNOWLEDGE,GOD GAVE THEM UP TO A REPROBATE MIND,TO DO THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE NOT CONVENIENT.
Gh
August 2nd, 2012
7:29 pm
Its time that the gay community started being tolerant of others views instead of bullying people who don’t. Tolerance is tolerance for all or none. You can’t have it both ways.
for Benjamin
August 2nd, 2012
7:30 pm
Benjamin: It is obvious by your comments you are enraged and basically hurting. Your life has not been what you would have wished – we are sorry for that as it shows in your words Benjamin. Yet bitterness and hatred never solve anything. You are so very wrong. There is a God that does exist. We all did not – “poof” come about by some strange atom. Yet I truly respect your right to believe whatever you wish to believe. My prayers for you will be such that you can shake off your hurt and pain and learn to respect all people, no matter their faith. You are wished well – even if you are gay – and especially if you are gay…..
DaMan
August 2nd, 2012
7:33 pm
Sorry GW, CFA is a private company and they can do whatever they want…….so if you don’t like what they base their business on, then don’t go there…….I’m pretty sure that CFA executives are too busy counting the cash from yesterday to worry about the 73 gay people across the country that will show up tomorrow for the kiss off…….
Romans 1
August 2nd, 2012
7:35 pm
Will you be the holy one that smashes the children?
FRAID NOT. MY BIBLE TEACHES THAT ANYONE THAT FORBIDS A CHILD TO COME TO CHRIST THAT CHRIST HIMSELF SAID IT WOULD BE BETTER IF A MILLSTONE WERE HUNG FROM THAT MAN NECK AND HIM CAST INTO THE SEA.
PROVERBS 22:6
TRAIN UP A CHILD IN THE WAY HE SHOULD GO AND WHEN HE IS OLD HE WILL NOT DEPART FROM IT.
DaMan
August 2nd, 2012
7:36 pm
Benjie McKoon……relax bro…..we’re talking about a chicken sandwich here and some gay protesters, not the end of the world…….but we’ll pray for you anyway, whether you want us to or not, and hopefully someday you’ll see the light…..
Romans 1
August 2nd, 2012
7:41 pm
The guy who runs the store can have his own opinions, but as good business, why in the heck would you want to say stuff that potentially could wreck the business in any way?
Ever read the motto of Hewbrew national hot dogs? “We serve a Higher Power.”Like why in the heck
would any fast food place not open on Sunday? Im sure a lot of people told him he was crazy when he decided not to open on Sunday.
Tim
August 2nd, 2012
7:45 pm
I ate at Chick-fil-A yesterday!
Let's get along
August 2nd, 2012
7:54 pm
I ate at CFA Wednesday and I plan to eat there again Friday!
Mid Town Joe
August 2nd, 2012
8:07 pm
CFA accepts $3 dollar bills.
Walter Little, Sr.
August 2nd, 2012
8:14 pm
I have to say, some of these vicious comments I’ve read – that I’m assuming were made by heterosexuals – don’t seem in step with friends that I have that are straight. I’ve never heard them make vicious or hurtful statements about something they didn’t agree with . . . they would just work to change it and ignore it. Bible thumpers only exist in a delusional mind. It makes me wonder if the comments are being made by a person or persons who are trying to stir the pot.
Priceless Grace
August 2nd, 2012
8:19 pm
It’s ADAM AND EVE. NOT ADAM AND STEVE…from trevorproject.org:
Statistics on Suicide in the U.S.
Overall, it is the11th most common cause of death, more frequent than homicide which ranks 14th.
Suicide Attempts
Suicide Among Homosexuals
Lesbians are two times more likely to attempt suicide than straight women.
Attempts by gay and lesbian youth account for up to 30% of all completed suicides.
Gay teens are 3 times more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual peers.
Gay youth are 4 times more likely to make a suicide attempt requiring medical attention.
Gay men are six times more likely to attempt suicide than heterosexuals.
I applaud those of you who are doing your best, through the strength of the Spirit of God to break off the chains of your homosexuality. This is slavery. Satan wants you in hell to be with him. Jesus hates sin but loves the non practicing homosexual who is asking for help to change and are remorseful …those who are unrepentant will go to where the worm dieth not, the bottomless pit…Gehena, Sheol, Hades, Hell!
Dianna
August 2nd, 2012
8:35 pm
Its not your place to judge gays or straights. God loves us all. He just doesnt believe in gay marriage. It says in the bible love thy neighbor. It also says only god can judge people. So if you’re a real Christian or Mormon wouldn’t you follow that? I look down on anyone who thinks differently. People think I’ shallow for saying I’m above people. But I’m not gonna allow myself to be compared to stuck up homophobics.
Joesnopy
August 2nd, 2012
8:36 pm
The hateful people on this blog is from the South where people who hung blacks from oak trees are still living and they said it was ok with God to hang black people. Now people are born gay ask 99% of medical doctors and they will say yes people can be born wanting to be with the same sex. A lot of Pastors believe it but they say it is a cure. People in the South are too under educated to realize it. Plus on top of people being born gay so of the people who say they are gay was not born gay but was molested as a child so some have it flipped and we feel the need to keep abusing people that was abused as a kid. The judge asked a room full of jury candidates did they know of anyone being sexually abused and everybody raised their hand. Most of the sexually abusers are the pillow of the Church.
Me Me Me
August 2nd, 2012
8:36 pm
Hobby Lobby is another religious, pro-family company that is also closed on Sunday. I guess Homosexuals can stop going there to buy home decor as well as craft and sewing supplies for the Pride costumes and tranny apparel needs.
I suggest that Homsexuals do research and boycott any company built on American family values. I guess all homosexuals can Thank their test tube donor parents, since none of them were born into outdated and useless traditional families.
Heterosexual sex is so boring and useless. Be fruity and multiply so that the whole World is Gay!
Buy Homosexual!
PS Good Luck
TrishaDishaWarEagle
August 2nd, 2012
8:42 pm
Atlanta Business News 5:39 p.m. Thursday, August 2, 2012
By Leon Stafford
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Chick-fil-A said it set a one-day sales record Wednesday after thousands of diners poured into the chain’s stores from coast to coast .
Hannah
August 2nd, 2012
8:43 pm
@PricelessGrae
I have to disagree with your ignorance. I bet you that the only reasonit was Adam and Eve and not Adam and Steve is because a guy and a guy cant make a baby. But a guy and a girl can. Without them reproducing we wouldnt be here. So yeah it was a guy and a girl but this is the 21st century. Guys and Guys and Girls and Girls do get married. So get over it, cause you leaving ignorant comments isn’t going to change anything. It makes you look like a Jesus freak who doesn’t understand the bible. Gays dont go to hell. God loves them too but he doesnt think Its right. Just like in the comment above me. But when you hate someone for who they are, now that’s a major sin.
TrishaDishaWarEagle
August 2nd, 2012
8:44 pm
I bet mcdonalds, wendys, and taco bell wish the gays would boycott them as well!!!
Bella
August 2nd, 2012
8:45 pm
I have to disagree. I’m black living in the south defending gays. I think anyone who hate on gays are going to hell. Which they should. Hate is a sin.
TrishaDishaWarEagle
August 2nd, 2012
8:56 pm
@joesnopy…what part of the southern USA is california, colorado, idaho, Maine, michigan, minnesota, North Dakota, oregon, ohio , and south dakota in? Those are the states outside the south which have voted to ban gay marriage either thru law or thru constitutional amendment to state constitutions….
Hannah
August 2nd, 2012
8:57 pm
you can call me Heterophobe Hannah. I hate Christians, but that oKay becuz I Gay. We don’t have to tolerate normal people.
MountainDawg
August 2nd, 2012
9:33 pm
Hats off to CFA for their stand for traditional, real, Biblical marriage!
Dr. Abe
August 2nd, 2012
9:35 pm
When I hear gay people whining and taking the lazy cop out of “I can’t help it. I was born gay and born wanting to take it up the back door.” or some other such nonsense to justify their alternative sexual urges, it makes want to change my opinion on abortion and the profiling for genetic “defects” for the implementation of pregnancy termination.