1. You know that old saying, "Opinions are like...everybody has one." Well this is absolutely true, but values and beliefs are not opinion. Do not confuse someone's values and beliefs for their opinion. This will only start an unnecessary finger-pointing war like we've recently witnessed.
2. I believe marriage is designed by God to be between one man and one woman.
3. I LOVE gay people. In fact, I love all people. That's what God intends for me to do. I love gays, murderers, thieves, etc. However, I detest and dislike the actions which give them those labels.
4. I hate that we are arguing gay marriage while so many people have real and valuable needs. There's a starving homeless person standing on the street corner less than 5 miles from my house. There's 13 year olds being forced into arranged marriages. We're arguing and finger-pointing and judging while little children are sitting wasting away waiting to be adopted into loving homes who don't care if their parents are straight or gay.
5. I'm thankful I'm a sinner saved by grace who serves an all-powerful, all-loving, all-forgiving King who loves each and everyone of us unconditionally.
6. I hate the persecution one man received for having the courage to publicly state his beliefs. Too often people are afraid to state their personal beliefs and values publicly. They're afraid of the media firestorm that will ensue when they do this. Often times, they'll make the statements and then retract them after the media latches on to what they've said. I admire the Chick-Fil-A family for not backing down and weathering the storm. No one person should feel like they have to hide who they are, what they stand for, and what they believe in.
7. Chick-Fil-A's beliefs are not an attack on gay people. I'm sorry gay friends, but it simply wasn't. The media may have portrayed it this way, but shame on the media...NOT Chick-Fil-A!
8. Retaliation serves no purpose. I'm sorry friend whether you are gay, straight, married, dating, etc. I DO NOT want to see you making out in the public. You won't catch me doing it. So, please consider myself and my children and don't do it in public!
9. Chick-Fil-A made lots of money on the 1st. I hope they use part of the money to do something amazing and great for the world.
10. I will continue to eat Chick-Fil-A and I will continue to have friends of all shapes, sizes, colors, ethinic diversities, and yes sexual preferences.
Eat Mor Chikin and Love More People!!!
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