Why I Went to Chick-Fil-A Today

There has been much discussion on this topic over the last few days.  I know this post won't make me many friends because to some it is considered offensive, intolerant, and hate-filled.  I have thought about it all day and feel compelled to share my thoughts.  I normally don't jump on bandwagons like this because I feel they are pointless. 

I waited in line for over an hour today at Chick-Fil-A with Lane crying for most of the wait.  It was just the two of us, and I was taking food back to Landon and the boys.  On a normal day, I would have just gotten food at the fastest place to just get out of the vehicle, but today was different.  I stayed in the long line to make a stand, and to show support for a family who stood up for truth and got completely slammed for sharing their personal beliefs.

How true is this??  Why would anyone be surprised at how the would view this issue?

The question everyone must ask regarding not only this issue, but every issue is whether we believe the bible to be truth or not.  Do you believe that it is just made-up fairy tales and fables that you can pick and choose what you want to follow?  If the entire bible is your measure of truth, then do you even know what it says...in context?  For so long, I just knew bits and pieces of scripture pulled out for a lesson or a sermon.  It has changed my life to study the word for myself and not have to be spoon fed from others.  Scripture doesn't contradict scripture and so many people are quick to quote Matthew 7:1, "Do not judge, or you too will be judged."  However, Jesus also tells us a few chapters later in Matthew 18 how to confront believers gently who have fallen into sin for the purpose of repentance and restoration. 

For unbelievers, in John 8, Jesus defends an adulterous woman who is about to be stoned for her immoral lifestyle.  He stands up for her and says, "Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.”  Of course, they couldn't throw a stone at her because "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."  The only One who was without sin did not cast the first stone. Jesus wanted them to see that their sin, too, wasn't acceptable to Him.  Many stop there and miss what Jesus said to her next.  He showed mercy but did not approve of her actions.  He said, "go now and leave your life of sin."  He treated her with love when everyone else wanted to kill her, but He did not condone her lifestyle and told her to leave the immorality. 

I could really go on and on about this, but what I really want to say is that I do not hate anyone who chooses this lifestyle or anyone who accepts it.  I don't agree, but it doesn't mean that I "hate" anyone for this reason.  Actually, I have many classmates from high school, college, former students, and other acquaintances that I love dearly who are homosexuals.  I pray for them regularly because I love them and would love to see them restored.  Just because a person disagrees with someone else's choices doesn't mean they hate them.  Also, I know that I am far from perfect and have to confess to God ALL the time where I fall short.  This isn't an area where I struggle, but I have many others. 

So, today, I waited in a very long line to support someone who stood on biblical principals regarding marriage.  I did not wait in line to say, "I hate homosexuals." Nor did I wait in line to "shove a chicken sandwich in the face of my enemies," as I read in one article.  So, for people to assume that everyone who supported Chick-Fil-A today did so out of hatred, you can't know the intensions of everyone's heart. 

For those who are struggling not only in this area but others, there is hope.  Jesus is the way.   

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