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"Guilty as charged,' Cathy says of Chick-fil-A's stand for biblical & family values
Baptist Press ^ | 16 July, 2012 | K. Allan Blume

Posted on 07/18/2012 4:40:36 PM PDT by RitaOK

Some have opposed the company's support of the traditional family. "Well, guilty as charged," said Cathy when asked about the company's position.

"We are very much supportive of the family -- the biblical definition of the family unit. We are a family-owned business, a family-led business, and we are married to our first wives. We give God thanks for that.

"We operate as a family business ... our restaurants are typically led by families; some are single. We want to do anything we possibly can to strengthen families. We are very much committed to that," Cathy emphasized.

"We intend to stay the course," he said. "We know that it might not be popular with everyone, but thank the Lord, we live in a country where we can share our values and operate on biblical principles."

(Excerpt) Read more at bpnews.net ...


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KEYWORDS: baptistpress; cathy; chickfila; familyvalues; traditionalmarriage
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I love Chick-fil-A. Who else in business does it quite like the Chicks restaurants. "Guilty as charged!" Awesome.
1 posted on 07/18/2012 4:40:44 PM PDT by RitaOK
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To: RitaOK

One is opening in my town next month, so I’ll finally get a chance to patronize their store.


2 posted on 07/18/2012 4:43:11 PM PDT by CounterCounterCulture (RINOs, the CANCER within the G.O.P.)
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To: RitaOK

Bring back the Blue Law...


3 posted on 07/18/2012 4:43:34 PM PDT by IrishPennant (Are you behind a "Blade of Grass?")
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To: RitaOK

God Bless Mr. Cathy!

I really wish I liked their food. I may just have to try harder.

Love the company and their ideals and courage and honesty, though.


4 posted on 07/18/2012 4:49:26 PM PDT by Nervous Tick (Trust in God, but row away from the rocks!)
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To: All

No less a sophisticate than Esquire Mag named Chick-fil-a one of the nation’s best sandwiches.

ESQUIRE You can get a chicken sandwich anywhere, which may explain your low expectations. Boneless breast. Bun. Blah. But down south, there lives an eye-opener.

A come-to-Jesus sandwich.

The Chick-fil-A. Seasoned, breaded breast served on a toasted buttered bun with dill-pickle slices. No mayo. No sauce at all. Deceptively simple, yet transcendent. The hook is the breading: spicy, with an intoxicating crunch. The meat is always juicy, never chewy. The bun is like lingerie — there, but not, providing delicious support without obscuring the main flavor. The first bite changes everything you think you know about chicken. And about the need for condiments. —Allison Glock

Read more: http://www.esquire.com/features/food-drink/sandwiches#ixzz211NacUiU


5 posted on 07/18/2012 4:51:04 PM PDT by Liz
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To: RitaOK

It’s a rare commercial enterprise that will stand up for what is right.

I was disgusted to visit Office Depot and see they are sponsoring Lady Gaga’s “Born this gay” deal:

http://pymnts.com/news/businesswire-feed/2012/july/17/office-depot-and-born-this-way-foundation-connect-with-the-youth-market-at-highly-anticipated-teen-award-show-20120717005935/


6 posted on 07/18/2012 4:54:57 PM PDT by nascarnation
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To: nascarnation

You know, we should each take it upon ourselves to have a kindly visit with the local managers of the GaGa Office Depot type! May be that we need to be heard out side of the keyboard.

Thank you for this information.


7 posted on 07/18/2012 4:59:46 PM PDT by RitaOK (NO ROMNEY, NO COMPROMISE. NO WAY. NO HOW. NOT NOW. NOT EVER.)
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To: RitaOK

While already a fan of Chick-fil-A, we’ll now go out of our way to patronize this restaurant!


8 posted on 07/18/2012 5:00:49 PM PDT by bear11
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Just order a deluxe w/ letuce, tomato and slice of
cheese with a side of waffle fries and large lemonade.
Couple containers of the special sauce and you got lunch.

9 posted on 07/18/2012 5:01:30 PM PDT by Liz
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To: RitaOK

This is how our institutions and leaders must respond. No mincing words or parsing meanings. No shading truth or inclusive language. Straight-up and out front, baby!

Way to go Chcik-fil-A!


10 posted on 07/18/2012 5:03:20 PM PDT by WorkingClassFilth (I'm for Churchill in 1940!)
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To: RitaOK

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsJHqstPuNo&feature=youtube_gdata_player


11 posted on 07/18/2012 5:03:23 PM PDT by USMCWife6869
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To: Liz

I’m afraid to google the writer of that review....afraid I’d fall hopelessly in love - dang!
LOL! like lingerie...

Lord help me!
& then there’s this:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2908179/posts


12 posted on 07/18/2012 5:13:31 PM PDT by spankalib (The downside of liberty is the need to tolerate those who despise it.)
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To: Nervous Tick

OK The summer peach milkshakes are in! What’s not to like?


13 posted on 07/18/2012 5:25:02 PM PDT by freeangel ( (free speech is only good until someone else doesn't like it)
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To: spankalib

Yeah-—she does have a way with words—can really turn a phrase.


14 posted on 07/18/2012 5:39:57 PM PDT by Liz
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To: nascarnation
It’s a rare commercial enterprise that will stand up for what is right.

There is not a Chik-fil-A within 70 miles of me. Guess it's In-n-out time.


15 posted on 07/18/2012 5:41:20 PM PDT by atomic_dog
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To: atomic_dog

I’ve had some in Phoenix on vacation and it’s fine stuff.
Sadly only available in Ca, Az, Nv, Tx, and Ut.


16 posted on 07/18/2012 5:47:13 PM PDT by nascarnation
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To: RitaOK

Never been in one, but if I was near one, I would happily give them my business. Stand up for what you believe in is the name of the game, and never back down.


18 posted on 07/18/2012 6:01:08 PM PDT by factoryrat (We are the producers, the creators. Grow it, mine it, build it.)
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To: GiovannaNicoletta; F15Eagle; .45 Long Colt; Buddygirl; Former Fetus; Bockscar; Graybeard58; JLLH; ..

Baptist ping


19 posted on 07/18/2012 6:42:24 PM PDT by WKB
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To: RitaOK

I too love Chick Fil-a....My cow keeps mooooing.....EAT MORE CHICKEN!!!!


20 posted on 07/18/2012 7:00:13 PM PDT by Nifster
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