Gay Rights: Did Chick-fil-a really say?

Chick-fil-a has come under fire recently for their stance on gay marriage (click here to read more). Some are calling the company anti-gay (which in my estimation is slander and bullying). Gay rights is one of the major social, political, & religious issues today. From a Christian perspective, the discussion must be rooted in Scripture. So let's do that. First, because every person is created in the image of God, we all have equal value, worth, & dignity. It's therefore my firm conviction that any kind of bullying, name calling, slandering, or discrimination is wrong. However,  I also believe the testimony of Scripture and the history of church firmly establishes marriage between one man and one woman. I reject any attempt to make this belief discriminatory or frame the debate with words like anti-gay, hate or closed-mindness.

As a Christian my ultimate authority is Scripture. As a Christian I strive for the good of my city, the well fair of my neighbor and city, & the establishment of justice through the reign of Jesus. Justice cries out when people are bullied or discriminated against. However, discriminating against someone is something completely different than accepting. For parents out there, this may make more sense with an example. My love for my children are not based in any way on their actions, beliefs, or attitude. I will love my two girls regardless of what they do or say but this doesn't always mean I will agree with their decisions. My disagreement with their choices doesn't mean I love them any less.

What's more. I am not showing favoritism. I'm not picking and choosing what I do or do not consider sin. Trevin Wax describes my beliefs well:  Read Trevin's description HERE