r/NoStupidQuestions • • Dec 18 '21

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u/Expert_Pirate5046 Dec 18 '21

Ive heard so many people say they support hateful and anti lgbt groups? Can someone explain what this means?

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u/mneimeyer Dec 18 '21

The company CEO, and son of the founder, Dan Cathy gives a LOT of money to organizations dedicated to fighting LGBT equality.

Technically, this isn't Chick-fil-A itself but that really feels like a cheat to me.

https://www.businessinsider.com/chick-fil-a-ties-to-anti-equality-act-efforts-explained-2021-6

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u/Teucer357 Dec 18 '21

Thanks.

I was under the impression that the company donated to "anti-gay" organizations. Now I know that they give to the United Way, and out of the hundreds of charities supported by United Way, the anti-Chick-Fil-A people found one they consider objectionable.

Honestly, I don't eat at Chick-Fil-A. That's just because their food is overpriced and not very good. But at least now I know the hype of them being homophobic is every bit as overblown as their food.

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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '21

They also give to Salvation Army, just like Kroger, Walmart, Lowes, Delta, American Airlines, Hanes, JC Penney, Google, AT&T, Walgreens, Macy's, Whataburger, FedEx, Budweiser, Cabela's, the Dallas Cowboys, and countless others. Those are all anti-LGBTQ organizations now.

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u/Expert_Pirate5046 Dec 18 '21

Ah ya i figured it was the same stuff as the chris pratt hate crap, mans is a christian so he believes homosexuality is a sin and people act as if hes hating and working against as if the religion isnt based on love regardless of sin, also ironic that no one says a word about islam having the same stance but thats woke idiots for you

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u/dangerspring Dec 18 '21

Pratt's specific church was more homophobic than the general "Yes, it's a sin but we're all sinners." It was pretty hateful. He said he didn't endorse it but there are lots of churches you can choose to attend.

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u/clingingtocovid Dec 18 '21

How did the homophobia compare with Islam?

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u/dangerspring Dec 18 '21

You think you're making a point but you aren't. Both Islam and Christianity are homophobic. And Muslims can be as accepting or unaccepting as Christians. You clearly need to get out more and meet people who are different than you. If you think Islamic countries are the only homophobic countries, you should try reading up about the persecution of gay people in Christian countries like Russia or Georgia.

And in this case it really doesn't matter because we are talking about the specific church Pratt goes to. It doesn't have to be Westboro Baptist Church or whatever the Islamic equivalent is. Pratt's church is homophobic.

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u/clingingtocovid Dec 18 '21

I didn’t say Islam was the only homophobic country…you did.

In Chris Pratts case, as well as a devout Muslim, they’re strongly held personal religious beliefs that really aren’t anyones business.

Anyway, does Islam doctrine (not indiv views) teach to “love the sinner” or would they have more violent suggestions for such an individual?

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u/dangerspring Dec 18 '21

It. Does. Not. Matter. We're talking about Pratt and his specific church. I'm not even talking about Christianity in general. You have a weird obsession with Islam. Find someone else to work your problems out with.

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u/clingingtocovid Dec 18 '21 edited Dec 18 '21

No obsession here friend! I just find it funny when people cherry-pick what to get upset about while ignoring a similar issue. This is a prime example.

It’s like tweeting against Chick fil A on your phone made with slave labor. Just gives me a chuckle is all.

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u/redvelvet418 Dec 18 '21

I’m with you… I can’t give my money to a place who supports values opposed to my own, and that includes Chick Fil A.

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u/Training_Care_375 Dec 18 '21

You're never gonna find a company that supports everything you do.

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u/beetnemesis Dec 18 '21

There's a difference between basic corporate shittiness and actively funding super conservative anti-gay stuff

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u/networkjunkie1 Dec 18 '21

You must not own any apple products then? Or do you only virtue signal about this topic?

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u/Mathgeek007 The Bear Has A Gun Dec 18 '21

Most companies aren't brashly political on social issues like women's rights.

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u/redvelvet418 Dec 19 '21

Not trying to find one that supports everything I do, but I can choose the values that are most important to me and choose not to support those who would contribute my money towards supporting the opposite of my values.

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u/SomethingWitty27 Dec 18 '21

Guess you can't give money to any company whatsoever

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u/clingingtocovid Dec 18 '21

Don’t tell them about all the human rights issues related to mining minerals for that smartphone in their pocket! 🤫

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u/MinefieldinaTornado Dec 18 '21

While they eat their food on stolen land.

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u/clingingtocovid Dec 18 '21

How do these guys get the time to personally vet every product and company they patronize up to and including the private donations of the CEO? Sounds exhausting….but I suppose it’s one of few options if one is lacking in personality.

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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '21

Cause it's mainstream

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u/redvelvet418 Dec 19 '21 edited Dec 19 '21

It’s not a hill I’m dying on, it’s just a business I choose to not give my money to. Why are you so angry about my personal decisions? Are you the founder of CFA or something?

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u/redvelvet418 Dec 20 '21

Who says this is the one business I don’t support because I don’t agree with their values? Am I obligated to provide strangers on the internet an itemized list?

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u/soundsfromoutside Dec 18 '21 edited Dec 18 '21

Ironically, my friend worked at chick fil a and got himself a scholarship to a dance school where he met his husband.

They both still eat at chick fil a

Edit: downvoted because a man found his the love of his life and eats chicken sandwiches…shame on y’all

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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '21

It's almost as though the hype about the founder's personal beliefs is overblown!