Chick-fil-A Chief: ’We Support Biblical Families’

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Chick-fil-A Chief: ’We Support Biblical Families’

Associated Press

Thursday Oct 4, 2012

Chick-fil-A’s Dan Cathy (Source:AP Photo)

THOMASTON, Ga. - Chick-fil-A President Dan Cathy voiced his support for "Biblical families" in one of his first interviews since his earlier comments caused controversy regarding gay marriage.

Cathy told Atlanta TV station WXIA in an interview released Wednesday (http://on.11alive.com/PONhtv) that families are important to "those of us who are concerned about being able to hang on to our heritage."

He added "we support Biblical families, and they’ve always been a part of that."

Cathy made the comments over the weekend at an event at his family’s Georgia ranch.

Cathy kicked up a storm of protest and support this summer with comments opposing same-sex marriage. Long lines formed outside Chick-fil-A restaurants on an "appreciation day" and opponents countered with "kiss-ins" by same-sex couples.

Cathy’s father started the Atlanta-based company in 1967.

Comments

Oh Jed said:, 2012-10-04 22:04:04

Alas, if I were a Christian sheep I’d be on my knees praying that Mr. Cathy gets to meet his maker really soon and swap chicken recipes.
Bob K, 2012-10-04 22:47:56

I suggest that Mister Cathy place his vile , evil head into the chicken fryer
Bomonghani, 2012-10-05 01:06:15

Although I don’t share his opinion, I’d never opt to silence it, for fear of having our own opinions silenced. Quite frankly, Jed’s opinion on recipes was the highlight of my day, I would be devastated had I lost that.
Oh Jed said:, 2012-10-05 08:31:30

:))
Snave, 2012-10-05 09:34:00

A Christian that supports the bible isn’t news
Anonymous, 2012-10-05 09:43:28

Ignorant people will never go away. There is no cure for stupid. If this guy wants to believe all that man made mythology, then knock yourself out. I’ve never had a chick-fil-a and don’t imagine I ever will.
rscluff, 2012-10-05 13:05:21

Can we stop reporting on this dumb ass redneck and his "Christian" views. The story is to earn his company more money and nothing more and reporting on it only adds to that.
Anonymous, 2012-10-05 16:22:25

I’m so tired of this old bigot.
Wayne M., 2012-10-08 21:20:10

So, Mr. Cathy says he supports "Biblical" families. This suggests he believes polygamy is acceptable since through many Old Testament marriages were polygamous. It is also suggests he believes that women are not equal to men, and that it is acceptable for men to keep mistresses. The truth is that family and marriage have been in a constant state of change from the beginning of history - and that includes in Judao-Christian societies.
Redpalacecosmoseaglebullsox, 2012-10-09 01:16:42

OK, Mr. Cathy, how about a bigamist with twelve children? That’s right, I’m talking about Jacob, also called Israel.