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If you believe in anti-gay conversion, there is nothing controversial.

Snippets from the linked article.

In 2012, after the Civil Rights Agenda claimed Chick-fil-A had said it would no longer give money to anti-gay causes, the company declined to confirm whether that was true. “We have no agenda, policy, or position against anyone,” a spokesperson told BuzzFeed at the time. “We have a 65-year history of providing hospitality for all people and, as a dedicated family business, serving and valuing everyone regardless of their beliefs or opinions.” Not present in that statement was any clarification on whether Chick-fil-A would keep donating to anti-gay causes.

People weren’t just upset about Cathy’s comments; they were angry that the WinShape Foundation, a charitable organization founded in 1984 by Truett Cathy, Cathy’s father and the founder of Chick-fil-A, donated money to a number of anti-gay charities like the Marriage & Family Foundation, the Georgia Family Council, and Exodus International, a group that promotes conversion therapy.

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Posted: 08/14/2019 at 08:28AM

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Probably too controversial for the corner -- WahooMatt05 08/13/2019 3:58PM

Why is CFA controversial? -- MasterRusty 08/13/2019 8:01PM

If you believe in anti-gay conversion, there is nothing controversial. -- HoosWillWin 08/14/2019 08:28AM

You know very well ** -- 111Balz 08/13/2019 9:38PM

Explain it. ** -- hoothat 08/14/2019 12:14AM

THE FOUNDER SAID HIS RELIGION DIDN'T APPROVE OF GAY MARRIAGE! BURN HIM!!!! ** -- ResistHoo 08/14/2019 06:42AM

What? Wait, I thought America was the land of diversity and free thinking. -- BambooHoo 08/14/2019 07:51AM

On the cash register for their cashiers to stare at while working: -- EHoo 08/13/2019 8:39PM

You know. Racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic. -- Hokieesith 08/13/2019 8:26PM

Serious accusations. Evidence? ** -- MasterRusty 08/13/2019 8:42PM

Pretty sure that was TIC. ** -- Mad Bowl Hoo 08/13/2019 9:20PM

I think the company came out against same sex marriage -- Hokieesith 08/13/2019 9:20PM

I don’t think the company ever issued a policy, I thought it was just the -- Mad Bowl Hoo 08/13/2019 9:55PM

You're not. It was Mr. Cathy's personal belief about marriage being man -- Hoodafan 08/14/2019 07:35AM

IIRC, I believe they bankrolled some anti-gay-marriage advocacy groups too -- WahooRQ 08/14/2019 1:42PM

They the Cathy family. I'm pretty sure you're correct on that. ** -- Hoodafan 08/14/2019 3:33PM

I dig bojangles personally, from a menu and price point. But... -- Folly Beach Hokie 08/13/2019 6:41PM

Bojangles chicken egg and cheese biscuits are the bomb. ** -- Cold Hoober Hoo 08/13/2019 7:56PM

Thanks for the heads up. I need to try that. ** -- fphoo 08/13/2019 9:48PM

That dish was featured on CNBC yesterday -- Stimp 08/13/2019 5:11PM

3rd highest chain in sales, behind McD's and Starbucks. -- hoodeyo 08/13/2019 4:48PM

With 14% fewer operating days. They are putting one a few miles from my -- TpkeHoo 08/13/2019 5:57PM

Their chicken biscuit(butter roll) is heavenly ** -- hooshouse 08/13/2019 6:12PM

That surprised me too. Had no idea they were that big now since they -- Hoodafan 08/13/2019 5:05PM

$4.4 mil per store, nearly $2 mil more than McD's. ** -- hoodeyo 08/13/2019 6:03PM

Hard to go broke selling Americans salt, grease, and sugar ** -- CavMan1 08/13/2019 8:37PM

From what I understand a franchise owner can only operate 2 Chick-Fil-A -- Tuckahokie 08/13/2019 8:25PM

And it is extremely competitive to become a franchise owner. ** -- GoochlandHoo 08/14/2019 07:05AM

Only tough for those without the proper religious background...not that -- Hooooooooooooooo 08/14/2019 08:27AM

Their drive thru is always packed...and in some places the double line.. -- GoochlandHoo 08/13/2019 8:10PM

Correct ** -- BFKDHokies 08/13/2019 5:15PM

Their chicken is by far the best -- WahooMatt05 08/13/2019 4:52PM

The chicken breakfast biscuit with cheese and egg -- HokieDan95 08/13/2019 8:21PM

I’ve never liked it. My ex and my kids loved it always -- 111Balz 08/13/2019 5:25PM

They call it "Mac and Cheesus" ** -- WahooRQ 08/13/2019 4:35PM

Cheesus was a Jew . . .shouldn't they be closed Friday night - Saturday -- graycalhoo 08/13/2019 5:24PM

You’re trying too hard. ** -- Hoos Operator 08/13/2019 6:35PM

In the places too woke for Chick-Fil-A, they have free range Mac and Cheese ** -- Tuckahokie 08/13/2019 4:31PM

I'll make it myself thank you very much. :) ** -- Seattle .Hoo 08/13/2019 4:38PM

Here is a pasta and cheese dish popular in New York City (link/pic) -- Tuckahokie 08/13/2019 4:48PM

Thanks Trump! :-) ** -- Hoodafan 08/13/2019 4:30PM

Doesn't contain Velveeta. That's a plus. ** -- Seattle .Hoo 08/13/2019 4:30PM

Those bastards!!!!! ** -- ResistHoo 08/13/2019 4:03PM

A true lefty would embrace "comfort food" to go with their comfort animal. ** -- Hoodafan 08/13/2019 4:32PM