Chick-fil-A says it will stop funding anti-gay groups

[joeybee12]

Chick-fil-A has agreed to stop funding groups with anti-same-sex marriage stances, according to a statement released Wednesday by LGBT advocacy group The Civil Rights Agenda.

Chicago Alderman Joe Moreno, who had blocked the fast-food chain from opening stores in Chicago because of its anti-gay views, likewise announced he would now let Chick-fil-A open up new outlets after he received a letter this morning from the company stating that they would cease donating to the groups.

"Going forward, our intent is to leave the policy debate over same-sex marriage to the government and political arena," Chick-fil-A wrote in an emailed statement to NBC News. Civil Rights Agenda (CRA) and Moreno's office did not respond to emailed requests.

The chicken-sandwich chain ignited a furor both online and offline this summer after its COO Dan Cathy said that it was company policy to support “the family -- the biblical definition of the family unit.” He stated that in his view, same-sex marriages invite “God's judgment” and its proponents “have the audacity to define what marriage is about.”

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Color me skeptical at this point until there's more information and more proof.

[MNBrewer]

1. Yeah, I'll believe it when I see it.

As far as WinShape is concerned, Matthew 7:18 is relevant.

"A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit."

WinShape is a bad tree.

[William769]

2. Actions are louder than words. We shall see how this turns out.

Recording, just because it's you.

[joeybee12]

6. .....

[2labslib]

3. Too late.

I've seen what the man is really all about and I will not be giving him any of my money. I don't care what he says he will or will not do.

[MNBrewer]

4. +1

[backscatter712]

5. Shows that the boycott's working!

Despite all the rallying from the teabaggers, the fact that Chick-Fil-A felt compelled to make this statement indicates they don't like the effects on the boycott on their revenue!

[Shitty Mitty]

7. Their sandwiches are drier than the Sahara and their "fries" are the worst I've ever seen

I don't know how they stay in business

[William769]

8. Divine intervention!