Today is unofficially "National Chick-fil-A Day" across America. People everywhere are flocking to CFA in support of the company, after President Dan Cathy recently stated in an interview with Baptist Press that the company supports the traditional, Biblical definition of marriage. What resulted from his statement was a liberal media firestorm. Crying "hate speech" and "discrimination" by leftist news outlets, so-called entertainers, and homosexual rights groups bent on forcing their agenda upon us, CFA and Dan Cathy has been castigated and savaged, with groups calling for boycotts, "kiss-ins", etc. in an effort to undermine the company. The mayors of two cities, Boston and Chicago, have even said they will bar CFA from opening any more stores in their cities, something they really cannot legally do. So who's actually practicing discrimination here?
Its a shame we have come to this in America. A man speaks his mind on a current subject, but because it is contrary to the current media, educational, and political agenda, he gets crucified over it. There was a time when homosexuality was frowned upon. Now, if you take a stand against it, you are vilified. How upside down we have become. Right is wrong, and wrong is now right. And its everywhere- Entertainers "coming out", politicians, news personalities, athletes. Its on TV more and more, from the old "Will & Grace" show to "Modern Family", "The New Normal", etc. We are being hammered with the message of "ACCEPT US!" at every turn. What one generation began to tolerate, the next accepted, and now they demand we embrace them, as equal or superior. I've heard that the Democratic political platform will now include a statement supporting "marriage equality". So that's what they want to call it now. Redefine marriage, redefine society.
Even Christians are bowing to the pressure, propaganda. I've heard young people say, "We should not be mean to them. They have a right to live their lives. Besides, the Bible doesn't speak out against homosexuality, nor does it define marriage." Oh really?? This shows the level of misinformation young people have come to believe, as well as their lack of knowledge of Scripture.
I think some Biblcial clarity is called for:
Marriage
Genesis 1:27-28, 2:21-25- The original definition of marriage, from God.
Mark 10:6-12- Jesus Himself affirms the Genesis definition.
1 Corinthians 7:1-4, Ephesians 5:22-33, Colossians 3:18, 1 Timothy 3:2- Paul reaffirms it.
1 Peter 3:1, 7- Peter reaffirms it.
Hebrews 13:4- The writer of Hebrews reaffirms it.
Homosexuality
Genesis 19:4-5- Their rebellion was expressed in aggressive homosexuality, and judgment followed.
Judges 19:22- Similar to above.
Leviticus 18:22, 20:13- Clear condemnation of it as an "abomination".
Ezekiel 16:49-50- This was Sodom's "abomination".
Romans 1:24-27- What happens when people embrace this lifestyle.
1 Corinthians 6:9-10- Paul lumps it in with other sins, saying, "such will not inherit the kingdom of God". *note: v.11 states Christ can rescue anyone from any of these sins
1 Timothy 1:9-10- "contrary to sound teaching"
*The above Scriptures clearly include homosexuality as immoral, against God's plan and purpose. Therefore, it would be included in these verses, among others:
1 Corinthians 5:9-11
Galatians 5:19-21
Ephesians 5:5
Revelation 21:8, 22:15

Does all this mean we should be cruel to them, ostracize them, "discriminate" against them? Absolutely not. Christ died for them, just like all of us. We all are in need His forgiveness, redemption. Does it mean we must accept and embrace their agenda, and their "new normal" definition of marriage and relationships? Absolutely not. When the culture goes contrary to Scripture, on any issue, we as Christ-followers must take our stand on God's Word. The Bible, not changing societal norms and policies, is our final authority.
"Hate speech", "homophobes"? No, of course we are not.
Standing on Biblical truth? Completely.
Now, its lunch time. I'm going to Chick-fil-A.