And, Ok, fair enough, on your comment that it’s a counter protest and in protection of a person’s right to say anything they want as a matter of free speech. However, for me, in this instance, it’s really about the content of what was said and why it’s being supported. I think that mainstream Christianity has largely lost its way.

I believe that people should allow their religious beliefs to inform political choices, however, it seems like a majority (or at least an activist minority?) of conservative Christians have allowed the political (i.e., the worldly) to affect their religious beliefs. Really what conservative Christianity is most well-known for today are polarized stances on social issues: primarily gay marriage and abortion (and throw in small government?). These polarized stances involve belittling others based on sexual practices (as if those in more traditionally sanctioned positions are somehow free of sin or imperfection or fallenness or whatever you want to call it–and hence throwing stones or pulling slivers out of others’ eyes); and this belittlement is often justified by pushing a literal translation of particular passages of the Bible–while neglecting taking other passages as literal such as “Go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor … Then come, follow me.” The main thrust of the teachings attributed to Jesus pertain to helping others and loving one’s enemies (which totally contrast to pointing the finger at others and denying them equal treatment).

I don’t necessarily think that Christians are the only ones who use consumerism to demonstrate moral positions in our society or even hate their enemies. However, given what I believe to be some of the major tenants of a Jesus-inspired philosophy or approach to others and to living life in service to others, the contradiction just screams a bit more loudly in some cases more than others. I think the case of Chic Fil-A is one of those cases.

That said, I do, honestly and really, appreciate your thoughtful and measured response.

I don’t agree with your application of the stone throwing. In this case, the stone (i.e. the boycott) was already thrown at Chick-Fil-A for their beliefs. The people supporting Chick-Fil-A are coming to the aid of the person who’s been hit.