Democratic lawmakers target Chick-fil-A’s biblical adherence

The Battle Against⁤ Chick-fil-A: New York Democrats Target ⁢Sunday Closure

The ​New York legislature ​has launched a bill aimed at forcing Chick-fil-A outlets at the state’s rest stops to cancel the company’s longtime practice of closing ‌on Sundays.

The ‍state awarded spots to the popular fast food outlet to open counter⁤ outlets at ⁤some of the rest stops on the New​ York Thruway, knowing full⁤ well ahead of time that the‌ counters would be closed on Sundays in accordance with the eatery’s policy. The policy has​ been ⁢in⁣ place since its founding in Hapeville, Georgia, in 1946, according to New⁣ York’s Spectrum News 1.

Chick-fil-A’s policy states ‌that the company is ⁣closed on Sundays “to allow Operators and their team members to ​enjoy a day of ⁤rest, be with their families and loved ones, and⁤ worship if they choose.”

Chick-fil-A ⁤ was awarded 10 locations as part of a remodeling of the Thruway’s 27 rest stops, some of which have been closed for‌ more ​than a year, Spectrum News 1 reported.

But left-wing activists in New York have agitated against the award of the locations because Chick-fil-A ‌— which is run by a⁤ Christian ​family — has supported what the ⁤left claims are⁢ “anti-LGBT” organizations.

The Thruway Authority notes that ⁤it took Chick-fil-A’s Sunday⁣ policy⁣ into account when making plans for the ‌renovations, Spectrum News 1 reported.

A spokesperson told the station that “as part‍ of the new 33-year contract to manage these⁤ facilities, Applegreen is required to ​have at least one hot and cold food option available 24 hours a day at all locations. Chick-fil-A’s Sunday closure is a brand requirement which Applegreen factored into their tenant plan.”

“When ​the project is complete, Chick-fil-A will operate in less than half of the service areas on the Thruway – all of which have ‍at least one other food concept and a convenience store open seven days a‌ week with ‍up to three additional concepts and⁢ a convenience store at the largest and highest volume locations,” the authority explained.

The plans made by the authority, though, were not good enough for left-wing New York Democrats who are ⁣more interested in attacking Chick-fil-A for its religious beliefs.

The legislature is ⁤debating‌ the bill (A08336) to require all food providers that operate at “transportation facilities and rest areas” operated by the state to be open seven days a week.

In a statement reported by Spectrum News 1, Democratic Assemblymember Tony‌ Simone of Manhattan unsurprisingly focused‍ on Chick-fil-A’s charitable donations and support for Christian organizations as the impetus ⁣for his actions and ⁢put much less focus on the‌ supposed “problem” of closing on Sunday, making it clear​ that​ he was attempting to penalize the fast food giant for ⁣its religion-based policies.

Simone said that “not ⁢only does Chick-fil-A have‍ a long shameful history of opposing ⁢LGBTQ rights, it simply makes ⁢no sense for them to be‍ a provider of⁣ food services in busy travel plazas,”‌ and added that “a company, that by policy, is closed on one of the busiest travel days of the week should not be the company that ⁢travelers have to rely on for ⁣food services.”

As ⁣noted,⁣ the Thruway Authority already made its plans understanding‍ that​ Chick-fil-A is closed ‌on Sundays, so Simone is railing about ⁢a problem that​ doesn’t appear to⁢ exist. But like leftists in other parts of ‍the state, ‍Simone is targeting Chick-fil-A because of its religion-based policies.

Another Democratic sponsor⁤ of the⁢ bill attacking⁣ Chick-fil-A claimed that the fast food company’s Sunday policy was an “inconvenience.”

Democratic state Sen. Michelle Hinchey said, “we need to ⁤ensure that ‌ [rest stops] remain reliable ⁣hubs, especially on the busiest travel ⁣days of the year. If ⁣one of the main food options⁣ closes for⁢ just one day,⁢ it not only inconveniences travelers but also​ puts a significant strain on the food ‍spots that are open,​ leading ‍to longer wait times.”

It seems likely that this broadside against Chick-fil-A will pass since the state legislature and governor’s office are dominated by anti-religious Democrats.

The goal is to force Chick-fil-A‌ to break the biblical‍ commandment to honor the Lord’s Day.

While its ⁢number in the Commandments might differ, and the wording might change, depending ⁤on the denomination and translation ‌of ​the Bible, the gist of it, from the English Standard‌ Version, is universal: “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor, and do all ‌your work, but the ‍seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. ‍On it you shall not do any work…”

The Democrats’ move in​ New York is nothing more than a direct attack⁤ on Chick-fil-A because it bases some of its practices and policies on its owners’ Christian beliefs.

Read More: Democratic ‍Lawmakers Launch Attack on⁣ Chick-fil-A’s Right to Heed Biblical ‍Commandment

Source: The‌ Western ⁢Journal.

How has the Thruway Authority already accounted for ⁣Chick-fil-A’s closure⁣ policy in ⁣its plans, and why are left-wing Democrats ​still pushing for all food providers to be open seven days‍ a week

The battle against ​Chick-fil-A’s Sunday closure has​ intensified in New York, ‌as the state legislature has⁢ launched a bill ⁣aimed at forcing the fast food chain to abandon its ⁤long-standing policy. The issue arose ⁤when Chick-fil-A was awarded spots to open counter outlets at some of the state’s⁣ rest stops on the New York Thruway. It was well known beforehand that the counters would be closed on Sundays⁣ in accordance‍ with the company’s policy, which has⁢ been in place since its founding ‌in 1946.

Chick-fil-A’s policy states that it closes on Sundays to allow its⁣ operators and team members to‍ rest, spend time with their families, and ⁣worship ⁤if they ⁣choose. However, left-wing activists in New York have agitated against the ‌award of these locations​ due to the company’s alleged⁢ support for “anti-LGBT”⁣ organizations.

The Thruway Authority, responsible for the rest stop renovations, took Chick-fil-A’s Sunday closure policy into account when making their plans. As part of the contract with ‌Applegreen, the management company, it was required to have ‌at‍ least one food option available 24 hours a day​ at‌ all locations. Chick-fil-A’s ‌closure on Sundays was factored into this plan, and the company will operate ⁣in less than half of the service areas on the Thruway.

Despite these measures, left-wing New York ‌Democrats⁢ are pushing for all food providers at transportation facilities and⁣ rest areas operated by the ​state to‍ be ‍open seven days a week.‌ Assemblymember ⁣Tony Simone of Manhattan, who supports the bill, focused on Chick-fil-A’s religious beliefs ​and charitable donations as the main‍ drivers behind his actions. He argued that‌ a company closed‍ on Sundays should not be relied upon for food services in busy travel plazas.

It is worth noting that the Thruway Authority had⁢ already accounted for Chick-fil-A’s closure policy in its plans, making Simone’s concerns seem ​redundant. However, like other⁣ leftists in different parts of the state, Simone appears to be targeting‌ Chick-fil-A due to its religion-based policies.

The battle⁢ against Chick-fil-A’s Sunday closure ​in ⁢New York reflects a broader ​trend ‍of intolerance towards religious ⁣beliefs ⁣in the public sphere. It raises questions about the boundaries ⁣of religious freedom ​and​ whether ⁣individuals and companies should be penalized for practicing their faith. As the debate continues, ⁢it remains ​to be ​seen whether Chick-fil-A will be able to⁤ maintain⁤ its long-standing policy or if it will be⁣ forced to change its practices ‍to comply with the demands of New York Democrats.