{"id":2521551,"date":"2025-12-15T19:54:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T00:54:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chick-fil-a-doubles-down-on-wokeness-after-getting-backlash-for-gay-marriage-stunt\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T19:55:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T00:55:42","slug":"chick-fil-a-doubles-down-on-wokeness-after-getting-backlash-for-gay-marriage-stunt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chick-fil-a-doubles-down-on-wokeness-after-getting-backlash-for-gay-marriage-stunt\/","title":{"rendered":"Chick-Fil-A Doubles Down on Wokeness After Getting Backlash for Gay \u2018Marriage\u2019 Stunt"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fchick-fil-a-doubles-down-on-wokeness-after-getting-backlash-for-gay-marriage-stunt%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2521551&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article expresses disappointment wiht Chick-fil-A&#8217;s recent shift away from its customary Christian and conservative values toward embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).It highlights controversy over a Chick-fil-A franchise in Utah celebrating a gay marriage, which many see as conflicting with the company&#8217;s Christian roots and biblical teachings.When customers voiced objections, Chick-fil-A responded by reaffirming its commitment to DEI and inclusivity, drawing criticism for seemingly prioritizing these principles over its original values. The piece argues that while serving all customers with love aligns with Christian teachings, actively promoting what some consider sinful crosses a notable boundary. It also notes Chick-fil-A&#8217;s support for organizations viewed as anti-Christian, suggesting these actions alienate the company&#8217;s core conservative customer base and could harm its brand loyalty.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Well, this is disappointing.<\/p>\n<p>Christian and conservative fans of the popular fast-food chain Chick-fil-A may have to start learning to make their own waffle fries and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/supply-chain-crisis-leads-to-shortage-of-chicken-tenders-second-chicken-shortage-in-2021\/\" title=\"Supply Chain Crisis Leads To Shortage Of Chicken Tenders, Second Chicken Shortage In 2021\">fried chicken sandwiches<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Christian and conservative values that the company once stood for appear to have fallen by the wayside in exchange for diversity, equity, and inclusion.<\/p>\n<p>According to a disappointing report from <a href=\"https:\/\/washingtonstand.com\/article\/chickfila-doubles-down-on-wokeism-keeps-dei-on-the-menu-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Washington Stand<\/a>, the chicken restaurant isn&rsquo;t just supporting causes that fly contrary to those Christian, conservative beliefs &mdash; but they&rsquo;re doubling down on them, customer complaints be damned.<\/p>\n<p>If you&rsquo;ll recall, Chick-fil-A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/chick-fil-fire-betraying-loyal-customers-shockingly-woke-statement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">came under fire<\/a> earlier this month when a franchise location in Orem, Utah, took to to celebrate a gay marriage.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); 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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>That celebratory post was a direct affront to the company&rsquo;s Christian roots, which are often lauded as a reason the chain stands out in the otherwise secular world of fast food.<\/p>\n<p>But <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/baker-jack-phillips-targeted-for-christian-beliefs-still-fighting-in-court-after-trans-activist-asks-for-trans-celebration-cake\/\" title=\"Baker Jack Phillips, Targeted For ... Beliefs, Still Fighting In Court After Trans Activist Asks For Trans Celebration Cake\u00a0\">celebrating gay marriage<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>How could a Christian restaurant chain be so dismissive of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=Leviticus%2020%3A13&amp;version=NKJV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leviticus 20:13<\/a>? &ldquo;If a man lies with a male as he lies with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination. They shall surely be put to death. Their blood shall be upon them.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Making things so much worse, when local Utahns reached out to Chick-fil-A to express their dissatisfaction with the pro-gay marriage social post, the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >restaurant chain simply poured salt<\/a> into the wounds.<\/p>\n<p>And they also doubled down on DEI in what appears to be a pre-written response:<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Thank you for contacting Chick-fil-A CARES,<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Chick-fil-A embraces all people, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Chick-fil-A, Inc. is committed to being Better at Together by embedding Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion (DEI) in everything we do. We strive to provide a welcoming and inclusive place for everyone. We do this by focusing on Chick-fil-A&rsquo;s four Corporate Social Responsibility pillars: Caring for People, Caring for our Communities, Caring for Others through our Food, and Caring for our Planet.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>And caring about the Word of God?<\/p>\n<p>Look, just to be crystal clear, nobody is saying that Chick-fil-A shouldn&rsquo;t serve gay couples or anything like that.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, it&rsquo;s downright scriptural to serve and love everyone.<\/p>\n<p>But to honor, glorify, and promote an &ldquo;abomination&rdquo;? That&rsquo;s not exactly crossing a thin or subtle line, as much as it is crossing a giant, public DMZ line.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, it&rsquo;s almost downright bizarre that Chick-fil-A is doubling down on DEI in 2025 (soon to be 2026). Just ask <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/jaguar-ceo-resigns-months-woke-ad-crashes-brand-sales-tanked-97\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaguar<\/a> how DEI branding has gone for them this year.<\/p>\n<p>Society has largely rejected DEI as a concept post-Donald Trump 2024, as many took the president&rsquo;s second term as a referendum on the value of merit.<\/p>\n<p>And remember: Chick-fil-A has also been in the business recently of supporting decidedly anti-Christian outfits like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/chick-fil-donated-thousands-anti-christian-southern-poverty-law-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Southern Poverty Law Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This all seems like a string of grave mistakes by Chick-fil-A.<\/p>\n<p>In the business world, when you&rsquo;re a titan like Chick-fil-A, you can afford lots of small mistakes. 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Fans of Chick-fil-A who value its Christian and conservative principles might soon need to learn how to prepare their own waffle fries and fried chicken sandwiches. The company seems to have shifted away from the Christian and conservative ideals it once upheld, now prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion instead. According to a troubling report from The Washington Stand, Chick-fil-A isn&#8217;t just supporting causes that conflict with those traditional beliefs-they are actively reinforcing them despite customer objections. Earlier this month, controversy arose when a Chick-fil-A franchise in Orem, Utah publicly celebrated a gay marriage.<\/p>\n<p>That celebration directly contradicts the company&#8217;s Christian heritage, which many saw as what set it apart in the fast-food industry. But endorsing gay marriage? This stance appears at odds with Leviticus 20:13: &#8220;If a man lies with a male as he lies with a woman, both have committed an abomination.&#8221; When local customers expressed their displeasure about this pro-gay marriage post, Chick-fil-A responded by doubling down on its commitment to diversity and inclusion through what seemed like scripted replies emphasizing acceptance regardless of race, gender identity or sexual orientation.<\/p>\n<p>To be clear: no one argues that Chick-fil-A shouldn&#8217;t serve or love all people-that aligns with biblical teachings. However, openly celebrating something labeled an &#8220;abomination&#8221; crosses not just a subtle line but creates significant division. It&#8217;s also surprising that in 2025 (soon 2026), Chick-fil-A continues pushing DEI initiatives despite growing societal backlash against such efforts following Donald Trump&#8217;s 2024 election victory-seen by many as support for merit-based values over DEI.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Chick-fil-A has recently supported groups like the Southern Poverty Law Center that some view as anti-Christian. Taken together, these moves seem like serious missteps for such an influential brand. While big companies can recover from minor errors because customers often forgive and return eventually, alienating your core supporters is one of the biggest mistakes possible in business today<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2521552,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Woke-Chick-fil-A.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[4265,11043,50410,5331,50914],"class_list":["post-2521551","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-backlash","tag-chick-fil-a","tag-controversy-2","tag-lgbtq","tag-wokeness-2"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Woke-Chick-fil-A.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2521551","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2521551"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2521551\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2521555,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2521551\/revisions\/2521555"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2521552"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2521551"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2521551"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2521551"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}