If Megan Bissell labels herself as an angry lesbian, I’d have to label myself as a broken-hearted Christian. Why? Because it sucks that our world breeds angry people, let alone angry lesbians, and it sucks that “Christians” often have been the least compassionate of all. For that, I’m sorry. Jesus’ message was uncompromising and offensive, yet the soft-hearted flocked to Him because of His supernatural love. I regret that many “Christians” don’t follow His example.
As it concerns the WinShape Organization and Chick-fil-A’s support of it, I must say Bissell’s assertions are over-reaching. After examining their websites, I disagree with the claim that it is anti-gay and would advise others to look for themselves. Westboro Baptist Church is anti-gay; WinShape is pro-Jesus. Their mission is to impact the world around them by cultivating leaders who have been revolutionized by the message of Jesus. Via marriage, college and foster care, the only thing explicitly promoted is the Bible.
While I sympathize with Megan’s frustration, it does not merit painting an organization as something it clearly is not. When questioned on the matter, Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy responded with: “We have no agenda against anyone. While my family and I believe in the Biblical definition of marriage, we love and respect anyone who disagrees.” It is the right of any patron to decide whom they will support, but it is intellectually dishonest to characterize Chick-fil-A or WinShape as anti-gay.
Editor's Note: This letter refers to this previous letter.
