tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post7590183471221943081..comments2024-02-09T02:48:13.776-06:00Comments on Daily Meditations with Fr. Alfonse: Mt 14:1-12 Angry BirdsFr. Alfonsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02557206560119402976noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post-14618039564397838712012-08-05T11:25:04.318-05:002012-08-05T11:25:04.318-05:00Wow, what a great thread! Fr Alfonse did a wonder...Wow, what a great thread! Fr Alfonse did a wonderful job responding to the original anonymous. And I have to give that anonymous credit for a humble reply back to Father. <br />The misinformation (lies) put out by both left and right groups is disturbing. The stuff from the left seems to get more traction thanks to bias--especially anti-Christian--in mainstream media.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post-81060956308749317922012-08-05T01:20:06.237-05:002012-08-05T01:20:06.237-05:00I just thought I'd clear up one part that was ...I just thought I'd clear up one part that was not refuted, from this angle.<br /><br />"Imposing religious beliefs in the workplace is not right."<br /><br />Actually, they do not. In the workplace, anyone is allowed to be an employee, no matter their sexual orientation or marital standings. It is only indirectly that religious beliefs are "imposed", and the employees are not subject to them.<br /><br />From what I've heard, Chic-fil-a's stores are independent, so things like this can happen:<br />http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/08/01/chick-fil-a-store-breaks-with-founder-to-sponsor-lgbt-pride/<br /><br />Yep, a store's manager decided it will host the LGBT pride month festival there in a few days. So no, there is no imposing of religious beliefs in the workplace.<br /><br />By the way, what I do think is "imposing religious beliefs in the workplace" is several mayors hinting that they will block Chic-fil-a from development or expansion in their cities.<br /><br />-Anon. #3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post-90409399140362118622012-08-04T14:36:29.225-05:002012-08-04T14:36:29.225-05:00He did get fired.He did get fired.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post-89929400669560864522012-08-04T13:07:26.794-05:002012-08-04T13:07:26.794-05:00Dr. Fr. Alphonse!!! thank you again for your time...Dr. Fr. Alphonse!!! thank you again for your timely and correct blog!!!! correct me if I am wrong, but didn't that man who harassed the Chick Fil-A employee get fired? His boss obviously did not like what he did. Are the gays going to crucify him next?becky mattsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post-66028507175184008092012-08-04T12:48:34.527-05:002012-08-04T12:48:34.527-05:00I will think and pray about this, thank you for yo...I will think and pray about this, thank you for your reply and meaningful insight. Although I am not judging chick-fil-a, like I said they can think and say whatever they want. Sorry if it came across that way. I don't want nor expect same sex marriage in the catholic church because that is against her teachings, but I am not going to stop a loving couple from getting married through a civil union.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post-36445956001466012282012-08-04T12:44:04.729-05:002012-08-04T12:44:04.729-05:00First, please know I am posting with peace, not an...First, please know I am posting with peace, not anger. What you're forgetting, anonymous, is that the judgement coin has two sides. We cannot judge the heart or motives of someone, but indeed we can and should judge their actions with charity and gentleness if their actions are leading them away from heaven, no matter what their sin may be. It's our moral duty to evangelize the Word of God and being guilty of the sin of omission (not speaking truth when we know it for example) is separating ourselves from God. <br /><br />I saw the video mentioned in the meditation, and what this man who pulled into the drive thru did and said to the Chick-Fil-A employee, (who I'm sure works there by her own free will) was disgraceful on every level! I can't imagine this and the other actions of hate expressed from the pro-gay marriage community, (or whatever title they want to give themselves?) is the reputation they would like to portray. Tolerance seems to be only one sided these days. But as Christians, we know we will be crucified over and over again for our religious morals and values. Jesus warned us about just this. How quickly history is forgotten. I hope we don't ever have to face persecution as John the Baptist did.<br /><br />I am glad I choose to stand up for my religious liberty and freedom of speech by taking part in "Appreciation Day" regardless if it changes anything, because for now, I'm free to do so. Someday, we may not be so fortunate. Quoting Forrest Gump; "That's all I have to say about that." ;)<br /><br />May God have mercy on us all.<br /><br />Suzie<br /><br />Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post-74763875373731805372012-08-04T12:31:34.566-05:002012-08-04T12:31:34.566-05:00Oh my! Very good, Father. I'm sorry, Anonymo...Oh my! Very good, Father. I'm sorry, Anonymous, sounds like your arguments have been refuted!<br /><br />I think I'm in the mood for some Chick-fil-A for lunch....;)<br /><br />Father, are you on vacation this week? You've been very active in the comments. Figure you must have some extra time on your hands. If so, enjoy the time off.:)<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />-JenniferJennifer B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15338737502809429613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post-87390087670128028972012-08-04T11:29:39.629-05:002012-08-04T11:29:39.629-05:00Gays are still victims of discrimination. [So are ...Gays are still victims of discrimination. [So are Christians.]<br />This whole thing started because of the hate that chick-fil-a shows towards other groups. [They serve anyone who pays.]<br />If they had said that they do not accept asians, or hispanics, would the reaction not be similar? [You are right. But they are not against gays. They are against gay marriage…like me]<br />Jesus taught us to love, be kind, and accept others. [He did not teach to accept others. He taught to accept the truth. He not only taught us to love one another. He taught us to love as He loves us. Scripture makes that clear. Don’t pick and choose what Christ said. Take and receive the whole truth.]<br />Thats what I believe and do. [And it’s your right to be wrong]<br />I accept anyone no mater their color, religion, or sexual orientation. [So do I. But I don’t accept lies or sin].<br /> They are people and deserve to be treated like everyone else. [You are right, but it doesn’t mean you must accept gay marriage].<br />Chick-fil-a dondated millions of dollars to hate-groups and anti-gay groups. [No. They sent money to organizations that promote marriage and Christian values. Gay organizations donate millions to anti-Christian and hatefilled organizations].<br /> They are entitled to have their oppinion, as anyone does, about same sex marriage, but they should not impose it on their employees like they have. [No, they have every right to impose their values. You have every right not to work for them.]<br />Imposing religious beliefs in the workplace is not right. [Yes it is. Go work somewhere else. I would not work for Nazis even if my family was starving. Learn to stand up for your beliefs rather than forcing others to submit to your belief.]<br />They even supported a legislation bill from Uganda where gays are killed for who they are. [That’s not true, period].<br />That is hateful. [That is misleading]<br />Everyone has the right to not support or not support a company or group for their own reasons. [Now I finally agree with you].<br />Lastly, the group has not been silenced and will continue to fight for equal rights. [You are right, and Christian Americans will to].<br />Jesus did not judge others and neither will I. [He did and you just contradicted everything you wrote in your comment. You judged harshly, incorrectly and misleadingly the marriage and Christian faith. You call others hateful because they disagree with you and you don’t see the contradiction??? You can love someone without agreeing with them. Learn the difference.]Fr. Alfonsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02557206560119402976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post-88354438518951690922012-08-04T11:12:54.377-05:002012-08-04T11:12:54.377-05:00Gays are still victims of discrimination. This who...Gays are still victims of discrimination. This whole thing started because of the hate that chick-fil-a shows towards other groups. If they had said that they do not accept asians, or hispanics, would the reaction not be similar? Jesus taught us to love, be kind, and accept others. Thats what I believe and do. I accept anyone no mater their color, religion, or sexual orientation. They are people and deserve to be treated like everyone else. Chick-fil-a dondated millions of dollars to hate-groups and anti-gay groups. They are entitled to have their oppinion, as anyone does, about same sex marriage, but they should not impose it on their employees like they have. Imposing religious beliefs in the workplace is not right. They even supported a legislation bill from Uganda where gays are killed for who they are. That is hateful. Everyone has the right to not support or not support a company or group for their own reasons. Lastly, the group has not been silenced and will continue to fight for equal rights. Jesus did not judge others and neither will I.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com