McDonald’s has signed on to a nationwide effort to promote “gay” and “lesbian” business ventures.
According to McDonald’s CEO Jim Skinner, McDonald’s will aggressively promote the homosexual agenda. In remarks on McDonald’s Web site concerning the company becoming a member of the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), Skinner wrote: “Being a socially responsible organization is a fundamental part of who we are. We have an obligation to use our size and resources to make a difference in the world…and we do.”
The company gave an undisclosed amount of money to the NGLCC in return for being recognized as a major promoter of the homosexual agenda. In return, NGLCC placed Richard Ellis, vice president of communications of McDonalds USA, on the NGLCC Board of Directors.
Ellis was quoted as saying: “I’m thrilled to join the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce team and ready to get to work. I share the NGLCC’s passion for business growth and development within the LGBT community, and I look forward to playing a role in moving these important initiatives forward.”
McDonald’s refused to comment to World Net Daily on the placement of its executive on the board of the “gay” advocacy organization but did send an e-mail confirming the corporation’s support for the agenda of the homosexual business lobby.
“McDonald’s is indeed a Corporate Partner and Organizational Ally of NGLCC. Our vice president of U.S. communications, Richard Ellis, was recently elected to its board of directors,” said Heidi M. Barker, senior director of media relations for McDonald’s. NGLCC describes itself as promoting the LGBT community first and always, including same sex marriage.
NGLCC gives credit to sponsors such as McDonald’s for its financial and other support that helps in its work. “Through the commitment of our corporate partners, the NGLCC has been able to advance the ideas and causes of the LGBT business community,” the Chamber said.
The American Family Association is actively working to get the word out. Here’s what the group suggests you can do:
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Boycotts are an inaction, not an action. “Let’s make a statement by NOT doing something.” Doesn’t make sense.
Also, McDonald’s is far too large a corporation for any boycott by any group to have any effect whatsoever. So… the inaction would be wasted effort–or wasted lack of effort. Remember the boycott of Disney by those opposed to the extending of employee benefits to same-sex partners? Yeah, that really put a dent in Disney’s profit, didn’t it?
If you feel that strongly about it… then maybe just pray for them.
I strongly disagree with the previous writer in that we must be responsible and accountable as to where we spend our money. There are billions of Christians all over the world and hundreds of thousands in the United States. If we would strategically choose to support financially those businesses that represent the values we believe in we can restore a kingdom culture to America.
We must begin to support what we SAY we believe. An old adage says “Put your money where your mouth is”. It’s time for believers to pray and then get up and do something or choose not to do something. History has proven that this type of boycott works. Remember the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955 which lasted a year and gave birth to what we know now as the Civil Rights Movement led by the infamous Dr. Martin Luther King. Those believers prayed and then they did something or in this case - chose not to do something. If only believers today would recognize the power and influence we have - we could literally change our cities, nation, and eventually the world.
In Luke 17:22-29, Jesus is telling us that when he returns, it will be like in the days of Noah when God destroyed the world because of sinful man. He also makes reference to the days of Lot when Sodom was destroyed. In Jude 3-16, we are exhorted to contend earnestly for the faith because certain “ungodly” men have crept in “unnoticed” and deny God and Jesus. God destroyed those who were once saved out of Egypt because they did not believe in Him. Sodom and Gomorrah “and cities around them” corrupted themselves and gave themselves over to strange flesh and sexual immorality. They’re examples of suffering the vengeance of eternal fire. Yet, Michael, God’s archangel did not bring reviling accusation against the devil when he contended for Moses’ body; but said, “The Lord rebuke you!” So for people seeking more power and money to advance themselves to top positions, they can be seen like those “cities around Sodom & Gomorrah”. The Bible says “Woe to them!” For they’ve gone the way of Cain, having run “greedily” in the error of Balaam for profit, and are punished in rebellion. But the Lord is coming with ten thousands of His saints and He’s going to execute judgment and convict “all” the ungodly.
Jesus knew that there would be things going on like this in the end times. So to us, lewd behavior and greedy actions are not new to us. We, who love God’s word, should continue to pray for their eyes to be opened to His truth, and we should continue to contend for their souls and compel them to come. With gentleness and respect, we can tell them that God considers this behavior an abomination, and they should seriously consider repenting and giving up this lifestyle. If they continue in that lewd “way”, it will be to the detriment of their physical, spiritual, and eternal health.
So, if we do consider boycotting Mc Donald’s, maybe it should basically be for our own reasons of health first. Recently a t.v. program aired on one of the PBS channels where research was done regarding foods and drinks in some fast-food chains. They said that Mc Donald’s “entire” meal, including drinks, is full of cheap products made from “corn” to keep prices down. They said that their food is fed with or made with corn, corn starch, corn syrup sweeteners and fried in corn oil, which is hugely nothing but unneeded, excess starch going into our bodies and can lead to many people becoming overweight and many of them can get diabetes. And yes, we can boycott this business based on our belief in godly morals. It’s our right!
I sent and email to McDonalds about their support to the NGLCC. Below is my email to them and their response to it:
I wrote:
I have always thought of McDonalds as a family restaurant. However, I have recently been advised of your company’s decision to financially support the NGLCC and their push to promote their homosexual agenda. Please know that their are Millions of Christian families in America who are customers that frequent your restaurants throughout the nation. Why then have you chosen to use the money and influence of the restaurant to support and promote such an antifamily agenda?
McDonald’s Response:
Hello Sherea:
Thank you for contacting McDonald’s. We appreciate this opportunity to share information regarding our commitment to our employees as well as the communities that we serve.
First, it’s important to note that McDonald’s respects and values people. Diversity and inclusion are business imperatives and integral components of McDonald’s culture. We believe that by embracing our differences we are better enabled to value and respect other people as well as understand differing points of view.
We have a long and proud history of leadership in these areas. We continually strive to maintain an environment in which everyone feels valued and accepted. We encourage employees to recognize and appreciate the contributions that all diverse groups and individuals bring to the McDonald’s system.
Specifically regarding the AFA Action Alert Newsletter, here are the facts:
- All references to comments from Jim Skinner, McDonald’s CEO in the Action Alert Newsletter are complete fabrications.
- While one McDonald’s employee is affiliated with the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), McDonald’s is in no way “aggressively promoting the homosexual agenda” as suggested in the newsletter.
- The NGLCC is a non-profit organization dedicated to support economic opportunities for the gay and lesbian business community.
- In addition to McDonald’s, there are numerous other Fortune 500 companies that serve as corporate partners with NGLCC.
- McDonald’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is a business driver and part of our culture.
- At McDonald’s, we treat all our employees and customers with dignity and respect regardless of their ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or any other differentiating factor.
Thank you for sharing your personal point of view on this topic with us.
Angela
McDonald’s Customer Response Center
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I am convinced that the problem is not with gays and lesbians, McDonalds or anyone that is not a born again believer. God said, IF MY PEOPLE WHICH ARE CALLLED BY MY NAME WILL HUMBLE THEMSELVES (NOT BOYCOTT) REPENT< PRAY AND TURN FROM !!!THEIR WICKED WAYS< I WILL HEAR, ANSWER, AND HEAL THEIR LAND. WHAT is it going to take for us to just do what He said. If we spent half the time on our knees praying that we spend, especially on so called “Christian Radio” talking and whining, we would see our God at work. Let’s pray not gripe. Pastor Jerry Grant