Our purpose is to promote the free expression of faith, be it doctrine, mores, or practice.  This past month we have seen a classic confrontation over a mores issue.
The head of the fast food chain, Chick-fil-A's Mr. Cathy, expressed his beliefs on marriage in the media.  He holds that his faith stands for traditional marriage between a man and a woman.  We applaud such free expressions.  His company does not limit service or employment to those who agree with his views.  But, he did speak out on the issue.

There was the expected response from those who disagree.  We also applaud the expressions of their side of the issue.  They should have the right to express their side.  So far, so good.  But then the debate took a different turn when some mayors, including Rahm Emanuel of Chicago stated that Mr. Cathy's views were not Chicago views and set out to keep Chick-fil-A from doing business in the Chicago area. 

Having lived in Chicagoland for decades, I know there are a multitude of business owners who agree more with Mr. Cathy than they do with Mayor Emanuel.  We also find out that, at the time the mayor was criticizing Chick-fil-A, he was cuddled up with Louis Farrakhan, the head of the Nation of Islam.  Mr. Farrakhan has been a strong critic of gays and of Jews for as long as I can remember. Mr Emanuel is the first Jewish mayor of Chicago.  So, I find it strange that the mayor would stick it to Mr. Cathy whose company does not practice discrimination against gays in service or employment, but hangs with Mr. Farrakhan who is openly prejudice in word and practice.

What's up mayor?  You are confusing us.