Why does chik fil a hate gays

The fast-food chain's donations have come under fire from activists.

Chick-fil-A’s Image Plummets among Consumers as Anti-LGBT Groups Rally

After courting controversy for years, the fast-food chain Chick-fil-A will no longer fund two organizations that have historically opposed same-sex marriage. The company told ABC News Monday that it was refocusing its donations to groups centered on "hunger, homelessness and education" beginning in the new year.

Tim Tassopoulos, the president and COO of Chick-fil-A, added that "no organization will be excluded from future consideration -- faith-based or non-faith-based. The chain currently boasts more than 2, restaurants across the country. Its stance on LGBTQ rights has been the subject of boycotts, anti-boycotts and more for yearssince CEO Dan Cathy first drew condemnation from activists in when he said he supported "the biblical definition of the family unit" -- marriage only between a man and woman.

A Chick-fil-A spokesperson told the Thomson Reuters Foundation, which first reported the storythat "We made multi-year commitments to both organizations and we fulfilled those obligations in The spokesperson declined to comment to Reuters on whether the protests influenced the decision to change donations.

The statement continued: "When misinformation is perpetuated without fact, our ability to serve those in need, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or any other factor, is at risk. We urge the public to seek the truth before rushing to ill-informed judgment and greatly appreciate those partners and donors who ensure that anyone who needs our help feels safe and comfortable to come through our doors.

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