Mike, the Muppets ... and Chick-Fil-A

There’s a controversy brewing over statements made by Chick-fil-A founder Dan Cathy and now the Muppets and Mike Huckabee (pictured) are squaring off on opposing sides.  

WASHINGTON - MAY 18: Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee speaks during a taping of "Meet the Press" at the NBC studios May 18, 2008 in Washington, DC. Huckabee discussed on topics related to presidential campaigns and the general elections in November, 2008. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images for Meet the Press)

Here’s what happened:

Cathy was quoted in a July 2 Biblical Recorder story as saying that he supports the biblical definition of the family unit. Here’s an excerpt from the story: 

Some have opposed the company’s support of the traditional family. “Well, guilty as charged,” said Cathy when asked about this opposition.
 
“We are very much supportive of the family – the biblical definition of the family unit. We are a family-owned business, a family-led business, and we are married to our first wives. We give God thanks for that.”

The company’s CEO Lisa Henson who is said to be a strong supporter of marriage equality, decided to end her company’s relationship with the restaurant chain and donate the money they have received from Chick-fil-A for the toys to the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation.

Enter Huckabee, a Baptist preacher, former governor and former Republican presidential candidate. Huckabee announced on Facebook that he supports Chick-fil-A’s right to uphold its biblical stance. He is now calling for a “Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day.”