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Friday 3 August 2012

…I think it is a real concern how a Christian business understands the intricacies of its supply chain and how it works toward building a kingdom ethic into its product. In the case of Chick-fil-A, as a Christian food purveyor it is their duty to think about the theological, moral and ethical underpinnings of their own business, as well as the businesses they buy from as part of their supply chain. This is similar to a Christian jeweler who must think about where her diamonds are coming from or a Christian clothing retailer who must wonder what the practices are within its supply chain and how its contractors handle the environmental impact of dyes and the waste from garment making. This is not just a concern for Chick-fil-A; it is a concern about ourselves: our habits, our choices and our ignorance. It’s a concern for my self. I need to hold myself to a higher standard as well, and I need to understand how my habits and choices can impact other people. This is the logic behind Christ’s emphasis on loving our neighbor as ourselves. I am sure that during this recession we all know someone who, of no fault of her own, has been affected by forces beyond her control—losing a job, a home, a retirement account. This may have even happened to you. The point is, we can choose to empathize with those who are affected by forces beyond their control. Our Habits, Our Choices and Our Ignorance

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