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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 8:53 am
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Originally Posted by Eastbay1K
The values of creating a family day, etc., is different than the values of creating a fundamentalist homophobic organization that participates in religious discrimination. The restaurant exists "to glorify God" (in the words of its founder). They've also promoted religious groups via toys given out in the kids' meals. Christian prayers during training sessions? If you're a Muslim and don't want to participate, no franchise for you (and you'll be fired).
I couldn't find any proof of this statement. The suit was settled on undisclosed terms, and Chick Fil A denied that Aziz Latif was fired because he didn't participate in the prayer meeting. Do you know for a fact that this was the reason he was fired?
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