Timothy Plan makes clear statement regarding McDonald’s

By: Steve Huston

Personal note:

I was pleased to see the press release of the Timothy Plan that appeared yesterday (see below). As a Timothy Plan board member, I’m proud to be a part of this Christian based group. With its wise and prayerful approach, the Timothy Plan has become the nation’s leading Biblically based, pro-life, pro-family mutual fund group.

Read their release.

In addition, I urge you to give careful consideration as to where you have your monies invested. Years ago unbeknownst to me, I had money invested with mutual funds that were backing abortion and pornography. A man full of conviction and a supporter of this ministry, introduced me to the Timothy Plan. He said “Bill how can you say you love the Lord and urge others to pursue holiness and yet at the same time have your money go against God’s Holy standard?”
Within days, I switched my funds to the Timothy Plan.

The Timothy Plan is uniquely different from your typical SRI (Socially Responsible Investment) fund in that they will not invest in companies that are involved in the areas of Pornography, Abortion, Anti-Family Entertainment and the promotion of Non-Married Lifestyles.

I urge you to read Timothy’s press release regarding McDonald’s to give you a little flavor of their perspective. And, then prayerfully ask God what He would have you do.

Quoting:

McDonald’s appears to be seeking growth by continuing to reach out to the homosexual community. Recently, it paid $20,000 to become a member of the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC).

As president of the Timothy Plan, a mutual fund company that selects stocks it promotes based on that company’s values, Arthur Ally says McDonald’s should not be expecting a call from him any time soon.

“Ours is a company that believes in a certain set of values that should not be compromised,” says Ally, “and McDonald’s apparently disagrees with us. Therefore, none of the portfolios we offer will include stock in McDonald’s.”

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McDonald’s enters the catering business – to the LGBT Community
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MAITLAND, Fl., – Recent decisions by the burger-and- fries behemoth, McDonald’s has caused quite a commotion in a couple of communities. However, each is experiencing a distinctly opposite reaction.

On one hand, McDonald’s foray into corporate support of the Lesbian, Gay, Homosexual and Transgendered (LGBT) community is getting rave reviews from the folks at The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC). The McDonald’s Corporation paid $20,000 to become a member of NGLCC and have a seat on the board of directors. Richard Ellis, McDonald’s USA vice president of communications was “thrilled” to join the chamber and stated that he “shares the NGLCC’s passion” for business growth and development in the LGBT community.

On the other hand, this foray has sparked the ire of groups such as the American Family Association (AFA) who is currently calling for a boycott of McDonald’s – until they remain neutral in the culture war. Another company, the Timothy Plan Family of mutual fund handles McDonald’s pro-homosexual activism in a uniquely different fashion. This fund family refuses to invest in McDonald’s because of the fact that they are promoting, what the fund calls, Non-Traditional Married Lifestyles.

Arthur Ally, President of the Timothy Plan says, “It continues to amaze me that corporations, like McDonald’s, continue to publically and financially support things that alienate their consumer base. Shareholders as wells as customers should be outraged at the blatant position this company has taken on this issue.” He continues, “McDonald’s corporation has a fiduciary responsibility to their shareholders to continue to earn profits and expand their company. By alienating such a large consumer base, the Christian community, they are undoubtedly neglecting this responsibility.”

The Timothy Plan is classified as a socially responsible (SRI) investment fund family, but Mr. Ally says that his funds are “morally responsible”. He contends, “We are a Pro-Life/Pro Family mutual fund group. We are uniquely different from your typical SRI fund in that we will not invest in companies that are involved in the areas of Pornography, Abortion, Anti-Family Entertainment and the promotion of Non-Married Lifestyles”.

McDonald’s support of and involvement in the NGLCC is not the only reason the Timothy Plan and AFA avoid the company. “McDonald’s has gone so far as to accuse those who oppose the gay agenda, including same sex marriage, of being motivated by hate. I wonder if McDonald’s officially recognizes, or even has, a Christian employee group, because they certainly recognize McDonald’s Gay, Lesbian and Network,” he concludes.

So it appears, according to Mr. Ally, that McDonald’s now does cater – to the Lesbian, Gay, Homosexual and Transgender community.

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For further information about the Timothy Plan:
http://timothyplan.com/

To talk with a Timothy Plan representative
call: (800) TIM PLAN

For a boycott McDonald’s bulletin insert:
https://americandecency.org/resources/bulletin/2008/btnaugust08.pdf

American Decency Association
Bill Johnson, President
P.O. Box 202
Fremont, MI 49412
ph: 231-924-4050
www.americandecency.org

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