On Chick-fil-A, taking a stand, and love

There are two things I have no intentions of doing.

-- Boycotting Chick-fil-A
-- Applauding the public stance Chick-fil-A has taken on gay marriage.

Some feel led to do one or the other.  In fact, most of my Facebook friends apparently are either boycotting Chick-fil-A, or are speaking out publicly in defense of the Cathy family and their stance.

I feel led not to.

Right is right, even when it’s not popular.
With varying degrees of indignation, that’s what the opponents of same-sex marriage are saying on social media sites.

But it’s also the rallying cry of those in support of same-sex marriages, who are also flocking to these site, and also with a certain measure of indignation.

Here's a thought: Don't take a public stand on this issue.

Does I Peter 4:8 say:

 "Above all else, take a stand on what you consider a moral issue, because doing so will cover a multitude of sins?"

No.

Here's what it does say: 

 "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you."

Now I don't know if this verse is really more important than others. But "Above all else" kind of gives me the impression that it should carry some weight.

It's the one commandment we were given in the New Testament.

"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." -- John 13:34-35

I see very little evidence that taking a public stand on this helps spreads the grace and love of the gospel.

But hey, I could be wrong.