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Apparently the National Council of Churches (a large, mostly non-evangelical, ecumenical group) has a problem with MacDonald's treating its workers unfairly:

The general secretary of the National Council of Churches USA has expressed disappointment that the McDonald's Corporation has chosen to endorse what he calls an "anaemic code of conduct" for the treatment of its farm workers.

The Rev Dr Bob Edgar said McDonald's decision contrasts sharply with precedent-setting agreements earlier this year with two major food corporations - Taco Bell Corp, a division of Yum! Brands, and the Mt. Olive Pickle Co.

Both companies took major steps to improve the wages and working conditions of their farm labourers, but McDonald's has opted to "retreat and protect the status quo," Edgar said.

Does this mean I have to give up double-cheeseburgers?

I know that there are many who support boycotting for various reasons, and we do live in a country where we are free to voice our opinions and seek to make a difference (which I believe we should do).

Nevertheless, does that mean that I have to give up double-cheeseburgers? Is that part of being unashamed of the gospel? What are your thoughts on this situation? Before you post a comment (which I invite you to do), please consider the following:

"Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh. For this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully." 1 Peter 2:18-19, NKJV