Memories Pizza never said they would discriminate against customers in their restaurant, the owner simply said she wouldn’t cater a hypothetical gay wedding.

Chik-Fil-A never said they would discriminate against customers or employees in their restaurants, the executive simply said he believes in in traditional marriage.

Yet the outrage over such comments–even criticizing those who gave to the GoFundMe page for not giving their money instead to food banks–is astonishing. The irony is that their critics basked in the possibility of shutting down the livelihood of a married couple in a town smaller than some high schools. But suddenly they are the most vocal advocates of the poor.

For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured unto you.