COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A group of 80 Ohio faith leaders is urging Kroger to retreat from what they call "the culture war promoting radical LGBT policies," as businesses nationwide roll back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

In an Aug. 6 letter to Kroger CEO Ronald Sargent, the faith leaders accuse Kroger of aligning with "shameful and diabolical LGBT policy," like promoting gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The letter argues Kroger is erroneously prioritizing Pride Month celebrations instead of supporting conservative culture efforts, like a bill at the Ohio Statehouse to designate a month celebrating "natural families."

"As you may not be aware, these radical 'woke' positions are divisive and contrary to orthodox biblical teaching," the letter, signed by three ra

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