In-N-Out Burger President Lynsi Snyder has come out and strongly stated that the Bible verse references that are tucked under soda cups and burger wrappers are here to say, whether the leftists like it or not. The stickers containing the references are now at the center of a very loud argument about how much personal faith should be displayed on public-facing brands.
For those who are patrons of the restaurant and have enjoyed their food for years, the verses are part of the fabric of the company itself. For individuals who are opposed, they believe personal faith should be kept quiet and to oneself, or that Christianity is offensive and should be kept far away for that reason.
Snyder, explaining the background to the verses, noted that the Bible reference stickers came from her Uncle Rich, who began printing the verses on the cups and wrappers before he died in the early 1990s. That tradition matters to the burger chain president, who spent her most formative years growing up within the company and sees the packaging as a tribute to her uncle and the faith that shaped his life.
According to a report from AOL, the practice actually goes back even further than Snyder’s uncle. Supporters of the restaurant say that Bible verses have been printed on In-N-Out products since the late 1980s and are deeply rooted in the religious beliefs of the Snyder family, indicating it’s not just a marketing strategy.
The soda cups contain a reference to what is probably the most well-known Bible verse of all time: John 3:16. The verse begins with the epic words, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son.” Other items on the menu feature different passages. Milkshake cups have Proverbs 3:5, while hamburger and cheeseburger wrappers share Revelation 3:20. On special holidays, like Christmas, cups might have Isaiah 9:6 on them.
Lynsi Snyder has been an open book when it comes to sharing her Christian faith, which includes a testimony of God’s goodness as He walked with her through various trials including both loss and addiction. The controversy over the Bible verses isn’t something that just recently developed. Over the last year, left-wing activists and online campaigns have pushed hard for major brands to get away from religious messaging.
In-N-Out has been a frequent target for these individuals. During an event focused on the topic of evangelism, Snyder was given praise for standing strong and firm as activists continue to call for the “secularization” of the chain. Supporters highlighted how Snyder has repeatedly made it clear the verses are nonnegotiable.
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Those who back Snyder’s play on the verses say that the references on the cups and wrappers often serve as a form of quiet encouragement for them. A Christian advocacy group cheered Snyder’s bold stand by reminding their followers that “for decades, In‑N‑Out Burger has had a unique little tradition” of printing the verses on its packaging and how that serves as a witness to a skeptical culture.
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