Here Are 7 Other Faith-Related Boycotts Against American Companies (in Addition to Chick-fil-A)
- Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:12am by
Billy Hallowell
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Yesterday, TheBlaze brought you five companies that join Chick-fil-A in promoting Bible-based values. Despite the fury coming from both sides of the gay marriage debate, this isn’t the first time that faith has played a role on a massive push for widespread spurn against businesses.
(Related: Here Are 5 Christian Companies That Join Chick-fil-A in Publicly-Proclaiming Their Bible-Based Views)
Consider seven of the most interesting faith-based boycotts that have occurred over the past 1o to 15 years. JC Penney, Lowe’s, Best Buy, Disney, Target, Heinz and Starbucks are only a few of the well-known companies that have faced backlash for their support of issues or causes that some saw as improper, dangerous, ant-Christian, anti-gay and, inevitably, boycott-worthy.
Below, find information about seven of the most infamous and noteworthy faith-based boycotts (aside from Chick-fil-A, of course):
JC Penney: The popular department store chain found itself in the middle of controversy earlier this year when it formed a partnership with popular talk show host Ellen DeGeneres. The problem? The comedian is a lesbian and some groups, like One Million Moms (OMM), felt that, as a result, she was a poor spokesperson, role model and personality for the company to select. Here’s what OMM wrote about DeGeneres on its web site earlier this year:
“Funny that JC Penney thinks hiring an open homosexual spokesperson will help their business when most of their customers are traditional families. DeGeneres is not a true representation of the type of families that shop at their store. The majority of JC Penney shoppers will be offended and choose to no longer shop there. The small percentage of customers they are attempting to satisfy will not offset their loss in sales.”
While the organization inevitably backed off of the call for a boycott, Monica Cole, the director of the group, said, ”We have heard back from men and women — not just moms — saying they will no longer shop there at JC Penney, as long as Ellen DeGeneres is their spokesperson.”
Ellen, of course, defended herself, joking, “I mean, if they have a problem with spokespeople, what about the Pillsbury Doughboy? I mean, he runs around without any pants on and basically begging people to poke his belly. What kind of message is that?”

Lowe’s Home Improvement: TLC’s controversial program “All American Muslim,” was apparently intended to introduce American society to mainstream Islamic adherents. Instead, it caused a firestorm after a conservative group, known as the Florida Family Association, began pushing companies to pull their sponsorship from the program.
The group pushing the ban felt that the show served as “propaganda that riskily hides the Islamic agenda’s clear and present danger to American liberties and traditional values.” While Lowe’s quickly stopped purchasing commercials, some felt that the response was issued too quickly and hastily. TheBlaze originally reported:
Branding expert Laura Ries said Lowe’s made two mistakes. The first was advertising during a show that could be construed as controversial. The second was pulling advertising too quickly.
“For a big national brand like Lowe’s, they’ve always got to be incredibly careful when advertising during any show that could be deemed controversial,” she said. “Will it seriously damage the brand in the long term? Probably not. But it is a serious punch in the stomach.”
Amid low ratings and advertising drama, the show was inevitably pulled and will not be returning to TLC.

Best Buy: Best Buy, the popular electronics store, faced backlash from gay activists for allegedly supporting a PAC that gave funds to Tom Emmer, an opponent of gay marriage. Emmer ran for governor of Minnesota in 2010 and served in the House of Representatives from 2005 to 2011.
“Best Buy has also been found to have donated 100,000 to the same PAC as Target,” reads a Facebook page created by Towleroad, a gay rights web site. “A PAC which supports Tom Emmer, an opponent of equal LGBT rights.”
The fan page, which has more than 7,700 fans, is called, “Boycott Best Buy Until They Cease Funding Anti-Gay Politics.” Mediaite has more about the 2010 boycott, which impacted both Target and Best Buy:
Retailers Target and Best Buy are under fire from gay rights groups, who are organizing boycotts over both companies’ corporate donations to support Republican Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Tom Emmer, who they say is virulently anti-gay. The donations of $150,000 and $100,000, respectively, were made possible by the Supreme Court’s hotly debated Citizens United decision, which allows unlimited political donations by corporations. This confrontation will test the limiting effect of the free market on Citizens United.
While opponents of the decision fear it will open the floodgates to a political process already corrupted by moneyed interests, proponents of the decision argue on free speech grounds, and that other, market-based forces will naturally limit the effects of Citizens United.
In this case, both Target and Best Buy have made sizable donations to a Political Action Committee (PAC) that supports Republican Tom Emmer’s bid to replace Tim Pawlenty as Minnesota governor.

Disney: For eight years, the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) boycotted Walt Disney Co. over its perceived stance on homosexuality. Originally deciding to issue a proclamation against the children’s entertainment group back in 1997, the Baptists took a firm stance against what they saw as a promotion of the “homosexual agenda.” While the religious group was a key part of the mission to rail against Disney, the initial boycott was initially launched by the American Family Association (AFA) in 1996.
The AFA, among other groups, dropped its boycott in 2005, around the same time as the SBC. While critics claimed that conservative religious groups had become defeated and had thrown in the towel, the SBC defended its actions and pledged to continue monitoring Disney’s content and actions.
MSNBC has more about the boycott and the decision to end it:
…the Southern Baptist resolution defended the boycott as having “rightly and appropriately” challenged Disney and said that for a boycott to work, “it must be specifically targeted and of limited duration.” It said the action had “communicated effectively our displeasure”; the convention noted an executive shuffle and the dissolution of Disney’s deal with the founders of the Miramax studio, whose film “Priest” was the touchpoint for the boycott in 1996.
That explanation echoed the reasons given…by the AFA, the Tupelo, Miss.-based ministry run by the Rev. Donald Wildmon, which said that conservative Christians had made their point and that it was time to move on.

Target: The popular discount retail store caught the ire of Christians in 2004 when it abruptly banned the Salvation Army from ringing bells and collecting funds outside of its then 1,300 stores. The move purportedly left the organization, which serves the poor and those in need, without many millions of dollars it had previously collected at the stores.
The move was widely viewed as an attack against a cultural tradition. Thousands of faith leaders stepped up to the plate to call for a boycott of the retail chain, with many pledging — and urging their congregations to do the same — not to shop at Target.
Over the years, tempers have simmered, as it seems Target has loosened its policy a bit regarding Salvation Army bell ringers. Today, the company promotes its ongoing partnership with the organization on its web site, writing:
Target proudly supports The Salvation Army as it serves more than 30 million people across the United States each year. Some of our year-round efforts include grants to local chapters, volunteerism and in-kind donations to help those that need it most. Target also partners with The Salvation Army to support its disaster relief efforts in communities across the country.

A screen shot from the Target web site (Image Credit: Target.com)
Heinz: Known for producing delicious condiments, Heinz has joined other corporations in igniting controversy. The company caught fire from Stonewall, a gay rights group, after pulling an advertisement featuring two men kissing. The Telegraph provides a recap of how the event unfolded in England:
The Advertising Standards Authority received more than 200 complaints about the Heinz Deli Mayo advert in less than a week, before it was voluntarily taken off air.
Viewers complained it was “offensive, “inappropriate” and “unsuitable to be seen by children” and said it raised the “difficulty” of parents having to discuss same-sex relationships with their children.
The gay rights group Stonewall has urged supporters to stop buying Heinz products.
While the company said that the ad was intended to be humorous, the U.K. division maintained that it‘s Heinz’s policy to listen to customers. Considering that there was such a backlash over the same-sex kiss, they decided to remove the ad. Inadvertently, this caused a boycott call from homosexual rights groups.

Starbucks: Known for its coffee and support for activism, Starbucks has also found itself in the cross-hairs of America’s gay marriage debate. In March, the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) announced a boycott on the companies products over its pro-same-sex marriage stance.
“NOM decided to organize a boycott, dubbed the ‘Dump Starbucks’campaign, because the company’s corporate leadership actively supported efforts to legalize same-sex marriage,” The Christian Post reported in March.
Here’s how the “Dump Starbucks Campaign” describes its efforts:
We are urging customers across the globe to ‘Dump Starbucks’ because it has taken a corporate-wide position that the definition of marriage between one man and one woman should be eliminated and that same-sex marriage should become equally ‘normal’. As such, Starbucks has deeply offended at least half its US customers, and the vast majority of its international customers.
On January 24th, 2012, Starbucks issued a memorandum declaring that same-sex marriage ‘is core to who we are and what we value as a company.
Starbucks also used its resources to participate in a legal case seeking to overturn a federal law declaring marriage as the union of one man and one woman. [...]
In taking these actions, Starbucks has declared a culture war on all people of faith (and millions of others) who believe that the institution of marriage as one man and one woman is worth preserving. [...]
We urge consumers across the globe to join the ‘Dump Starbucks’ campaign.

These are only some of the faith-based boycotts that we’ve seen over the past 10 to 15 years. There are, of course, many other examples of individuals and organizations on both sides of various issues attempting to use the power of the consumer to convince companies to embrace — or abandon — viewpoints.





















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Comments (227)
Bill Wallace
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 12:40pm@TXDAVE22
I agree with you, in part. Republicans who run on “family values” and then violate that aspect are horrendous and should be excoriated. Voted out of office and shunned.
It is atrocious that a few liars abuse the trust of the electorate, hiding deep secrets and playing the sheep when really a wolf.
It is even worse BECAUSE they are to represent family values…and don’t. I wholly agree.
But a few people breaking that trust doesn’t remove the fact that the party itself, being conservative, are about family values. Maybe if you were to actually look up the definition of “conservative” you might grab yourself a vowel from Vanna and figure it out. Just a thought.
Report Post »Recceman90
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 3:13pmRepublicans usually get those offenders out of office, sometimes too fast! Democrats circle the wagons and protect their people til the end, and then usually those caught on the Dems side get promoted!
Report Post »Ray2447
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 4:21pmA professor at a local area college once told his class that immorality was only news worthy when Republicans did something immoral, because Democrats don’t claim to have any morality in the first place.
Marxist Valley College at Youtube. http://tinyurl.com/7ub3dv7
Report Post »HorseDancer
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 5:27pmRECESSIVEMAN90 . . . “Republicans usually get those offenders out of office, sometimes too fast! Democrats circle the wagons and protect their people til the end, . . .”
Really? David Vitter? John Ensign? Larry Craig? Dick Cheney?
Report Post »thetreyman
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 6:04pmnone of your examples negates what Recceman90 wrote.
Report Post »vanman4446
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 7:12pmWhat about the democrats, the way you talk they are all angels
Report Post »Ragnars Repos
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 9:04pmWow! Conservatives are really biting down on this.
I guess the Progressives can just sit back and watch you folks implode.
This is truly bad news for freedom in the US. You’re all chasing gay people with chicken patties while the Republic is being dismantled.
Utterly pointless.
On a side note:
I wonder how many of you consumed parts of homosexual chickens?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_birds_displaying_homosexual_behavior
Report Post »PATTY HENRY
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 9:06pmI’m compelled to say (those who have ears will hear) that this election will be dirtier than even we can imagine.
Report Post »Their goal is to make it so DISGUSTING, so abhorrent, so OFFENSIVE, as to raise our ire to the point
of our wanting to turn away for the sake of our Sanity. Nothing Immoral bothers them. Many of them don‘t believe in GOD and therefore don’t feel they have to answer to anyone, much less GOD. They will say anything, do anything, lie about everything, and it’s going to come FAST and FURIOUSLY.
I urge all PATRIOTS to DAILY put on the FULL ARMOR of GOD. There are 7 pieces to it. Each Piece has a purpose. Envision your family in a circle of love and one by one envision them with the Full Armor of God; The Breast Plate of Righteousness, the Belt of truth and Gospel of Peace, the Helmet of Salvation, the Sword of the Word and the Shield of Faith. WE have to go to GOD first every day to protect us and our families from the onslaught of EVIL that is going to be hurled at us, especially when that demon in the WH understands that he can not fool us any longer. and …remember there are 75% of us vs. the 21% (inc. MSM) and that even as this is being written, more and more Moderates or ‘once liberals’ are catching on. This man and this party is EVIL and seeks to destroy everything AMERICAN. Those who have ears definitely will hear. GOD BLESS US ALL.
mtcountrygrl
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 10:02pmI use all of these companies except Target and Starbucks. Target because they continually cater to left wing causes to the point that the punish charities that help the poor simply because they are religious based. They have publically come against the millitary, the boy scouts, the Salvation Army, etc. I finally said enough already we get it you hate Christians and American soldiers. And I will no longer shop there. As far as Starbucks, their coffee is overpriced and doesn’t taste good, plus I prefer to support the local coffee hut. Boycotts are mostly silly. I like the football player that said “I don’t care if they support slavery, the chicken is good”. For the most part, I agree! People have a right to disagree with you in this country and to financially support the causes that follow their beliefs – Shocker, I know!
Report Post »rose-ellen
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 10:22pmThe hypocrisy on the right comes in- in that many of you right wingers justifiably opossed to government politicians trying to stop companies from doing business if they disapprove of their politics-are the same people trying to stop muslims from building mosques in america.-Depends whose ox is getting gourd-apparrently.Huckabee is on the media basically telling everyone that it is those muslims that people should be going after-how dare they turn the tables of intolerance on us-[christians]Though i agree with your indignation in this matter-your indignation is not about principle, fairness, freedom of speech and association etc. as many of you want to deprive muslims of their freedom of religion as you try to stop them by hook or by crook- from building mosques or as you attempt to pass laws against them. [no sharia here-whatever that means!]. Hypocrites!
Report Post »Oldbutnotsenile
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:42amJust for information, Hobby Lobby, for those who may not shop there is also a Christian store and also closes it’s doors on Sunday, the Sabbath and plays praise or Christian music throughout their store.
Report Post »BOMUSTGO
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 5:25amI go to Hobby Lobby quite a lot to buy paints and canvas..The real Sabbath starts at sun down Friday night and ends at sun down Sat night.Rome changed it.
Report Post »jdgalt
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 2:35pmI’m not convinced. Not all of us feel it‘s government’s place to dictate what type of families people can form.
And in the current economy expecially, the important thing about any candidate is whether he is willing to CUT SPENDING in a big way. Everything else must come second.
Report Post »tipical
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 11:17pm.Marriage by definition is the joining of two to make one family to procreate. Two Hen’s can’t make an egg and two rooster’s can only end in failure. If they allow the Gay and Lesbian group to use sacrament of marriage just to gain the benefits. I can hear it now, the atheist will want to be called Christians so they can enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. John 3:16
Report Post »God Bless America
Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 12:38pmI don’t care what people keep private what they do behind closed doors, but for companies who bend over backwards for the 2% of the population, are the companies I will not bother with. It’s the small minorities who push their lifestyle in front of your face that steams me. They make it more difficult for the people who live and let live.
Report Post »JBaer
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:12pmMy sentiments exactly.
Report Post »midwesthippie
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:54pm..biz is biz…and it’s none of our biz what companies do or support with their $$$’s…last time i checked it was a (semi) free country…live and let live but vote with your wallet…
Report Post »Wino911
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 2:32pmYou took the words out of my mouth….
Report Post »heatherfeather
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 2:45pmExcellent reasoning. It is why I have turned off television.
Report Post »LibertyAllTheWay
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 4:27pm@Anonymous T.
Report Post »The problem is, what you do in “private behind closed doors” actually does affect me and it affects our society. It is a lie to believe otherwise! It is people of character and morals in private or in public that determine the strength of our nation!
Carl1 Supports Israel
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 4:30pmAmen brother. My thoughts exactly.
Report Post »crisnick
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 4:38pmAs Dan Cathy said, we can‘t keep waving our fists at God and telling him we know what’s right even when scripture is clearly to the contrary. For individuals, they can choose to sin or not — that’s their right and I will not condemn them for it. I’m quite sure I sin and all the people close to me do as well and I will not condemn them. But don‘t try to tell me that what’s wrong is suddenly right because someone wants to do it, or even that the majority of people are OK with it. “Majority” and “right” don’t always go hand in hand. Cathy was merely expressing this and I don’t think he should have been met with such a hideous reaction for being honest and faithful.
Report Post »tipical
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 11:25pmHere is my take: .Marriage by definition is the joining of two to make one family to procreate. Two Hen’s can’t make an egg and two rooster’s can only end in failure. If they allow the Gay and Lesbian group to use sacrament of marriage just to gain the benefits. I can hear it now, the atheist will want to be called Christians so they can enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. John 3:16
Report Post »God Bless America
TASS50
Posted on August 5, 2012 at 9:59pmwell said
Report Post »garbagecanlogic
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 12:35pmThis news items helps me in future planning.
First: I shop at Best Buy because of their stance.
Second: I buy Heinz because of their stance.
Third: I would shop at Starbucks if I drank coffee.
Fourth: I quit shoppig at Lowes because of their stance.
Fifth: I stopped going to Disney functions after learning of their stance for ****’s.
Sixth: I also stopped shopping at Target about 5 yrs ago because of their stance.
It is called “exercising my rights”. Just like they can.
Praise Be To Obama. Psalm 109:8
The U.S. Out Of The U.N.
Report Post »The U.N. Out Of The U.S.
PAlibertybelle
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 2:23pmI’m not too sure of the Heinz thing. Teresa Heinz Kerry has donated over $4 million to the Tides Foundation over the years. I don’t think I want to be contributing to her fortune.
Report Post »georgepatton
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 3:58pmTo PALIBERTYBELLE:
Report Post »Teresa has nothing to do with the H.J. Heinz CO.(THANK GOD)
Del Monte has owned them for quite a while.
I f she was involved with the company I would of sold all of my shares long ago!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rational Man
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 4:17pmGuess you are unaware or forgot that Best Buy refused to acknowledge Christmas in their sale flyers, stores, employees and catered to Muslims instead. It’s been a few years, but if they changed anything, it is because of pressure. Not values. Trying to strike a balance with political correctness, just for profit, is tough. Values and patriotism have nothing to do with their decisions……………
Report Post »tootser922
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 8:56pmHallelujah! I agree with you 100%. Love the scripture. Fits to a T.
Those who choose not to buy Chick-fil-A are out of touch. Will they stop buying gas even though the terrorists who supply the gas are beheading out people????? May the Lord have mercy on their souls.
Report Post »rolla020980
Posted on August 6, 2012 at 9:50amHere’s my breakdown:
First: I don’t shop at Best Buy because of their customer service.
Second: I don’t buy Heinz because of their price.
Third: I would never shop at Starbucks if I drank coffee. They are one of the worst liberal organizations outside of Unions.
Fourth: I shop at Lowes because Home Depot openly supports gay marriage. I have no other options here. Unfortunately all of the local shops are out of business.
Fifth: I stopped supporting Disney because of their exploitation of children.
Sixth: I am torn on Target. They abandoned Christmas long ago and they openly support gay marriage. However, they also donate a large amount of money to charitable organizations both Christian and non-christian. I may be looking into other companies for my Christmas shopping this year, though.
Anyone know if Walmart, Meijer, or Sears/Kmart has a stance on gay marriage? As much as I hate Walmart customer service, I would support them if they do not support gay marriage.
Report Post »watashbuddyfriend
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 12:27pm“Handicapped Parking… at Sears
“Today I had to go to Sears. As I approached the entrance, I noticed a
driver looking for a parking space.
I flagged the driver and pointed out a handicap parking space that was open and available.
The driver looked puzzled, rolled down her window and said, ”I’m not handicapped!”
Well, as you can imagine, my face was red!
”Oh, I’m sorry” I said, “I saw your Obama sticker and just assumed…”
She gave me the finger and yelled some nasty names at me.
Boy! Some people – and when you’re just trying to help them out!”
Report Post »BelindaB
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 12:39pmGreat Post !!!!!
Report Post »Wartface
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 2:02pmYes… Liberalism is a disease for which there is only one cure. That would be getting a real job and paying your own bills.
Once you have been cured you come to the realization that Big Brother liberals stealing your income to give to lazy losers is a horrible concept.
Report Post »mongastanman
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 2:23pmI… can’t… stop… laughing!
Report Post »altops
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 2:26pmBrilliant; the gay agenda is one of death, their sexual practice corrupts their hygiene quality causing premature death! Their social political agenda cause the spread of their death culture polluting the mind from that which is natural to that which is unseemly and corrupt, all such societies fail, fall, and are destroyed from either forces within and without, due to the utter weakness of such adopted social political policies. The inherent and complete rejection of Gay Agenda offering is common and a survival mechanism of society, for no people or species can endure adopting such flawed fallacies. Even the majority of the Gay populous confirm these truth to be self evident, and wouldn’t want this agenda to be pushed on us all as it is. Most gays are so in private, they do not want policy set on their account. As for gay marriage, what an oxy moron. Gay marriage is like saying Holy Sin, its a flawed notion which only can exist in the realm the sinful imagination, for to be gay is a sin and to be married as a gay is to be married by Satan. For God joins Husband and Wife naturally, but to ask God to Join two blatant sinners in the name of sin is blasphemy, heresy and contrary to the ways of God, they ask what is and never was, but by Lucifer/Satan the father of Lies sin and death, and they the gays ask us all to accept it and swallow it!
Report Post »mecanic
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 3:34pmoutstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »georgepatton
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 4:00pmThanks,
Report Post »Can’t wait to use that one on the ignorant Obammymites!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
mombie
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 8:17pmI know right?! Speaking of handicapped Obama lovers I went (for the first time in a long long long time) to Golden Corral here in Richmond VA and let me tell you….. THAT was America at it’s finest. I have NEVER seen so much gluttony in my life. Fat men, women and even little kids… just plain fat and obviously unhealthy and lazy people….. And this is the population of people that I pitch in to help?? God help us.. SCARY STUFF! I would never take my children there to see such an embarrassing group of Americans. I was so disgusted (and saddened for the little fat kids) that I couldn’t even eat. We didn’t stay long. Please — for all you people that really think Obama is good for this country look around and take heed to those people that don’t work, eat and dress like slobs, vote only when driven to the polls or paid, ask yourself what is the Democratic party really wanting.. I’ll give you a hint…. DEPENDENCY on daddy government! wake up America!
Report Post »Tractorboy
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 10:41pmAnother way to distingish a Obama voter from a Romney voter, A Romney voter signs the checks on the front, Obama voters sign them on the back.
Report Post »bigdaddyt46
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 4:58amRotflmmfao!!!!!!
Report Post »Eraty Bab
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 9:17amLOL….that’s rich.
Report Post »jnw325
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 6:03pmNow thats funny
Report Post »tipical
Posted on August 5, 2012 at 12:18amBeing a Obooma supporter is not a handicap it is a metal atrocity and a disability to the third generation dependency The sins of the father will be visited by the children. Break the chains of slavery to the government. Get a job and pay your fair share of taxes and gripe like the rest of us.
Report Post »AReaganAirForceVet
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 12:20pmThank you Blaze for putting this out. And thank you BlackyB for setting me straight. Just recently, I and my family were in Branson, and as I usually get up earlier in the morning than my wife, so I went over to the Starbucks by the river, ordered me a chocolate mocha and went and sat by the river enjoying the peace and tranquility of a beautiful morning. However, since I am an Air Force Veteran and a Bible Believing and Obeying Christian, and now knowing the stance that Starbucks makes concerning Veterans and Christians, I will never go and shop at Starbucks again. I guess I should not wonder why I wasn‘t given a veteran’s discount at Starbucks. They must have been scornfully laughing at me when I walked out the door just having bought that mocha. Well, never again.
Report Post »txdave22
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 12:23pmGOP: PARTY OF FAMILY VALUES? NOT A CHANCE! HYPOCRISY PERSONIFIED, AND THEY WILL ANSWER WITH HELLFIRE AND DAMNATION!!!
Robert Bauman, Republican congressman and anti-gay activist from Maryland, was charged with having sex with a 16-year-old boy he picked up at a gay bar. Source: Washington Blade
Parker J. Bena, Republican activist and Bush Elector from Virginia, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography (including children as young as 3 years old) on his home computer and was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison and fined $18,000. Conservative Babylon
Louis Beres, chairman of the Christian Coalition of Oregon. 3 of his family members accuse him of molesting them when they were pre-teens. Editor and Publisher article
Howard L. Brooks, Republican legislative aide and advisor to a California assemblyman, was charged with molesting a 12-year old boy and possession of child pornography. Sacramento Bee article
John Bolton: George W. Bush’s latest Ambassador to United Nations. Corroborated allegations that Mr. Bolton’s first wife, Christina Bolton, was forced to engage in group sex have not been refuted by the State Department. Raw Story Article—(foreign policy advisor to Mitt Romney in
2012)
Andrew Buhr, Republican politician, former committeeman for Hadley Township Missouri, was charged with two counts of first degree sodomy with a 13-year old boy. Source
Report Post »Pray_For_Us_All
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 12:43pmI am in the same boat as you AIRFORCEVET. Never knew this about Starbucks. I buy the glass Starbucks drinks from the gas station every morning, I love them, but never again. I think I am having withdraws already. LORD GIVE ME STRENGTH.
As for you TXDAVE22,
What are trying to say? That all republicans are like this? You may be able to give a couple examples of some bad apples but what is your point? I am sure that you could do the same with the democrats, but who really gives a @#$%. At least the GOP wants people to work for what they have and not expect a hand out.
Just like Obama said “You didn’t build that”, that should be said to people getting wellfare checks and food stamps, “You did’t work for that”.
Report Post »Belwraith
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 12:53pmYes, TXDAVE, there is hypocrisy in the Republican party (just as there is in the Democrat party) and that’s why the Tea Party was formed…because conservatives weren’t happy with the actions of the Representatives who said they held the values of the Republican but did the opposite. And I hope that one day the Democrats wake up, see what the Progressives have done to the Democratic party and start a tea party of their own to bring the Democratic party back to the principles it once held.
Report Post »Aslan
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 3:16pm@TXDave: Okay, you’ve cited six RINO hypocrites. I am sure there are plenty more. That means every Republican is like that? Logic fail.
Report Post »tipical
Posted on August 5, 2012 at 12:06amI can‘t drink anybody’s coffee because it takes about 1to 2 minutes before I throw up in the direction of the person I don’t like. Sometimes my aim is not that good because I am allergic to coffee. It is not the caffeine in the coffee it’s the oil, take a look towards the sun and see the oil slick.. However someone gave me a Starbucks coffee cup that I was using for morning cup of tea. I would like to return it for cash and the go buy a Chick-Fil-A cup. I do a lot of progressive things, I won’t watch the new Walt Disney movies made by the new leadership. Walt and his wife had certain standards to live up to and his brother continued in the same way. When Michael D. Eisner took control it became more about profit than it did about entertainment. Many other movie studios started out that way and have never changed.. I have not watched a movie since I was on the DC Police department an could get in free. Who on earth would pay to see some of this trash. Not me.
Report Post »normalmom
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 12:18pmThe only one thing about boycotting a company is some of them have great prices, or you can’t find what you need else where. I sometimes get a coffee at a specific starbucks due to the great customer service there.
Report Post »BelindaB
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 12:41pmStarbucks coffee is terrible…I make better coffee myself! I stopped going to starbucks a long time ago because of their stance on our Military.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:41pmI’m not interested in $5 cups of coffee anyway. As far as Penneys goes, I’m not involved in an organised boycott…I’m just never going to buy from them again. They have nothing a hundred other stores don’t.
Report Post »PurrrpleMtnMajesty
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 2:15pmIf it’s selling something that is an absolute necessity and you absolutely cannot afford to go elsewhere, I understand, but then I ask you….if JUDAS was the owner of that store, would you
Report Post »STILL buy from him? Just saying that if we don’t stand for our principles, we will have nothing to stand for and will be partially responsible for the change/corruption/pain they inflict on society and on our children’s futures..
oneshiner
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 8:16pmBELINDAB: I’m with you. Starbucks has the worst tasting coffee. That includes the time I had a stupid job that included buying Starbucks to evaluate the store & service. Yuk, free and I tried them all and could hardly get through most of it. McDonalds has as good a coffee as any place around. We always choose them for coffee when traveling. Hate the food tho.
Report Post »LeadNotFollow
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 12:09pm…
Report Post »I found out that my pharmacist was a leftist liberal Democrat, and that he donates to Democrat candidates.
I no longer trusted him to fill my prescriptions. He’s rude, and had already made several prescription mistakes, so boycotted his butt.
I switched Drug stores. I took my prescriptions across the street, to his competition.
LeadNotFollow
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 12:16pm…
Report Post »* so I boycotted his butt.
watashbuddyfriend
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 12:23pm@ LeadNotFollow, good show! You sound like my experiences with pharmacists.
Report Post »escape_from_socialism
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 12:32pmBeauty of free market is the freedom to choose. I’ve chosen to avoid as many chinese junk as possible. It make me happy when I see Made in USA. Just purchase New Balance snickers from kohl’s made in usa. They still make them.
Report Post »LeadNotFollow
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 12:02pm…
Report Post »Doesn’t Target sell GAY wedding greeting cards?
normalmom
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 12:12pmYea that is one of the latest things they have done.
Report Post »Tigress1
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 12:47pmTarget does much more good than bad. They are one of the most philanthropic companies in America. It donates 5% of its pre-tax operating profit to the communities. Here in Memphis they continuously donate to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and they built the Target House for the families of St. Jude patients. Petty issues such as whether they sell gay greeting cards is just that – petty – compared to the good that they do.
http://sites.target.com/site/en/company/page.jsp?contentId=WCMP04-031782
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Target_Corporation (Scroll down to philanthropy if time prevents you from reading all of it.)
Report Post »rfycom
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:53amYou people are some nosy ass people. Leave people alone for God’s sake. If being gay is a sin let the lord handle it.
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 12:06pmThat’s all I ask! But don’t try to force me to accept sin as being normal! Homosexual is perverse and a sin and no one will ever force me or my kids to accept it. It exists, and gays can be great, awesome people. I don’t care what they do. But I do not accept homosexuality as anything but a perversion and marriage is only between a man and a woman.
Report Post »watashbuddyfriend
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 12:09pm@ rfycom
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:53am
“You people are some nosy ass people. Leave people alone for God’s sake. If being gay is a sin let the lord handle it.”
He, God, already has!
Report Post »LeadNotFollow
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 12:15pm…
Report Post »You’ve got it backwards.
It‘s the GAYs who won’t leave the straight folks alone.
Straight people just protest with our wallets.
Boycotts work, when you are the majority.
We don‘t get all up in anyone’s face, like the GAYs do.
kaydeebeau
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 12:59pmWell RFY – if the behavior was left in the privacy of their own homes, that would solve this problem. Since, however, the homosexuals have seen fit to parade around in the streets, all over TV and in every facet of MY life, trying to convince ME and everyone else that the behavior is laudable and worthy to be celebrated to the point of expecting ME to sign on to legislating immorality, forgive me if I choose to remind them what the Bible says about marriage and sin.
God will be the judge in the end, but I would be remiss if I didn’t warn of the coming judgement and try to steer them towards the only means of salvation. I am only commanded to go and tell. Convincing is up to the Holy Spirit speaking to each individual. Accepting or rejecting that message is up to the individual.
Report Post »angelcat
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 6:23pmTrolltrainer, excellent comment. I agree totally. This whole business of calling those who won’t accept gay marriage as haters really shines the light on those who call the names as the haters.
Report Post »LeadNotFollow
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:48am…
Report Post »Lowe’s Home Improvement should have never purchased advertising space on the controversial program “All American Muslim”.
normalmom
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 12:15pmI was quite irritated (to say it nicely) when I saw commercials for that show. It causes me concern they will start to try to force their religion on us. The commercial made it look cool to be muslim even for women what a crock.
Report Post »kiwi1
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 2:09pmThe same thing is being done with the Muslims as was done with the homosexuals. They cry about discrimination and the main stream media plasters these claims all over the news (traitors that they are). They indoctrinate our children in the schools with pro (what ever the cause might be). Hollywood plants the ideas in all of the crap they push out. This is pure and simple propaganda and misinformation. They Hate Christians and Jews because these religions are a threat to their plan to destroy mans Freedom. They are good at it, it’s been going on forever. Good vs Evil…. these people are enemies of mans freedom Marxists/Communists/Evil. There are a lot of uninformed people who don’t realize what is being done. They are useful idiots helping these Commies destroy our Country.
Report Post »Democrats = Communists
blackyb
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:46amIf you do not like J.C. Pennys because of this, it is understandable. I just do not shop there, but their clothes, in some cases look some better than they used to.
Report Post »crisnick
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 4:54pmI don’t know if I have a problem with Ellen simply by virtue of her being gay. I don’t know much about her, and maybe that‘s why I don’t have a problem, but she doesn‘t seem to be trying to push any agenda in the public’s face. I thought her Cover Girl ads were funny and not at all distasteful. She has a lovely face and she‘s in her 50’s and I think CG was just looking for an older woman for the ads.
Report Post »Locked
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:46amDon’t forget Google, Apple, Delta, Toys ‘R Us… there’re a LOT of groups that cater to gays or donate to pro-gay groups. Better check twice if you’re that worried!
… Or here’s an idea. Maybe we can all just go “Well, let them do what they want. I don’t much care, because unlike the left, I don’t get upset at what PRIVATE CITIZENS believe.”
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:50amNah, that is too logical…
Report Post »Git-R-Done
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 2:47pmSo people who choose to boycott aren’t private citizens doing what they want? Or are people only allowed to do what you approve?
Report Post »Locked
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 3:32pm@Git
“So people who choose to boycott aren’t private citizens doing what they want? Or are people only allowed to do what you approve?”
You approve of boycotting Chick-fil-A? Well, you’re a moron, but more power to you I guess?
Report Post »LeadNotFollow
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:45am…
Report Post »My family and friends boycotted JC Penney after they hired Ellen DeGeneres.
Boycotts work.
HKS
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:45amWe should really not pay much attention to the crap, it’s a left wing ploy to get the heat off of Obama. I’m not that blind.
Report Post »Aslan
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 3:20pmYou are right. I’ll bring the subject back to Obama where it belongs.
The boycott against Chick-Fil-A has been so successful: in one day, CFA stimulated the economy more than Barack Hussein Obama has done his entire life.
Report Post »blackyb
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:43amJ.C. Pennys has done nothing against or talked against Americans or people of faith that I am aware of. Gay people have to work and eat too. I do not like Ellen Degeneres or the gay lifestyles of homosexuals, but as long as they are not taking a stance against American of faith and trying to shut them up, then let them work as long as it is not in a position to influence our children that their lifestyle is approved by God and all the people, for it is definitely Not.
Report Post »addisamba
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:33pm“…let them work as long as it is not in a position to influence our children…”
They featured homosexual “dads” with their children, in the JCP Father’s Day catalog.
Report Post »barber2
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:34amOne of the benefits of capitalism is the boycott . One can influence policy with their wallets instead of resorting to guns, knives or dynamite.
Report Post »blackyb
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:32amStarbucks are greedy American hating hogs, anyway. They failed to honor our troops and now they and their greedy people are going against people of faith. Boycott them. They should never get another dime from those who stand for the faith and America. I will not buy from them.
Report Post »watashbuddyfriend
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:50am@ blackyb, you can do like I do, and that is don’t waste hardearned money on their coffee! I can make a much, much better cup, at home!
Report Post »Meyvn
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 12:07pmFree speech! Stuck Farbucks!
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 12:33pmYou are only paying more fo be seen with the StarBucks label, anyway. They are waaay over-priced for what they sell.
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:30amThank you, BLAZE, for keeping track of all the CHRISTIAN protests defending our faith, our GOD, our country.
My husband and I have taken a stand. We have written these companies. We do not support companies or individuals who stand against GOD. Someday we will be accountable to HIM how we used the money HE provided for us (through salaries, hard work, etc., even gifts).
Time to take a stand, AMERICA!
Report Post »YourVoiceMatters
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:51amThis is the crux of the point
Report Post »accountability before God…
as believers, we will give an account to Him on that day
well said!
watashbuddyfriend
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:29amListen up!
I have added my support to Chick-fil-A, on other blogs on TheBlaze,
I have sent JCP and email direct to not expect my future business,
I have posted many posts, on TheBlaze, about the no-choice the hemo has; they too are what God created them to be,
If the Southern Baptist knew much about Bible Doctrine, they would never have boycotted Disney.
Sure God frowns on those who He has designated to be what they are, for a reason, just like in the case of Sodom and Gomor!
So, why is it that we don’t get on with it?
DO NOT forget, you have been assigned certain SINS to commit, so, I say use yours carefully! grin Remember, YOUR sins will find you out – Numbers 32:23
Have a wonderful day!
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:36amBoy, are you screwed up!
Report Post »watashbuddyfriend
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:45am@ trolltrainer
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:36am
“Boy, are you screwed up!”
Show me your hand, help me to understand!
Report Post »watashbuddyfriend
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:47am@ trolltrainer
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:36am
“Boy, are you screwed up!”
Can you reveal a little knowledge about Bible Doctrine?
Report Post »loriann12
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:53amI think you have that a bit wrong. We have not been “assigned” certain sins. HOWEVER, that said, the sin of homosexuality is no different than the sin of taking the Lord’s name in vain (from an ex-sailor who battles this constantly) or gossip. I do not hate the sinner, but I hate the sin, even mine. I also understand that sin is deceptive and Satan makes it fun on purpose. I have nothing against gay people, I’ve even known a few. But to say you‘re allowed your opinion and I’m not is Un-American. I don’t force my opinions on you, don’t force yours on me. You have the same rights I do. You can marry someone of the opposite sex or live with someone out of wedlock and have the same rights as anyone else who co-habitats. I wouldn’t mind if they were allowed to have civil unions so that it was something permanant, but from what I hear, most have mulitple partners. They don’t want equal rights, they want special rights. What’s next? Marrying 2 or 3 others, marrying your dog?
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 12:04pmAnything I say to you is just going to turn into a pizzing contest, I realize this. You obviously feel everything is foreordained by God, down to the falling of a leaf or the thought in your head 3 hours from now. I disagree, this totally nullifies any aspect of free will. Why then are we even here? I am not Arminian, in fact, I would consider myself a 4 point Calvinist if pressed.
But the **** does have a choice, God did not create us to sin.
You write:
“Sure God frowns on those who He has designated to be what they are…”
This is silly. You defend the sovereignty of God by stating He is unhappy with what He created? No! He created us in His image, with free will knowing that most of us would turn away from Him OF OUR OWN CHOICE. This was necessary if He wanted only those worshipping Him that choose to. No one is arguing foreknowledge, election or predestination here, though I do not believe in double predestination. I believe God foreknows our choice and sends the Holy Spirit to those who will choose Him. But it is still OUR choice.
Anyway, I am sorry for my reaction to you. That was wrong. You are entitled to your theology, as I am mine.
Report Post »watashbuddyfriend
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 12:20pm@ trolltrainer
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 12:04pm
“Anyway, I am sorry for my reaction to you. That was wrong. You are entitled to your theology, as I am mine.”
YOUR apology is accepted! And, I sure hope I have been able to plant a little seed in your heart (Right Lobe of you Soul), not the one in your chest.
Find my BibleDoctrine website, and learn something abouty yourself, and others. You will be surprised!
Report Post »Irishtech
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 2:44pmContext is wonderful thing. maybe you should read the verse right before the one you quoted. it doesn’t say you have no choice but to sin. it was saying that group of people need to do that thing. and if they don’t they have sinned.
“And the land be subdued before the LORD: then afterward ye shall return, and be guiltless before the LORD, and before Israel; and this land shall be your possession before the LORD.”
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:25amBoycott is such a strong word…
Report Post »rosegrower
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 12:02pm…. but revolution isn’t? How much are you taking from the WH for posting on these blogs, BTW?
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 12:12pmrosegrower
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 12:02pm
…. but revolution isn’t? How much are you taking from the WH for posting on these blogs, BTW?
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Huh? What are you even talking about? Why would you think the WH is paying me to post here? You are assuming way too much with no knowledge whatsoever!
DarthMims
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 12:14pmI prefer blackmail; either do what I want you to do, or I won’t give you my money.
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 12:29pmMaybe I should clarify my position here. I certainly do not frequent certain businesses because of their positions. I would never eat Tom and Jerry or go to a Starbucks. I also do not go to movies or support hollywood or the music industry. But I do not consider these a boycott as such as much as just a personal choice. If I had to attend a business meeting in a Starbucks then it would not be a problem. Likewise, I happily shop at Lowes and Home Depot because they are convenient. I love Walmart.
Most times these businesses are huge and the political or religious views of the guy running the thing are irrelevant. These businesses employee many people, many of them good Christians, and they bring money into their communities. I will go out of my way to try and support those with my views, like Chick-Fil-A, and I try to stick to local, Christian services when I can, but I am not going to try and make a political statement with everything I do.
Report Post »jcldwl
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:22amNot into organized boycotts myself. I just choose not frequent businesses that have view points I don’t agree with. They have every right to their own point of view just like Chick-fil-a whom I support. Organized boycotts are a turn off and only serve to make the boycotters look bad. i.e. intolerant.
Report Post »v15
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:21amI’m not going to boycott these companies. I will give special attention to companies that stand up for Christian values and support them when attacked. However, until you find that Best Buy has a direct link to Hezbollah or Hamas THEN I’ll stop shopping there.
Report Post »GoodStuff
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:34am“I’m not going to boycott these companies.”
Coward.
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:38amGoodStuff
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:34am
“I’m not going to boycott these companies.”
Coward
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What a totally idiotic comment!
TRUTH4U
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 2:33pmYou had better understand that it doesn’t matter if Muslims are tied to Hamas or Hezbollah, they still must adhere to the Koran’s teachings. It teaches all Muslims to hate “infidels”, and anyone who is not Muslim, is an Infidel. Islam is the ONLY religion in the world that doesn’t preach LOVE & TRUTH. I believe it is more of a culture than a religion, but calling itself a religion, they get by with far more than they normally could. Be very careful who you are supporting as you may have to live under Sharia Law in the very near future!
Report Post »v15
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 3:17pmSome of you Christains are extremists. Should I destroy my iPhone right now because Apple supports gay marriage? If so, then I better leave AT&T because they carry the Apple IPhone. I’ll just take my business to Verizon. Oh wait, damn they also have the iPhone so I can’t use them. And I can’t use T-Mobile since they bounce they signal with the help of AT&T. So I‘m a coward if I don’t litmus test EVERYTHING and then don‘t boycott the ones that I don’t totally agree with? Why must everything I do be a political statement? Geez, some of you people are completely insane!
Report Post »Fascist Dictator
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 3:59pmAh, I thought Best Buy was supported by CAIR. I refuse to shop there anymore. I’m sick of all extremists.
Report Post »Steelhead
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:20amBilly you need to stop playing in the dirt.
Report Post »scuba13
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:36amMaybe you should stop playing with stupidity.
Report Post »Detroit paperboy
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:20amI hold nothing against those companies for their positions……I can choose not to spend my money there….just like people who disagree with Chik fil a……
Report Post »MeteoricLimbo
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:19amThe silly meeter is just about pegged on this one.
Report Post »MeteoricLimbo
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:29amMeter too. Sorry I spilled a 32 oz lemonade on my keyboard and I am having E issues.
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