Following Media Criticism, TOMS Shoes Founder Apologizes for Speaking at Focus on the Family Event
- Posted on July 9, 2011 at 11:24pm by
Christopher Santarelli
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Following media criticism, TOMS Shoes founder Blake Mycoskie has released a statement apologizing for speaking at an event with Focus on the Family (FOTF) about “faith in action.“ He used the release to make sure people know that his appearance was a mistake and that he and his company support ”equal human and civil rights for all.” And, he drove home the fact that FOTF will not be affiliated with his “One for One” movement giving shoes to children in developing countries:
“Had I known the full extent of Focus on the Family’s beliefs, I would not have accepted the invitation to speak at their event. It was an oversight on my part and the company’s part and one we regret. In the last 18 months we have presented at over 70 different engagements and we do our best to make sure we choose our engagements wisely, on this one we chose poorly.
Furthermore, contrary to what has been reported, Focus on the Family is not a TOMS giving partner.
So there is no misunderstanding created by this mistake, let me clearly state that both TOMS, and I as the founder, are passionate believers in equal human and civil rights for all. That belief is a core value of the company and of which we are most proud.”
“What has been reported” refers to a recent article in Christianity Today that suggested FOTF is “working to become a TOMS international distributor in Africa.” Following the event announcement and Christianity Today’s article, Ms. Magazine organized a petition through Change.org asking TOMS to cut ties with “the notorious extreme right-wing, anti-gay, anti-choice, anti-woman fundamentalist Christian group Focus on the Family.”
FOTF describes its core beliefs as follows: All people are of infinite value, marriage is the foundation of family life, children are a gift from God, sex is an expression of love, and Christians have the responsibility to promote truth and social policy that improves the strength and health of the family.
Following Mycoskie’s statement, media outlets have spun and twisted “Furthermore, contrary to what has been reported, Focus on the Family is not a TOMS giving partner,“ to mean ”Focus on the family misrepresented [its] relationship with TOMS Shoes.”
In reality TOMS Shoes was referenced in three sentences of a larger 3500-word feature about FOTF’s attempt to “thrive—and survive—past its founder.” FOTF is never quoted claiming to be a “TOMS giving partner,“ only ”making slow strides” to to become a TOMS international distributor in Africa.
Do you think this is a sign of things to come? Will companies be increasingly black-balled by the media for participating in any sort of apolitical charity work with groups supporting traditional marriage and pro-life views?
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neverending
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:27amOnly the beginning but it is speeding up. Wake up America.
Report Post »AOL_REFUGEE
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 10:45am“Ms. Magazine organized a petition through Change.org asking TOMS to cut ties with ‘the notorious extreme right-wing, anti-gay, anti-choice, anti-woman fundamentalist Christian group Focus on the Family.’”
Jesus H. Christ. Being Christian now automatically means that one is “notorious extreme right-wing, anti-gay, anti-choice, anti-woman”?
Somebody call Mad Max quick. The sh*theads are winning, folks.
Report Post »HisNameWasRobertPaulson
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 3:42pmI had always been fascinated by Tom’s shoes. I loved the idea they have of donating a pair of shoes for every pair purchased. However, with their founders knee jerk bigotry towards Christianity, I will withdraw my fascination, and any interest I have ever had of purchasing or suggesting their company to anyone. There are better ways to give to the poor, and being a bigot is not one of them.
Report Post »jaclyngregory
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:24amhttp://www.samaritanspurse.org/
Report Post »teammommy
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:21amtheir contact: http://www.toms.com/contacts/index/
My email to them: I see where you apologized for associating with Focus on the Family. As a FOTF supporter, I will no longer be shopping with you and will make sure all I know do not shop with TOMS, You obviously find offensive the FOTF beliefs, “All people are of infinite value, marriage is the foundation of family life, children are a gift from God, sex is an expression of love, and Christians have the responsibility to promote truth and social policy that improves the strength and health of the family.”
As a Christian, I cant see why yall are so afraid of values. But you made your choice, and now I make mine. Thanks.
Report Post »nancy364
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 2:09amWell said, I agree. Toms will not get my business, anyone who sees the values Focus on The Family has as wrong, then I want nothing to do with them!! I will completely support FOTF!!!
Report Post »TumbleBumble
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 1:10pmSent them my .02 cents. Thanks for posting the link. :)
Report Post »Ashley
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:18amAnd, another one caves into the Soros’ agenda. What on earth is wrong with this statement: “All people are of infinite value, marriage is the foundation of family life, children are a gift from God, sex is an expression of love, and Christians have the responsibility to promote truth and social policy that improves the strength and health of the family.” Absolutely, nothing! The fact that TOMS felt they had to distance themselves from this, speaks volumes about the TOMS founder and what that he either believes in the “agenda” or is caving under pressure. Whichever one it is, TOMS is forever tarnished . . .
Report Post »teammommy
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:15amHate to hear that. Unfortunatly, I apologize as well for thinking I could help TOMS with a shoe drive. As I support FOTF, I openly apologize for wanting to help this TOMS. I will now be assisting my local CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
Report Post »chigger
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:57amRight on Teammommy.
Report Post »Rational Man
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 1:48amTake a look at Life Outreach International……….
http://lifetoday.org/
Report Post »gmeekatty
Posted on July 14, 2011 at 2:10amThis is upsetting and erroneous…however, God can use all resources for good. Satan, however, is laughing at the division between two generous, caring organizations. I’m sorry TOMS caved to pressure and (in their hearts) they probably are also. But don’t let this error stop giving to a good program if that is your desire. Pray about it. Ask God to take this mess and bless it.
Report Post »gmeekatty
Posted on July 14, 2011 at 2:16amParties don‘t have to agree in order to do God’s work. Jesus did not say, “feed my sheep if you agree to all the criteria, laws, rules and religion”…. He won with love. Not everyone loved Him back. Giving is good, no matter who you are. The little children who receive these shoes are not to blame for this “error” or decision. Please pray about this and ask God to reveal the most loving, Christian way to handle it. Then, go forth without apology.
Report Post »rockstone
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:10amHmmmmm…. That’s got to be one helluva (no pun intended) dilemma there Blake my man. Abort more of them so you need less shoes.
Is that how you would have it work??
Report Post »gmeekatty
Posted on July 14, 2011 at 2:21amHow did this become a referendum on homosexuality or abortion? When disasters strike, do you take the political or religious temperature of the volunteer working beside you? NO. You do what needs to be done and at the end of the day, perhaps a conversation gives you the opportunity to share the love of Christ. A “company” does not have beliefs, individual people do regardless of the position of those in command. I’m sure the workers on the front line of these organizations are shaking their heads in disbelief as they try to minister to the needs of these barefoot babies.
Report Post »Rebs2Cents
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:10amFF is extreme when they take their religious beliefs into the realm of law, trying to force all to conform to their religious convictions. The Church can determine what marriage is within the religious context but when government gets involved, it becomes a secular thing that can not be limited by one set of religious doctrine. They probably do great work and promote fear as well.
Report Post »Emrys
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:34amThen atheists and deists are extreme when they take their beliefs into the realm of the law, as in trying to deny student-lead prayer at high school football games or the mentioning of God in a commencement speech (see recent headlines).
It is only in modern times (the past 250 years or so) that marriage fell into the state’s hands anyway. Before that, all one needed was a couple of witnesses and an exchange in vows, and the church kept records in each parish of the marriages, births, deaths, baptisms, etc. The government took that away from the church, and now all kinds of legal pitfalls are involved, such as who can legally inherit what, who can see whom in an ICU, who can or cannot testify against whom in court….
The government has one overriding reason to want to control marriage: to promote economic growth through the production of offspring. Any other stated reason for gov’t to be involved is a moral purpose, and therefor something liberals should not want. Ha. This is why government has a secular reason for wanting marriage to be betwen heterosexual couples: to increase the number of producers in society so as to increase economic wealth, and therefore its tax base. All other reasons are moral, and, as liberals always tell us, you cannot regulate morality. Making marriage between homosexuals legal is a moral issue, and the government should not legislate that, or liberals is the hypocrites we know them to be.
Report Post »IowaBlackRobe
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 1:17amrebs 2cents please explain how you think Focus on the Family has any less rights to take their beliefs into the realm of law, than Planned Parenthood, or atheists, or any organization. I‘m guessing any organization that doesn’t mirror your beliefs is, according to you, extreme. You’re due change back from your 2cents!
Report Post »Cherynn
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 1:21amEmrys, the government has only been involved in licensing marriages for 100 years. It was started due to inter-racial marriages. The church was all up in arms about black men marrying white women and waving thier bibles around quoting about the immorality of it. Woman had to prove that they were of sound mind and entering into the marriage of thier own free will. Now, inter racial-marriage is common. The church seemed to forget about the immorality of such marriages. God never required anyone to get a license to be married, but the government does. You can get married at a justice of the peace and never deal with a church or a preacher and still be legally married. I believe every one should be allowed thier own personal beliefs and yet not be allowed to force those beliefs onto others. FOTF wants everyone to live under thier code of morality and what gives them that right to dictate thier beliefs onto others? Sounds like forcing sharia onto people if you ask me only its thier version of Christianity instead of islam. You dont have to believe in God in this country to get married. Gay people should be allowed to enter into civil unions with the weight of marriage without the consent of anyone except the 2 sharing vows. If you practiced your own personal beliefs without the gall of demanding that others practice your religion I would quit thinking of them as the American taliban. Live your own lives, leave others alone. Love that 1st amendment!
ckokkola
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 1:44amForget the facts that marriage has always in all societies been between a man and a woman. Marriage was established to provide for a safe family environment. True the government only began licensing about a 100 years ago. But at that time, prior to that time and until rather recently marriage has always been defined between a man and a woman. Even the Greek and Roman Empires knew that much.
Report Post »Liberalismsamentaldisorder
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 10:39amTypical lib argument. Anything you don’t agree with is extreme and to be feared. Liberal = Hypocrite
Report Post »SnowBun
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 6:41pmThey do not promote “fear” Reb. Please explain how you think that is true. Everyone has the right to their beliefs, YES even Christians. At least they don’t advocate capital punishment for gays like ISLAM does !!
Report Post »bigdawg
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:07amAnd so “the herd” continues to stampede anyone who doesn’t run in lock-step with their hate-mongering, anti-Christian and anti-Jewish bigotry, now threatening TOMS into submission. And of course the children were secondary to them and, apparently, TOMS. I guess it was just a marketing ploy all along.
Liberal compassion and tolerance on display yet again.
Report Post »Lost Shaker Assault
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 7:35amTom should have started somthing a little more constructive, like Tom’s third-world power plant, or Tom’s ship yard, or Tom’s make the lazy third-world man get off his ass and provide shoes for your family co.
Report Post »Dr. Klahn
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:05am“Following media criticism, TOMS Shoes founder Blake Mycoskie has released a statement apologizing for speaking at an event with Focus on the Family (FOTF) about “faith in action.”
I’m curious now about what sort of “Faith in Action” Mr. Blake supports…
Report Post »biffo
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 1:00amKilling unborn babies has to be part of it or, NO SHOES FOR YOU!
Report Post »kindling
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 1:34amIf the people from TOMS believe in equality, how can they support abortion?
Report Post »Sean In LI
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 2:05amSounds like “abort all the little brown babies we can” is what he’s after. Progressives, where killing a child is considered kindness.
Report Post »katiefrankie
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:04amWell, that’s no loss on my part. Those are some butt-ugly, overpriced shoes if I ever saw any. I’d prefer to donate to charities that are more in line with supporting traditional family values, the sanctity of life, and the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Report Post »Rational Man
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 1:46amI agree completely!
FOTF could have made a better choice than this outfit.
Like, Life Outreach International. A Christian organization.
http://lifetoday.org/
Report Post »SnowBun
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 6:35pmHAHAHAHAAA yeah really – i didn’t even know “toms” still existed.
Report Post »TH30PH1LUS
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:01amMiddle Ground is rapidly evaporating. Read the Parable of the Wheat & Tares. This is the time of bundling. Groups that you never thought would come together are coming together NOW. God is behind it. He has, in fact, commanded it to be so.
Some are being bundled for destruction, others to be “gathered into his barn”.
Report Post »kalli
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:35amHallelujah! God is great! Bible prophecy is happening right before our eyes!
Report Post »Welcome Black Carter
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:47amAnd some will be blinded from the truth…
Report Post »Eric_The_Red_State
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:59am@Welcome Black Carter -
(Your name) —- (heh heh heh heh heh)
Very funny.
Hey – that doesn’t make me racist, does it?
(I don’t care who you are – that’s funny)
Report Post »spreadcommonsensenot pc
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:00amEXTREME?????????????? wow FF hasnt changed one bit since their conception, could it BE
Report Post »that it America is “drifting away from GOD——that within itself is “extremely stupid”
media=====phttttt
TH30PH1LUS
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:04amYes, actually believing the Bible and holding to its teachings as Truth is now considered “extreme”. The Founders would have been sued for starting Bible clubs hahaha
Report Post »Tammy_Beth
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 2:15ammore specifically, insisting YOUR INTERPRETATION of what the bible says be enforced as the law of the land is extreme. that’s called theocracy, and you might as well go ahead and legislate the form of baptism and require tithing by law while you are at it.
Sooner or later my fellow Christians might want to look around and note that this country was founded specifically BECAUSE Christians of good will read the bible differently and wanted the freedom to do that.
You spit in the face of the first Americans when you seek to have one understanding of a religious doctrine enforced by the power of law.
Report Post »Kiwon
Posted on July 9, 2011 at 11:55pmSadly, it’s clear where intolerance really lies.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 1:09amExactly .. and why is anti-abortion anti-woman? Girl babies are aborted right along with the boy seems if anyone is anti anything it is the pro-abortion against babies of any gender.
Report Post »justsaying
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 3:03pmI have always wondered the same thing.
Report Post »GodsDotr
Posted on July 9, 2011 at 11:54pmI think that it’s important as Christians that we be careful where we put our dollars. Let’s support organizations with Christian values!!!!!
Report Post »Chet Hempstead
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 3:54amCharity is a Christian value. You should give your money to whoever will get the most help to the people who need it in the most efficient manner.
Report Post »vanhook99
Posted on July 9, 2011 at 11:53pmI encourage everyone to go to their website and ask them why they abhor Christians. I told them I would never in my lifetime buy any of their products I was so mad. Liberals don’t have to agree with basic Christian belief but neither do they have to insult us.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 1:11amhttp://www.toms.com/contacts/
Contact form for Tom’s Shoes.
Report Post »PrfctlyFrank
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 1:12amUnfortunately yes, they must insult us because what else do they have?? They can’t make us happy, we know how to do that already, so they do the alternative, they try to make us miserable.. They do so with ridicule, with mockery, with temptations but mostly with pride.. They hate us because we want them to be like us, happy with the way we live our lives, and they want us to be like them, full of contention and covetousness.. Sucks to be them…
Report Post »Rational Man
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 1:23amGet over yourself! It’s not about you or being insulted! IT’S ABOUT THE KIDS DUMMY!!!
This guy is a jerk who doesn’t really care about the kids he supposedly helps with his cheap looking cloth shoes! He can‘t put aside his left leaning bias to ’help’ kids around the world.
Report Post »FOTF obviously put aside their objections to his beliefs to help the poor.
So who is the real jerk here??
JaneLovesJesus
Posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:12amthank you! done. and what overpriced shoes! No wonder they can give away alot.
Report Post »Jake in Denver
Posted on July 9, 2011 at 11:46pmOnly if they are spinless. Stand up for what you believe in.
Report Post »FANGS
Posted on July 9, 2011 at 11:43pmThe left Wing unions and Communists file hundreds of lawsuits every year against People donating their time and goods, Because they dont get a cut or payoff. If the unions or aclu dont get their cut, They allways file bogus unfairness lawsuits. The Democrats and the Socialist groups and Unions have Completely Destroyed the good will, charity and Giving to the needy in our Country. Look at all the Family’s that are Unemployed since Obama. Just imagine how much Charity money is now not going out to the needy. The Democrats dont care who starves.
Report Post »thegr8restoration
Posted on July 9, 2011 at 11:41pmYou have got to be kidding me! How dare that evil right wing group try to affilate the selves with my charity! What a shame TOMS politics will only subvert good works.
Report Post »chigger
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:51am@Generation: I do hope you are kidding and this post is tongue in cheek. Focus on the Family an evil right wing group?
Report Post »Rebs2Cents
Posted on July 9, 2011 at 11:37pmI’m glad to hear he took this step away from an organization that is very extreme
Report Post »Lowgo1981
Posted on July 9, 2011 at 11:55pmBy extreme, you mean an organization that promotes Godly values, a renewed emphasis on strengthening the integrity of the family and one that enriches the lives of the underpriviledged through charity, all around the world?
Report Post »TripleG
Posted on July 9, 2011 at 11:55pmI’m just curious what you find so extreme about focus on the family? It must be really bad if you think that TOMS is tarnished just for one speaking gig.
Report Post »jb.kibs
Posted on July 9, 2011 at 11:58pmi’m glad they did too, it shows who they really are. ;)
Report Post »chigger
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:45amI wonder if Tom knows that most of those people he just snubbed including a whole host of other Christians have bought his shoes with the express purpose of helping him raise money for those kids. My own church promoted his shoes to help his cause. If Focus is such a horrible set of people why would they help him with his cause. You obviously know NOTHING about Focus on the Family and have listened to only those with your political views and have bought into the lies.
Report Post »chigger
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:54amI wonder if TOM give back the money he made from the Focus on the Family people who attended his event and ordered his shoes? If he really believes he made a mistake he should refund every dollar to the people who ordered during that conference and as a result of his speaking.
Report Post »I support God's Israel!
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 11:42amExtreme? Focus on the Family is NOT an extreme organization. They help people to keep their family together, based on Biblical principles. If you see them any other way, then you have got it all wrong. You got proof that they are extreme? Then stop accusing and PROVE IT. These big mouth people who have big opinions about something they know nothing about, really trouble me. This is the way it is with the media and some people on this board. It amazes me that they don’t do their homework or research before they condemn. VERY COWARDLY.
Report Post »ladyda
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 2:23pmUsing Chuckie Schumers “talking orders” ……use EXTREME, that is what I have been ordered to do…..CITIZENS….Obey your Comrads
We have come to this now? Decency is now extreme?
Give me a freaking break!
Report Post »Melanie
Posted on July 9, 2011 at 11:36pmWay to go, TOMS. Alienate a bunch of good people who happen to like both TOMS and Focus. Now you make us choose between you.
Report Post »GraceHeart
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 10:17amGood point, Melanie. It always comes to a choice, and often, the evil one confuses us into thinking his choice is the “good” one. No difference here, right? FotF is made to look like the bad guys. Shame on Toms.
Report Post »STQ
Posted on July 9, 2011 at 11:35pmThese people are far more concerned with Tolerance than Truth!God Bless Focus on the Family!!!!
Report Post »Teapartier70
Posted on July 9, 2011 at 11:34pmGod created Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve. ‘nuf said.
Report Post »Tammy_Beth
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 2:07amthat’s clever! I’m amazed no one ever thought of that before!! you should get a copyright or something or else people will be repeating that.
Everywhere.
Millions of times.
Until it just looks stupid.
Report Post »chips1
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 7:49amI detect a love triangle. What happened to BRUCE?
Report Post »STQ
Posted on July 9, 2011 at 11:33pmTolerance is more important to these people than Truth.God Bless! Focus on the Family and allof these groups standing for right!
Report Post »drattastic
Posted on July 9, 2011 at 11:45pmTolerance for the “LEFT” only extends to those who are practitioners of their ideology. Progressives take a back seat only to Islam when it comes to intolerance..
Report Post »endgamer
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 8:58amFollow the money.. Oil money. There’s your answer..
Report Post »LadyIzShy
Posted on July 9, 2011 at 11:31pmof coarse they will be black balled its already happening it will only get worse because the progressives fear God so they try to make us fear THEM.. those that cave in to the pressure are standing on the wrong side but it is thier choice. I wont be donating to TOM because they do not have the same values as I do
Report Post »mwhaley
Posted on July 9, 2011 at 11:29pmMan can not serve God and Money. Time is getting close for people to make a choice.
Report Post »getalong
Posted on July 9, 2011 at 11:42pmThe war against Christianity in America is heating up. Thank God that the Christians have Christ on their side.
Report Post »Banjo Bulldog
Posted on July 9, 2011 at 11:45pmActually it’s not okay
Report Post »texanpatriot
Posted on July 9, 2011 at 11:54pmHow many steps away are we from getting approval to even participate in the banking system. 50% of Americans claim to be Christians but TOMS is not the least afraid of losing this market.
Life is short; Eternity is forever and Jesus is Lord.
Report Post »Emrys
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:27amIF he was really about getting more shoes to kids in Africa that need them, he‘d partner with anyone who’d give him shoes or money to make more, or with anyone who’d volunteer to distribute them.
But his strong statements against FOTF and his refusal to have anything to do with them shows that he fears the left media and his reputation with them more than he wants shoes for the kids. The losers here are the kids who won’t be getting shoes because the head of TOMS is afraid of people who advocate marriage as it has been known for the past 5,000+ years, and who think that more children should be born, not aborted. Wow, that’s so extreme. I’m sure those kids in Africa will understand.
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