REAL MAN TRUCKWORKS & SURVIVAL
GENERAL TOPICS => Faith Discussion => Topic started by: stlaser on November 08, 2015, 08:40:42 PM
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http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/christian-evangelists-upset-starbucks-red-cups-article-1.2427180 (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/christian-evangelists-upset-starbucks-red-cups-article-1.2427180)
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Starbucks does have an anti Christian opinion at the senior executive levels, but the demographics of the thousands of employees likely reflects the local model.
I see nothing wrong with a red cup...Coffee should taste the same. What is in my heart (A love for God, Jesus, and the holy spirit) is unaffected by anything man or the devil can conjure up...
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What I was getting at was this pastor is focused on a cup, seriously it took a red cup to give him a clue when the rest of us already knew about their progressive policies?
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oh
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especially considering they were deliberately vague in their marketing on ALL the previous cups. c'mon man he just wants airtime.
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http://www.tpnn.com/2015/03/30/starbucks-ceo-if-you-are-anti-gay-marriage-you-can-sell-your-shares/
http://www.ryot.org/protest-starbucks-ceo-speaks-loud-clear-support-gay-marriage/926614
There are Christians that don't celebrate Christmas, but I don't know of any that openly promote homosexual marriage.
Just as we have a list of companies to support for their pro Christian values this company should be on the list of those that don't value the same things and perhaps not worthy of a Christian's economic support.
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He can believe it what he thinks as can the employees. I will not buy anything there.
I guess their profile trumps federal law and the Constitution,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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I'm not in disagreement there JR, I'm just saying this self serving "former radio and televangelist" is playing up an already known fact for self promotion IMO.
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Guess the radio was blowing up this morning over Starbucks this morning. My wife who is a coffee addict stated she would never drink another cup of their brew again. I agree we have to vote with our pocketbook.
He can believe it what he thinks as can the employees. I will not buy anything there.
I guess their profile trumps federal law and the Constitution,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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100% agree
I'm not in disagreement there JR, I'm just saying this self serving "former radio and televangelist" is playing up an already known fact for self promotion IMO.
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Well, they are entertainers. But I have heard it on several shows this morning.
Anyway, why do sb if I can do Mics for $1 any size I want,,,,,,,,,,,,,
I purposely say Merry Christmas to sales people, get many good replies.
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I have not and will never say happy holidays. Happy thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, Happy Easter, etc will be how I always greet customers and I have never been met with any response that was negative.
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Actually, I think many like it since they have been told not to say it.
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I'm a Christian that does not celebrate Christmas (or Easter or Halloween) and I don't get offended. I just respond to have a great day and leave it at that. People that get offended are like the bums at Mizzou who think they have a right to not hear things they don't agree with and a right to not be offended.
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Oh, but they heard the word N****R and saw a confederate flag and are scared,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,God help us, to many whimps
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Yep. those same people want to interview for a 100K job and wonder why they get passed over. So they go to the only card they know how to play. Racism.
Nope, I hire based on competency, period. Having either your mommy and daddy pay for your degree or the government does not make you employable. Show me someone who worked two jobs to get through school and I'll give you 10:1 they will make a better employee. People who are given things don't appreciate them.
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Saw this earlier and made me chuckle
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Kyle, very true. Check out the Roman pagan holiday Saturnalia.
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Holy crap, this got deep!
I just stayed stuck on the coffee thing. Heck I'll drink it out of burrito if that's the only container!
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We are a very sensitive and cerebral bunch, Don....
And when that doesn't work we just blow stuff up...
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Christmas trees are a Nordic tradition to bring greenery into the home in the dead of winter where everything is covered with snow. Jesus didn't die on a noble fir haha
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We are a very sensitive and cerebral bunch, Don....
And when that doesn't work we just blow stuff up...
Thank you, this gave me a good chuckle......
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Hmmm... Lots going on here... Maybe I'll drop in my .02 cents...
I follow Josh and listen to him on occasion. His heart and intentions are in the right place, but sometimes he takes the wrong path to push his belief... Doesn't make it right or wrong, just makes it his way I guess.
Starbucks and the red cup... Definitely caught a lot of attention in the past. Seems to have blown over and gone to the wayside currently. My view of Starbucks? Well, the owner claimed that he would just prefer any Christians that have purchased his stock, sale it and find somewhere else to spend their money. His words, not mine. So, by purchasing a cup of joe at Starbucks, you are essentially supporting a Non-Christian who doesn't share my beliefs. There are a lot of people out there that don't share my belief. Doesn't mean I don't like them, but maybe I should be a great example of Christ and let my influence rub off on them? Get them curious perhaps? Never know. God works in mysterious ways, and has changed the heart of many a man, Christian or not...
So, don't buy a cup of joe from Starbucks. Don't support him. Well, let's go a step further. How about your stock portfolio? How many of the companies you are invested in support the LGBT, or abortion? What about the vehicle you drive? Did you know that all vehicle manufacturers support the LGBT in one way or another? Guess it's time to start walking, or grab that bicycle! If we really want to get critical, then you better just stop paing your taxes, because they go straight to the federal government, and we all know how Christian friendly that group is!! Stop paying taxes and see how far that gets you and where, lol. Where do we draw the line?
Honestly, I don't feel you can go through your life, and survive, by not purchasing something at sometime that will profit a Non-Christian. No way around it, imo...
So do we stop living life? Do we sit and pout and not do anything with ourselves? I'm not. Am I coming out and openly supporting these certain companies with a cause? No. But I'm not crawling under a rock either. You never know when you may run in to that one person God put in your life at a long line at Starbucks that needs to hear about Him. It can happen anytime, anywhere.
I always do and always will support Christian based companies first. Will dropping $4.00 on that Venti send you to hell? Doubt it. We've all done a lot worse in our life that is deserving of a life sentence in hell. "For all have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God."
I don't deserve anything I have. I deserve hell. I deserve eternal torture and fire. But, my God came and bore that for me, so that I may ask forgiveness of my sins, and be able to spend eternity with Him. Only by His Grace will I be saved.
Honestly, we all deserve hell. But God offers us his Grace to be able to spend eternity with him. I just pray that he has mercy on me and extends His Grace to me and finds me worthy of spending eternity with Him.
Now about those red cups.... :D
By the way, I'm not a coffee drinker and never plan to be! But Starbucks does carry a certain type of drink that I like. I can't pronounce it here, but, my wife knows what it is, and on rare occasions, we will swing in a drive through and grab a couple drinks... ;D
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frappa-what?
man-card revoked.....
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In addition to what JR said...........nicely put Sir!
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frappa-what?
man-card revoked.....
Don't worry it's not like he had one before his wife holds it hostage...... :o
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frappa-what?
man-card revoked.....
Don't worry it's not like he had one before his wife holds it hostage...... :o
When you get to my level, you don't need a card to prove your a man. Your actions have already proven it.... 8)
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You have kids too??
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When you get to my level, you don't need a card to prove your a man. Your actions have already proven it.... 8)
5'11"? ???