boycotting christmas

[just_a_sliver]

It is ridiculous to expect a company such as Mrs. Field's, which seeks business from everyone, to cater to a single religious group. Christians (or anyone who thinks his group is more important than the rest of the market) who believe a private company should endorse their religion to avoid offending them are much too self-aggrandized. The fact

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[toddmichael]

What's the backstory on Mrs. Fields? I didn't hear about it.

[just_a_sliver]

Apparently, the American Family Association has called for a boycott of Mrs. Field's cookies because the company is not offering any "Merry Christmas" products this year. Some Christians are horribly offended by this and are ready to make a stand because "Happy Holidays" and "Peace on Earth" just aren't good enough. Christmas is a Christian holiday, and how dare Mrs. Field's prevent us all from celebrating it the way Christians want. After all, there's nothing more Jesus-like than buying expensive cookies and putting them into a mass-produced box with "Merry Christmas" on it.

[sibertater]

This makes me want to order 10 dozen just to support her. Er, the company. Whatever. I just think that any religion that calls for a boycot of a cookie maker is probably a cult, or Jenny Craig.

[just_a_sliver]

Agreed!

[rodshark]

I tend to refer to it as Giftmas *lol*

[just_a_sliver]

That's exactly what it is!

[just_a_sliver]

Yes, it drives me nuts too. Luckily, most Christians are not whack jobs at all and can play with others in the sandbox just fine.