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So you want to boycott companies that support marriage equality? That's cute. Start with these..... (Original Post) Playinghardball Nov 2013 OP
You know you're a computer geek when jeff47 Nov 2013 #1
Tell me the names of CHRISTIAN companies HockeyMom Nov 2013 #2
Hobby Lobby and Chick-Fil-A are some more well known ones. SolutionisSolidarity Nov 2013 #3
Well, I have a few for you. Curmudgeoness Nov 2013 #4
in n out? awoke_in_2003 Nov 2013 #6
Yes, In N Out. Curmudgeoness Nov 2013 #9
I hear you about Chick Fil A... awoke_in_2003 Nov 2013 #10
Timberland vi5 Nov 2013 #7
Thanks for that clarification. Curmudgeoness Nov 2013 #8
Timberland and Toms of Maine were the only two Merlot Nov 2013 #11
I can't say a bad word about Timberland The Wizard Nov 2013 #14
Bible verses on the bottom of cups Half-Century Man Nov 2013 #15
we gets computers and teh internets, they get chicken sandwiches NightWatcher Nov 2013 #5
+1! CrispyQ Nov 2013 #12
I boycott three of those companies .... Dem_in_Nebr. Nov 2013 #13

jeff47

(26,549 posts)
1. You know you're a computer geek when
Fri Nov 15, 2013, 06:41 PM
Nov 2013

....you start to try to figure out how to use the Internet without using any of those companies.

"Let's see....run Linux or other open-source to fix the OS problem....I'll need to look up AMD's and Intel's policy to figure out what processor to use....gonna be hard to trace back through all the folks that make the motherboard and it's components..........holy crap why the hell am I bothering to do this?"

 

HockeyMom

(14,337 posts)
2. Tell me the names of CHRISTIAN companies
Fri Nov 15, 2013, 06:57 PM
Nov 2013

I will boycott those. I am totally fed up with christian this and christian that who discriminate every way they can based on their religion. Tell me who you are so I can stay away from your business.

Curmudgeoness

(18,219 posts)
4. Well, I have a few for you.
Fri Nov 15, 2013, 08:49 PM
Nov 2013

Chick-Fil-A
Forever 21
Tyson Foods
In-N-Out Burger
Alaska Airlines
Marriot Hotels
JetBlue
Interstate Batteries
Hobby Lobby
ServiceMaster (brands include Merry Maids, Terminex, American Home Shields)
Mary Kay Cosmetics
H.E.B. grocery stores
Curves gyms
Tom's of Maine
Timberland
Carl's Jr

I stole this list at: http://www.businessinsider.com/18-extremely-religious-big-american-companies-2013-6

If you want to know more about why these companies made the list, there is an explanation for each at the site.


Curmudgeoness

(18,219 posts)
9. Yes, In N Out.
Fri Nov 15, 2013, 09:49 PM
Nov 2013
It is also well known for the citation of Bible passages printed on the chain's cardboard cups, containers and wrappers.


There is a picture of one of their cups with "John 3:16" printed on the bottom at the link.

I have never been to one, since I live in PA, so I can't speak to the taste of their food. All I know that my California nieces love In N Out. But I always did love Chick-Fil-A sandwiches, although I will not eat another one.
 

vi5

(13,305 posts)
7. Timberland
Fri Nov 15, 2013, 09:26 PM
Nov 2013

It says at that article that it's a Jewish company, not a Christian company. And unlike the other companies where it seems like they're using their Christianity to promote hatred, bigotry and support of Republican causes, the Timberland example was the head severing ties with Chinese sweat shops.

Curmudgeoness

(18,219 posts)
8. Thanks for that clarification.
Fri Nov 15, 2013, 09:44 PM
Nov 2013

I was just running through the list of "extremely religious" companies.

Merlot

(9,696 posts)
11. Timberland and Toms of Maine were the only two
Sat Nov 16, 2013, 12:00 PM
Nov 2013

that did not seem to be imposing their beliefs on others or funding conservative causes.

Those hidden bible verses references on products are just creepy!

The Wizard

(12,482 posts)
14. I can't say a bad word about Timberland
Sat Nov 16, 2013, 04:01 PM
Nov 2013

I've returned boots 25 years old and they've replaced them because of faulty workmanship, and replaced them with a better quality boot.

Half-Century Man

(5,279 posts)
15. Bible verses on the bottom of cups
Sat Nov 16, 2013, 04:57 PM
Nov 2013

cause nothing says "love of G*D" like un-noticed messages thrown in the trash.

Dem_in_Nebr.

(299 posts)
13. I boycott three of those companies ....
Sat Nov 16, 2013, 03:19 PM
Nov 2013

for their business and privacy practices -- and I should boycott the fourth as well.

Not for their stance on marriage equality!!!!

(MS, Apple and Facebook, in case anyone's curious.)

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