An addictive way to corrupt your children...

I was wondering how many people out there like Starbucks? Well I used to until I found out how they spend the money that people pay to buy their four dollar cups of coffee.http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=45694About 75 Starbucks employees will march in the parade and will wear T-shirts in rainbow colors with the word "PRIDE" on the front ... A van from the coffee company will follow them. On Capitol Hill tomorrow, Starbucks employees at the company's three stores there will pass out samples of Mint Mocha Chip Frappuccino.Not only are they supporting homosexual lifestyles, but they are promoting open public displays of lewdness.San Diego's annual "Pride" events include dangerous "circuit" parties, a parade with sexual content and sponsors along the route, including one advertising anal lubricants, a festival with sexually oriented venues. And to make this even worse, they are bringing in children and shamelessly exposing them to this corruption.In addition, the "festival" includes a "Youth Hangout Space" and a "Children's Garden." Not only is there concern about young people being part of sexually oriented events and venues, but two members of San Diego's Gay Pride organization's volunteer staff have been exposed as registered sex offenders who committed sex crimes against children. Does this sound like a company that a Christian should support? I believe not. After all we do have plenty of scriptures that show that God does not approve of homosexuality."If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them." Leviticus 20:13Also let us not forget what happened to Sodom and Gomorrah. Genesis 19:1-29"But before they lay down, the men of the city, even the men of Sodom, compassed the house round, both old and young, all the people from every quarter: And they called unto Lot, and said unto him, Where are the men which came in to thee this night? bring them out unto us, that we may know them." Genesis 19:4-5"There shall be no whore of the daughters of Israel, nor a sodomite of the sons of Israel." Deuteronomy 23:17"For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompense of their error which was meet. And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient." Romans 1:26-28"Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God."I Corinthians 6:9-10Not only do they support homosexuality and expose children to sexual perversion and child molesters, but they also support abortion.The following companies all generously match employee donations to Planned Parenthood Federation of America. If your employer is on this list, then you can make your gift go as much as twice as far.Next time I feel the need for coffee, I think that I'll either make it myself or go some where else. I refuse to support a company that so flagrantly violates my conscience.

Yes, there has always been something about that place that has bothered me spiritually. A very dark place indeed. Where I am, the Starbucks shop is heavily new age and there have been warlocks that have worked there.We will do well to avoid such a place!

Thanks for the link. I think some good gospel tracts passed out there would crack through some hard hearts.

What an interesting dilemma. Whether or not to use a company that supports dispicable and perverse sexual practices in order to accomplish the greater good, evangelism.Even though you would still be funding homosexual events by using Starbucks while you are reaching the lost at Starbucks, I agree that the need to reach the lost by far out weighs the harm caused by using a place like Starbucks, however, I would only limit my use of the company so that it was strictly used in connection of reaching the unsaved. Our divine commission reach every lost soul, in my opinion, is more important in this case and only in this case. Outside of using Starbucks as a place to meet with the unsaved and fulfill the Great Commission, I will not use Starbucks regardless of how good their coffee is.The bottom line is pay attention to where your money is going and use this knowledge in determining where you spend your money.

There are so many companies in the U.S. that one would have to avoid if sternly holding to such a standard. Proctor & Gamble is a large portion of food markets as well as detergent markets and supports "gay rights" with their money.Levi Strauss the clothing company supports the homosexual community in similar fashion.Microsoft takes the same type of stand.I know about these companies from simply paying attention to the news. If one were to really dig into which companies were supporting our nation's sinful culture, they may find no place to spend their money.We can't be shocked when the world behaves like the world.We need more than revival. We need more than an awakening. We need a powerful visitation that will bring reform.

I think what AgapeObadiah is trying to say, and trust me he will correct me if I am wrong, is not so much the fact of the gay pride issue as it is the fact that Not only are they supporting homosexual lifestyles, but they are promoting open public displays of lewdness.San Diego's annual "Pride" events include dangerous "circuit" parties, a parade with sexual content and sponsors along the route, including one advertising anal lubricants, a festival with sexually oriented venues. In addition, the "festival" includes a "Youth Hangout Space" and a "Children's Garden." Not only is there concern about young people being part of sexually oriented events and venues, but two members of San Diego's Gay Pride organization's volunteer staff have been exposed as registered sex offenders who committed sex crimes against children. While I know how he feels about homosexuals it is the fact that there are children being involved that he has a problem with. And I don't care how much you close your eyes to what adults do in there spare time, children have no right to be involved in anthing like this. All you would have had to do was read his post and you would have seen that.BUT, when Jesus was on earth, He was the ONLY person without sin, and it didn't stop Him paying his way, eating and drinking with sinners, and even eating in their homes, where the food was free. So, what does a Christian do about evangelism, in the light of Paul's comment on not eating with a fornicator who calls himself a brother? Isn't this where the divide comes? I don't ever remember reading anywhere that he sat and was having lunch with known child molestors. But that is just my opinion, take it for what ever it is worth.

I truly caught all of what was said in the original post. I even read the linked article. The fact is that San Diego’s gay parade is minimal to what goes on in San Francisco, Seattle and even Boston. The sort of details that are mentioned are sadly commonplace for such events. We can easily walk away from a four dollar cup of coffee. When we do, we have made an effort in man’s strength that is as feeble as its earthbound origin.The gay lobby has become vocal enough that big business wants to target the homosexual community. http://www.365gay.com/newscon05/06/062605prideCorp.htmNot drinking Starbucks will not change any of the wicked events that occur at any of these parades. It will not keep children from the fray. I was pointing out that just because we haven’t seen it in print lately, doesn’t indicate that other companies are not doling out more money to sponsor more wickedly degenerate activities.If Christ’s body is turn back the tide of wickedness, it will not be done by wearing different jeans, using different soap or not drinking absurdly expensive coffee. This is a battle that must be settled on spiritual turf – in the heart’s of G_d’s people – in the prayer closets of the brokenhearted. It must be a revolution that turns the hearts of those who call upon the name of the Lord and gives Yeshua His rightful place that He may be all in all.

Jesus did speak out against homosexuality. While is not specifically brought up with a direct quote in the Gospels, the subject does come up in the Epistles. "For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompense of their error which was meet. And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient." Romans 1:26-28"Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God."I Corinthians 6:9-10The Bible is the inspired word of God. The point of this is that the Apostles were not writing their opinions, but the very words that the Holy Spirit brought forth in their minds to lead and guide the body of Christ."All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." II Timothy 3:16-17And we know that Jesus is the second Person in the trinity."For in him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily." Colossians 2:9We know that Jesus is God."Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am." John 8:58"Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men." Philippians 2:5-7Therefore, since Jesus is God, and the Bible is the inspired word of God, then we know that homosexuality is sin.

1Co 5:9 I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators: 1Co 5:10 Yet not altogether the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world. 1Co 5:11 But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such a one no not to eat. 1Co 5:12 For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within? 1Co 5:13 But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person. I understand the dilema presented but you would have to never by anything to stop from helping someone promote something bad. Should we stop going to the gas station because the guy that gets paid by the company that we get gas from likes to shoot dope. If we stop going maybe they will fire the guy so he won't have money to buy dope. I really hope that doesn't come off rude. I'm just trying to make a point that how on earth could we know where all of out money goes when we are just buying ordinary things? Is there a company that is 100% Bible Christian? I do agree that we should not support things that are evil.. but how do we buy anything without promoting evil in some way? What if the guy we bought vegetables from is money hungry and if no one bought anything from him would turn him to Christ because he would be without anything? I know I'm probably going on the complete extreme but my question is how far do we go? Make everything ourselves? Again I hope this isn't rude.. I'm sure it could come off that way.

Not drinking Starbucks will not change any of the wicked events that occur at any of these parades. It will not keep children from the fray. So let me get this strait, since it is common place there I should just say "oh well, what can I do?" Well, I can do a lot I may only be one voice but if enough people make a stand against what is going on at these events eventually they will get the point and either stop or be forced to be stopped. I was pointing out that just because we haven’t seen it in print lately, doesn’t indicate that other companies are not doling out more money to sponsor more wickedly degenerate activities.And when I get word of those companies doing such things I will boycott them too. Just because such things are common place doesn't mean that I should support them further by buying things that are funded by my money. Get real. I understand what all the controversy is about, as far as how are we to know what exactly our money is going to. But how can you knowingly buy something that promotes this kind of activity. It's one thing to not know, it is something entirely different to have the information right in front of you and you ignore it. No, I'm not saying that we should make everything ourselves, but use common sense on certain things.

The point of not using a company, such as Starbucks, is not to punish the companies workers. If there is a problem with a worker or representave of the company, there are channels for working directly with the company to resolve the issue. There is no guarentee that a boycott would get the desired employee fired, especially the lower level employees. However, when company policy is the problem, then by taking direct actions, like boycotting, the company is penalized and suffers from the loss in sales. In this case, Starbucks company policy is guilty in three different areas.Encouraging public lewdness:San Diego's annual "Pride" events include dangerous "circuit" parties, a parade with sexual content and sponsors along the route, including one advertising anal lubricants, a festival with sexually oriented venues. Corrupting our youth:In addition, the "festival" includes a "Youth Hangout Space" and a "Children's Garden." Not only is there concern about young people being part of sexually oriented events and venues, but two members of San Diego's Gay Pride organization's volunteer staff have been exposed as registered sex offenders who committed sex crimes against children.Supporting and condoning the murder of children:The following companies all generously match employee donations to Planned Parenthood Federation of America. If your employer is on this list, then you can make your gift go as much as twice as far.When you have a company such as Starbucks violating so many different Christian values, and to have knowledge of what they are doing before using the company, I believe that is a form a showing support for the company and its policies.

Rember Lots wife---Jesus' stand was evident, and He left us a very serious warning. Afetr all it's a matter of the heart

Yes, I agree that Christ died for homosexuals and child molestors. I, also believe that when a homosexual or a child molestor becomes a Christian, that they must turn from their wicked ways and follow Christ."What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. For he that is dead is freed from sin." Romans 6:1-7"If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus: That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness." Ephesians 4:21-24

There was something about Sodom that captured Lot's wifes heart and she was Almost saved from Sodoms destruction.Lets face it,, she saw angels from God in her home who delivered the warning to flee, these same angels hurried Lot, his daughters and his wife out. Why would Jesus make such an issue of this one person in connection to the end times? Sodom can get in the heart in its varing forms. Have more but that's enough for now.

I heard the late Nora Lamb say something that stuck with me all these years, "I'll do my best and trust God for the rest". I believe e-mails and such against large companies works. However one cannot and must not be in bondage to such an extreme that they are paranoid of where every cent they have goes and what the companies do with it. ;-) God Bless :-)