Posted by
Billy on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 1:16:25 PM
The American Family Association (AFA) is suspending its
Christmas-season boycott of Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic.
The suspension of the boycott is in effect until at least
Saturday. A Gap official has reported to the pro-family group that it will
unveil a new Christmas-themed commercial this weekend. AFA says it is suspending
the boycott "in good faith" until it has an opportunity to view the new
commercial.
The boycott was initiated after the clothing company refused
to use the word "Christmas" in its ads and promotions. Also, some people were
upset over a Gap television ad that mentioned a host of other holiday traditions
along with Christmas.
(As I have posted before I am not a fan of these boycotts trying to make a store use Merry Christmas. Think about it the one who's birthday we honor at Christmas do you think he wants his name used to sell such and such game, movie, book, etc. and that he is concerned that some company isn't wishing people Merry Christmas. I think what would make him more please is if followers of Jesus went to the places who don't say Merry Christmas and showed them Jesus through words and actions. Don't boycott instead touch hearts and souls for the Lord. Read about the above issue Gap boycott on hold.)