In past years the Starbucks holiday cups have had winter and holiday images like snowflakes, reindeer or pine trees. This year, Starbucks decided on a plain red design with no wintry images.
Right-wing Christians decided that the lack of wintry images is an example of political correctness and a slam against Christians. I’m not sure when winter designs like snowflakes have been considered Christian images like the cross, but be sure to bear in mind that the holiday cups have NEVER featured religious designs of any kind, and Starbucks does sell Advent Calendars and special coffee blends they call “Christmas Blend.”
But, an evangelical pastor was offended by the new design, because it didn’t have the usual wintry images, so he posted a message on youtube.com declaring war on Starbucks. He claimed he’d gone into a Starbucks in Arizona and even swaggered in carrying a legal gun just to piss them off even more. He ordered a drink and declared that his name is “Merry Christmas.” When his drink was ready, according to Starbucks protocol, they called out his name: Merry Christmas.
Hence, according to this fellow — Christians had won something in the “War on Christmas” because the barista was forced to call out “Merry Christmas,” and it was a blow for Christians because obviously Starbucks hates Jesus.
He calls on fellow Christians to follow his example. This is what they’ve come to, folks.
But, it won’t matter one way or the other! The Righties are determined to have their friggin’ “War on Christmas” and no matter what the rest of us do — they’re gonna have it. If it isn’t red Starbucks cups, they’ll find something else. Me thinks these folks are really scared about losing the Culture War. Move on, sane Americans …
Starbucks is just their latest target.
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