2006-11-29 06:18:55 · 9 answers · asked by rezany 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No
I buy gas from people who hate my country
I buy goods from people who pollute my country
I buy things from people who's religion conflicts with mine
I buy from both union and nonunion stores
I buy services from people with different politics from me
I buy both foreign and domestic goods
Yeah, I buy an occasional Girl scout cookie or pink soup can, but for the most part, very few truly use a significant amount of buying power to support their beliefs, and that is more than offset by the amount of buying power expended to those who oppose them. Reality, what a concept.
2006-11-29 06:28:53 · answer #1 · answered by freebird 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely. It is our rights, all of us to buy from who we choose, and to follow who we choose. Why would I give my hard earned money to someone that is not of God, when I could bless a fellow Christian by buying from their business. ?????
Of course I do use my buying power, and I wish all other Christians would do this too, would stop much nonsense. Ppl hear with their hands open, money talks in todays world.....
But, many Christians think it is wrong, like it is a black mail. No it is not. we are just saying we dont support your business and we go elsewhere. where is the blackmail in that? But, we each have a choice. Just like an athiest can support their beliefs by whre they spend their money. you see them at Christian movies? NOT even. Even God gives the precious gift of free choice. But, today there are more athiests than Christians, and we dont have the power we used to as Christians. BUt, we have Gods power, and eventually He will silence and stop all evil. For that day, we long.
2006-11-29 14:24:23 · answer #2 · answered by full gospel shirley 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I certainly do. Whether it is boycotting net caught tuna which killed dolphins or the television I watch.
I shop business that I know to be Christians even if it costs a bit more. I am highly selective in the movies I see, my music, books. My message is I don't spend my hard earned money on garbage. I do not comprimise. Integrity is not a commodity.
2006-11-29 14:29:33 · answer #3 · answered by skayrkroh 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. In fact we successfully boycotted WalMart, and forced them to stop supporting the gay and lesbian agenda, with millions of dollars every month.
2006-11-29 14:33:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i do. i spend my money on Christian music instead of normal music which is better anyway. some places offer part of proceeds to charity. although most charities are a scan and the store is just doing that to manipulate if i have to buy something anyway i will buy it there.
2006-11-29 14:24:09 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do.
At first I thought it was all a waste of time. Thought hey it's not going to make a difference so why even bother.
But my conscience didn't let me. Maybe I won't make a difference but God will know and I know. That's what counts.
2006-11-29 14:23:45 · answer #6 · answered by huda 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't as it does not make a difference. Remember the grapes boycott by Julio Cesar Chavez? People still bought grapes!
2006-11-29 14:21:20 · answer #7 · answered by Billie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, I'm not shopping at Walmart through the holiday season if that's what you mean.
Bright blessings!
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2006-11-29 14:25:15 · answer #8 · answered by thelittlemerriemaid 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not needed....
God supplies those needs..
You have not--for ye ask not.
2006-11-29 14:20:49 · answer #9 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋