Bell Ringers????

Question

I know what they do and what they are all about!!
What I want to get an opinion on is...... There are no bell ringers at the TARGET stores. I really appreciate that. I shop at Target for everything during the holidays because I don't like the irritating bell ringers. If I wanted to donate money (Which I do give 5% of my taxes to the city youth programs, not the point,but..) If and When I do donate money I don't want to feel obgligated or preassured to give to a specific cause or at a specific time. What is your opinion?

It has nothing to do with religion!!!!!

Answer 1

I feel the same way! I do donate money to charities but I also know that for some people it's easier to drop something in a bucket than to find an organization. I also think that for some people they can only give a very small amount and want to donate but would feel embarassed to drop of a dollar at an organization so the bucket helps releive that. I can totally respect that therefore I think it's good for those people. I do have an issue with the bell ringers that attempt to make you feel guilty about not giving. They don't know if you gave at the previous store you were at. I just continue on my way and ignore them. They wil be gone in a month.

Answer 2

You can walk right by the Salvation Army bell ringers any time you want to. Your feelings of guilt are on you, no one else cares. No one is obligating you to do anything.

However, in my family we have a saying "There but for the grace of God go I", and I taught my daughters to put in what they have when they have it. Karma is a powerful thing, my friend. BTW, we are not christians, and the Salvation Army while christian based provides for people, regardless of religion or lack there of.