Here in Texas I see that fish sign used in advertisements in the paper and the yellow pages all the time. Even when I was a christian it made me uncomfortable. I always wondered if maybe they were using it just to get christians to chose them instead of another business. I believe strongly in free speech, so I would never want to forbid that. What do you think?
2007-12-17 07:39:54 · 24 answers · asked by in a handbasket 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
i especially like used car dealers who put "praise be to our lord and saviour , jesus christ " on the side of their cheap and seedy lot full of overpriced lemons. somehow apropos
2007-12-17 07:43:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 0⤋
That's the person's choice. They're hoping for more business from "like minded" - the same reason that gay owned businesses advertise in gay "yellow" pages. Yes, the Christians are advertising that they want more Christians to pick them.
There's also the underlying message that this business can be trusted more because they're advertising that they're religious and trustworthy. Is it true? Not necessarily. Honestly doesn't always mean they give the best service or do a job just as well as the guy without the fish or John gospel quote. Almost as if they're saying they're better than those without the fish or quote.
Personally - I'd never forbid it but I pick the "other" guy because I do find it annoying and I'm not Christian.
2007-12-17 07:48:10 · answer #2 · answered by Aravah 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I like it and have no problem with it. It tells me who I am dealing with and, yes, I am more likely to choose a Christian company than another when looking in the Yellow Pages. (But then again, I own a Christian business as well, so I may not be the most objective answerer.)
2007-12-17 07:44:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Years in the past, as quickly as we lived interior the la section, we'd see vehicle revenues classified ads from Cal Worthington. He would have any sort of animal or fowl next to him with some thing catchy to assert. That became into interior the 60's for me. in the process the 70's and 80's there became into an Australian vehicle broking interior the northwest, who continuously had a puppy kangaroo as his area kick, and it incredibly is call became into "Roo". besides the reality that the dealership continues to be around, Roo is lacking from the advertisements. i assume he became to old to circulate away his abode on the zoo or everywhere he lived.
2016-10-11 11:46:29 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am also in Texas, and being a non-Christian I find that I am more likely to avoid business that advertise as such. I figure they wouldn't want the money of a "hell-bound Pagan" like me, anyway... =)
2007-12-17 07:55:13 · answer #5 · answered by Nandina (Bunny Slipper Goddess) 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The first rule of business is to do everything possible to bring in customers. If a fish or a pointy finger increases sales, use it. If it reduces sales, get rid of it. Religion has nothing to do with it, only the bottom line.
2007-12-17 07:55:20 · answer #6 · answered by skepsis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've often wondered the same, and while some use it as an angle, others (I believe) mean to show a level of honesty and integrity.
Since it can be used and/or abused, in the long run, it doesn't really make a difference.
2007-12-17 07:48:08 · answer #7 · answered by Armless Joe, Bipedal Foe 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I see that a lot as well. I think it is their right to do that, but it has always seemed strange to me that they would intentionally alienate people of another faith. I'm sure they mainly do it to garner business (selling Jesus?), but it does seem exclusionary which might also limit your business. Or perhaps they don't want your money if you are not a Christian. ?? I personally don't think it is a wise thing to do, no matter your faith.
2007-12-17 07:55:58 · answer #8 · answered by zero 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are Christians using this to advertise?
Interesting, seeing that the fish was originally a pagan symbol.
*shrug* *sigh*
One more thing they've co-opted over the centuries...
2007-12-17 09:25:15 · answer #9 · answered by Jewel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's very rare to find that in New England but then it is primarily a Roman Catholic area of the country. It doesn't bother me personally. If they proselytize when I use the business then they just won't get my business again.
2007-12-17 07:48:14 · answer #10 · answered by genaddt 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
If you say "I believe strongly in free speech, so I would never want to forbid that."
This clearly falls under free speech.
So, what is the point of your question?
2007-12-17 07:47:29 · answer #11 · answered by Consider_This 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋