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Red Cross bans Jesus - Bosses fearful of offending minority faiths
http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2003522002,00.html ^ | 11/14/03 | By MARTIN WALLACE

Posted on 11/13/2003 9:21:51 AM PST by VU4G10

THE British Red Cross was blasted yesterday for banning JESUS from its shops over Christmas.

Bosses fearful of offending minority faiths also outlawed nativity scenes and advent calendars showing Mary and Joseph and the three wise men. Christmas cards will simply say: “Season’s Greetings.”

Furious Tory Nigel Evans called on fellow MPs to demand a U-turn. He stormed: “This is simply beyond the pale.

“How can the Red Cross, sporting a Christian symbol as both its name and logo, possibly exclude Jesus from the holiday celebrating his birth?”

Red Cross chief executive Sir Nicholas Young insisted it was vital the organisation was seen as neutral. The ban at its 392 shops was enforced last Christmas.

Sir Nicholas said: “Neutrality is as important on the high street as it is in Iraq.”

But Mr Evans raged: “It’s political correctness gone mad. Unless he reverses his decision, instead of banning the three wise men, I would suggest the Red Cross employs one new one — at the top.”
 


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Front Page News
KEYWORDS: jesus; minorities; multiculturalis; redcross
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To: VU4G10
Sad, so very very sad. An organization built on Christian values now turning their back on God. Well God has taken care of their likes before, I trust he will do so again.

41 posted on 11/13/2003 10:29:46 AM PST by Great_Dame (If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything.)
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To: VU4G10
How incredibly offensive!!
42 posted on 11/13/2003 10:33:59 AM PST by Guillermo (Proud Infidel)
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To: cgk
I wonder if they've looked at their flag lately.


43 posted on 11/13/2003 10:35:48 AM PST by xp38
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To: VU4G10
When are they changing the cross to a hammer & sickle?
44 posted on 11/13/2003 10:40:01 AM PST by stainlessbanner
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To: Lijahsbubbe
Even though not my denomination, my $$$ go to the salvation army.
45 posted on 11/13/2003 10:40:40 AM PST by longtermmemmory
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To: VU4G10
I've never had any use for the Red Cross since I was a soldier-I always found the Salvation Army, and Cardinal Spellman's Servicemen's Club to be more willing to support GI's. We had to pay for everything we got from the Red Cross.
47 posted on 11/13/2003 10:44:16 AM PST by Spok
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To: VU4G10
It's the Red CROSS for crying out loud!!!

This is beyond stupid.
48 posted on 11/13/2003 10:44:55 AM PST by nuffsenuff
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To: VU4G10
"Bosses fearful of offending minority faiths..."


Is no one fearful of offending...say...THE LORD?
49 posted on 11/13/2003 10:50:02 AM PST by defendingright
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To: Lijahsbubbe
Jesus said that if you deny him, he will deny you before the father.
50 posted on 11/13/2003 11:40:25 AM PST by GigaDittos (Bumper sticker: "Vote Democrat, it's easier than getting a job.")
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To: Rummyfan
Actually I believe there is a Red Crescent.
51 posted on 11/13/2003 11:41:44 AM PST by GigaDittos (Bumper sticker: "Vote Democrat, it's easier than getting a job.")
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To: NRA2BFree
Since they have leaned to the left, let them collect from the left.

Very well said.
52 posted on 11/13/2003 11:56:34 AM PST by Roughneck (9 out of 10 Terrorists prefer Democrats, the rest prefer Saddam Hussein)
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To: defendingright
Is no one fearful of offending...say...THE LORD?

They're taking care of this god right now.


53 posted on 11/13/2003 12:01:30 PM PST by Lijahsbubbe ("I'm not going to have some reporters pawing through our papers We are the president." -Hilary)
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To: VU4G10



... for more info, click the pic ...

54 posted on 11/13/2003 12:07:34 PM PST by k2blader (Haruspex, beware.)
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To: VU4G10
Red Cross bans crosses?

Afraid to offend a minority religion by offending the majority religion?

Does it take three red cross workers to equal a pair of IQ?
55 posted on 11/13/2003 12:16:41 PM PST by American in Israel (A wise man's heart directs him to the right, but the foolish mans heart directs him toward the left.)
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To: VU4G10
Hey AHOL, you are offending me!
56 posted on 11/13/2003 12:20:43 PM PST by Killborn (Half Thai, Half American, 95% Conservative, 100% Insane)
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To: VU4G10
International Committee of the Red Hammer and Sickle

I pity the original founders. Until the management is commie free, I'll donate my blood elsewhere.
57 posted on 11/13/2003 12:22:17 PM PST by Killborn (Half Thai, Half American, 95% Conservative, 100% Insane)
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To: Porterville
I am not a Christian, but I agree this is necessary. A boycott is in order. For too long, Americans have had their rights and traditions trampled on by politically correct apparatchiks, and would be commisars.
58 posted on 11/13/2003 12:27:37 PM PST by sheik yerbouty
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To: defendingright
The pc crowd does not want to offend the effendis.
59 posted on 11/13/2003 12:29:18 PM PST by sheik yerbouty
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To: VU4G10
"THE British Red Cross was blasted yesterday for banning JESUS from its shops over Christmas."

Has the British Red Thingy told the Muslims that refernces to Mohammed should be left out of the Red Crescent Offices? I didn't think so.

60 posted on 11/13/2003 12:32:16 PM PST by cookcounty (The (Dictators') Guardian: ---where absolution for atrocities is granted to all who hate America.)
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