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The Red Cross bans Christmas (to avoid offending Muslims)
Daily Mail UK ^ | December 16, 2010

Posted on 12/16/2010 1:36:06 PM PST by rightwingintelligentsia

Christmas has been banned by the Red Cross from its 430 fund-raising shops.

Staff have been ordered to take down decorations and to remove any other signs of the Christian festival because they could offend Moslems.

The charity's politically-correct move triggered an avalanche of criticism and mockery last night - from Christians and Moslems.

Christine Banks, a volunteer at a Red Cross shop in New Romney, Kent, said: 'We put up a nativity scene in the window and were told to take it out. It seems we can't have anything that means Christmas. We're allowed to have some tinsel but that's it.

'When we send cards they have to say season's greetings or best wishes. They must not be linked directly to Christmas.

'When we asked we were told it is because we must not upset Moslems.'

Mrs Banks added: ' We have been instructed that we can't say anything about Christmas and we certainly can't have a Christmas tree.

' I think the policy is offensive to Moslems as well as to us. No reasonable person can object to Christians celebrating Christmas. But we are not supposed to show any sign of Christianity at all.'

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Miscellaneous; United Kingdom
KEYWORDS: ban; banned; christmas; culturalsuicide; islam; jihadinthewest; muslims; nationalsuicide; redcross; uk; ungland
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To: dainbramaged

***My late father was a WWII veteran - he and many of his friends from the same era despised the Red Cross.***

My mom said the same thing about them during WWII.

They worked their butts off knitting socks and donoating to the RC. Then word came back from the soldiers that much of the stuff was going to behind the lines officers and when a RC person brought doughnuts to the front line infantry, each soldier received 1/4 of a doughnut.


61 posted on 12/16/2010 2:52:45 PM PST by Ruy Dias de Bivar (I visited GEN TOMMY FRANKS Military Museum in HOBART, OKLAHOMA! Well worth it!)
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To: dainbramaged
That is very true.

My dad says they used to make them pay for the coffee and donuts -- while the Sally Anns gave it out for free.

62 posted on 12/16/2010 2:53:49 PM PST by AnAmericanMother (Ministrix of ye Chasse, TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary (recess appointment))
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To: Ruy Dias de Bivar; dainbramaged

it was a urban legend and never happened. the Salvation Army keeps it alive today to raise funds


63 posted on 12/16/2010 2:57:36 PM PST by bert (K.E. N.P. N.C. D.E. +12 .....( History is a process, not an event ))
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To: WVKayaker
I was shopping today and put a dollar in the 'pot'. They are the only organization I will give money to.


64 posted on 12/16/2010 3:01:25 PM PST by UCANSEE2 (Lame and ill-informed postpThey're playing an apples-and-oranges game.)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia
Wow! Finally something that offends Muslims! They have been so patient and understanding with us./sarc
65 posted on 12/16/2010 3:01:54 PM PST by normy (Don't take it personally, just take it seriously.)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia
Ungland...
66 posted on 12/16/2010 3:06:03 PM PST by Chode (American Hedonist - *DTOM* -ww- NO Pity for the LAZY)
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To: WVKayaker

The Salvation Army has been my choice since I came back from nam in 67.


67 posted on 12/16/2010 3:07:15 PM PST by B4Ranch (Do NOT remain seated until this ride comes to a full and complete stop! We're going the wrong way!)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

Will they be changing the name of their organization to the “Red Scimitar and the green Moon”?


68 posted on 12/16/2010 3:09:39 PM PST by PATRIOT1876 (The only crimes that are 100% preventable are crimes committed by illegal aliens)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

Well, scratch RC off my giving list forever. If one faction of the organization believes this tripe, it is infested in all to some degree. Screw them.


69 posted on 12/16/2010 3:10:33 PM PST by Gaffer
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To: libertyhoundusnr
I was told many years ago a lot of the blood drawn at blood banks was used for cosmetics.

I would guess that this is expired or unused blood.

Just imagine if THE PUBLIC really knew the truth about the JUNK they plaster on their bodies, and what it comes from.

I don't know if it would stop them, even the PETA types.

They seem to believe that 'everything' they use/consume/eat comes from some sterile factory and that there are no animals involved.

70 posted on 12/16/2010 3:16:49 PM PST by UCANSEE2 (Lame and ill-informed postpThey're playing an apples-and-oranges game.)
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To: libertyhoundusnr
I was told many years ago a lot of the blood drawn at blood banks was used for cosmetics.

I would guess that this is expired or unused blood.

Just imagine if THE PUBLIC really knew the truth about the JUNK they plaster on their bodies, and what it comes from.

I don't know if it would stop them, even the PETA types.

They seem to believe that 'everything' they use/consume/eat comes from some sterile factory and that there are no animals involved.

71 posted on 12/16/2010 3:17:14 PM PST by UCANSEE2 (Lame and ill-informed postpThey're playing an apples-and-oranges game.)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia
The Red Cross bans Santa`s Reindeer (to avoid offending PETA)

The Red Cross bans Mixed Marriages (to avoid offending Muslims and Camels)

The Red Cross bans Church Bell Ringing (to avoid offending Muslims)

The Red Cross opens Halal-only blood donation Centers for moslems only

The Red Cross bans Hallowe`en (to avoid offending Muslims in Burkhas)

The Red Cross Celebrates Hamas Ambulance Day (to avoid offending Muslims)

The Red Cross bans the Red Cross [ to avoid offending Muslims who hate The Cross.]

72 posted on 12/16/2010 3:19:01 PM PST by bunkerhill7
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

bttt


73 posted on 12/16/2010 3:34:15 PM PST by expatguy (Support "An American Expat in Southeast Asia" - DONATE)
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To: Pollster1

According to the article the British Red Cross is a member of the ICRC out of Geneva. The ICRC is a mewling, cowardly organization that should not receive the report of anyone or any body. It has a long history of caving to Islamist despots (e.g., Bashir and the Sudan).


74 posted on 12/16/2010 3:42:40 PM PST by Melchior
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

Reminder to self: No more contributions to Red Cross, EVER.


75 posted on 12/16/2010 3:44:47 PM PST by 353FMG (The peoples of the West will have to choose between ISLAM and their country.)
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To: sniper63

Needy muslims go to Christian charities for help. Both here and in the ME.


76 posted on 12/16/2010 3:48:35 PM PST by 353FMG (The peoples of the West will have to choose between ISLAM and their country.)
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To: FromLori

After my dad a WW2 Vet told me they charged him for coffee and donuts, I never gave them a dime until 911, then they pull that garbage and I knew they’d never, ever see another dime of my money. Their top people make 6 figures.


77 posted on 12/16/2010 3:54:27 PM PST by GailA (NO JESUS, NO CHRISTmas!)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia
Since the UAE has a $14 million Christmas tree, it's not likely the muslims this time. It sounds like anti-christian activists and bigots blaming muslims.

UAE Christmas Tree

78 posted on 12/16/2010 4:29:13 PM PST by Dutch Boy
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2643736/posts


79 posted on 12/16/2010 4:40:23 PM PST by expatguy (Support "An American Expat in Southeast Asia" - DONATE)
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To: FromLori
There are a lot better organizations you can donate your money to. I don't do my blood donations at red cross centers either.
80 posted on 12/16/2010 10:01:33 PM PST by zeugma (Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam)
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